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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Software Release 11.50T August, 2002 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-2159-03
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Software Release 11.50T August, 2002 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-2159-03
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... Quotient, and iQuick Study are registered trademarks of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley...
... Quotient, and iQuick Study are registered trademarks of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley...
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... Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco.com xvii Technical Assistance Center xviii Cisco TAC Web Site xviii Cisco TAC Escalation Center xix Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Management Options 1-2 Roaming Client Devices 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-3 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-3 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-4 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
... Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco.com xvii Technical Assistance Center xviii Cisco TAC Web Site xviii Cisco TAC Escalation Center xix Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Management Options 1-2 Roaming Client Devices 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-3 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-3 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-4 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
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... Mask 3-4 Default Gateway 3-4 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) 3-5 Role in Radio Network 3-5 Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) 3-8 Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility With) 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iv OL-2159-03
... Mask 3-4 Default Gateway 3-4 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) 3-5 Role in Radio Network 3-5 Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) 3-8 Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility With) 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iv OL-2159-03
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... 3-51 Settings on the Boot Server Setup Page 3-51 Entering Web Server Settings and Setting Up Access Point Help 3-55 Settings on the Web Server Setup Page 3-56 Entering Name Server Settings 3-58 Settings on the Name Server Setup Page 3-58 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide v OL-2159-03 Contents SNMP Admin.
... 3-51 Settings on the Boot Server Setup Page 3-51 Entering Web Server Settings and Setting Up Access Point Help 3-55 Settings on the Web Server Setup Page 3-56 Entering Name Server Settings 3-58 Settings on the Name Server Setup Page 3-58 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide v OL-2159-03 Contents SNMP Admin.
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... Overview 4-2 Levels of Security 4-2 Encrypting Radio Signals with WEP 4-3 Additional WEP Security Features 4-3 Network Authentication Types 4-4 Combining MAC-Based, EAP, and Open Authentication 4-8 Protecting the Access Point Configuration with User Manager 4-9 Setting Up WEP 4-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vi OL-2159-03
... Overview 4-2 Levels of Security 4-2 Encrypting Radio Signals with WEP 4-3 Additional WEP Security Features 4-3 Network Authentication Types 4-4 Combining MAC-Based, EAP, and Open Authentication 4-8 Protecting the Access Point Configuration with User Manager 4-9 Setting Up WEP 4-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vi OL-2159-03
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... Up Open or Shared Key Authentication 4-19 Setting Up EAP Authentication 4-20 Enabling EAP on the Access Point 4-20 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 Setting a Session-Based WEP Key Timeout 4-26 Setting up a Repeater Access Point as a LEAP Client 4-27 Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication 4-29 Enabling MAC-Based Authentication on... 5-3 Using Station Pages 5-3 Information on Station Pages 5-5 Performing Pings and Link Tests 5-8 Clearing and Updating Statistics 5-10 Deauthenticating and Disassociating Client Devices 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vii
... Up Open or Shared Key Authentication 4-19 Setting Up EAP Authentication 4-20 Enabling EAP on the Access Point 4-20 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 Setting a Session-Based WEP Key Timeout 4-26 Setting up a Repeater Access Point as a LEAP Client 4-27 Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication 4-29 Enabling MAC-Based Authentication on... 5-3 Using Station Pages 5-3 Information on Station Pages 5-5 Performing Pings and Link Tests 5-8 Clearing and Updating Statistics 5-10 Deauthenticating and Disassociating Client Devices 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vii
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... C H A P T E R Using the Network Map Window 5-11 Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 5-13 Settings on the CDP Setup Page 5-14 MIB for CDP 5-14 Assigning Network Ports 5-15 Settings on the Port Assignments Page 5-16 Enabling Wireless Network Accounting 5-16 Settings on the Accounting Setup Page 5-17 Accounting Attributes 5-19 ... Configuration 6-13 Uploading a Configuration 6-13 Uploading from a Local Drive 6-14 Uploading from a File Server 6-14 Resetting the Configuration 6-16 Restarting the Access Point 6-17 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide viii OL-2159-03
... C H A P T E R Using the Network Map Window 5-11 Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 5-13 Settings on the CDP Setup Page 5-14 MIB for CDP 5-14 Assigning Network Ports 5-15 Settings on the Port Assignments Page 5-16 Enabling Wireless Network Accounting 5-16 Settings on the Accounting Setup Page 5-17 Accounting Attributes 5-19 ... Configuration 6-13 Uploading a Configuration 6-13 Uploading from a Local Drive 6-14 Uploading from a File Server 6-14 Resetting the Configuration 6-16 Restarting the Access Point 6-17 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide viii OL-2159-03
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... Query Page 7-4 Changing Settings with the Database Query Page 7-4 Console and Telnet Setup 7-5 Settings on the Console/Telnet Page 7-5 Special Configurations 8-1 Setting Up a Repeater Access Point 8-1 Using Hot Standby Mode 8-5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9-1 Using Diagnostic Pages 9-2 Radio Diagnostics Page 9-2 Antenna Alignment Test 9-3 Carrier Test 9-5 Network Ports Page 9-7 Identifying ... AP Radio Page 9-12 Event Log Page 9-17 Display Settings 9-17 Log Headings 9-18 Saving the Log 9-18 Event Log Summary Page 9-19 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide ix
... Query Page 7-4 Changing Settings with the Database Query Page 7-4 Console and Telnet Setup 7-5 Settings on the Console/Telnet Page 7-5 Special Configurations 8-1 Setting Up a Repeater Access Point 8-1 Using Hot Standby Mode 8-5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9-1 Using Diagnostic Pages 9-2 Radio Diagnostics Page 9-2 Antenna Alignment Test 9-3 Carrier Test 9-5 Network Ports Page 9-7 Identifying ... AP Radio Page 9-12 Event Log Page 9-17 Display Settings 9-17 Log Headings 9-18 Saving the Log 9-18 Event Log Summary Page 9-19 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide ix
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...9-26 :vxdiag_ipstatshow 9-27 :vxdiag_memshow 9-29 :vxdiag_muxshow 9-29 :vxdiag_routeshow 9-30 :vxdiag_tcpstatshow 9-31 :vxdiag_udpstatshow 9-32 Tracing Packets 9-33 Reserving Access Point Memory for a Packet Trace Log File 9-33 Tracing Packets for Specific Devices 9-34 Tracing Packets for Ethernet and Radio Ports 9-35 ...Finding an Access Point by Blinking the Top Panel Indicators 9-40 Checking Basic Settings 9-40 SSID 9-40 WEP Keys 9-40 EAP Authentication Requires Matching 802.1x Protocol Drafts 9-41 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-43 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...
...9-26 :vxdiag_ipstatshow 9-27 :vxdiag_memshow 9-29 :vxdiag_muxshow 9-29 :vxdiag_routeshow 9-30 :vxdiag_tcpstatshow 9-31 :vxdiag_udpstatshow 9-32 Tracing Packets 9-33 Reserving Access Point Memory for a Packet Trace Log File 9-33 Tracing Packets for Specific Devices 9-34 Tracing Packets for Ethernet and Radio Ports 9-35 ...Finding an Access Point by Blinking the Top Panel Indicators 9-40 Checking Basic Settings 9-40 SSID 9-40 WEP Keys 9-40 EAP Authentication Requires Matching 802.1x Protocol Drafts 9-41 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-43 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...
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... of the access point management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii Before using the web-based management system. Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces," describes how to other devices on a wireless network, and troubleshoot problems with some of the concepts and terminology of the management system and the access point's role in...
... of the access point management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii Before using the web-based management system. Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces," describes how to other devices on a wireless network, and troubleshoot problems with some of the concepts and terminology of the management system and the access point's role in...
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...the access point. Chapter 4, "Security Setup," describes how to set up the access point in network roles other than through the access point management system. Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ... update the access point's firmware and use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. Chapter 7, "Management System Setup," describes methods of the problems that might arise when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Conventions...
...the access point. Chapter 4, "Security Setup," describes how to set up the access point in network roles other than through the access point management system. Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ... update the access point's firmware and use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. Chapter 7, "Management System Setup," describes methods of the problems that might arise when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Conventions...
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..., physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters describes how to mount the access point on a wall, ceiling, or desktop. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xv The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide also contains regulatory information for the...
..., physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters describes how to mount the access point on a wall, ceiling, or desktop. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xv The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide also contains regulatory information for the...
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 The Documentation CD-ROM is available as a single unit or through an annual subscription. Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation...
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 The Documentation CD-ROM is available as a single unit or through an annual subscription. Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation...
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... powerful, easy-to-use tool that provides immediate, open access to the technical support resources on Cisco.com. Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at the... productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii You can e-mail your comments.
... powerful, easy-to-use tool that provides immediate, open access to the technical support resources on Cisco.com. Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at the... productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii You can e-mail your comments.
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... of support are categorized according to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue. •...
... of support are categorized according to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue. •...
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When you call the center, please have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix To obtain a directory of Cisco support services to register: http://www.cisco.com/register/ If you open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool...
When you call the center, please have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix To obtain a directory of Cisco support services to register: http://www.cisco.com/register/ If you open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool...
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... radios: a 2.4-GHz radio in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module in an external, modified cardbus slot. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. The access point uses a browser-based management system, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios.
... radios: a 2.4-GHz radio in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module in an external, modified cardbus slot. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. The access point uses a browser-based management system, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios.
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... advanced security features to a RADIUS server on page 4-27 for the web- Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 The examples in this firmware version: • Use accounting to collect data on wireless devices-You can use the access point management system through the following are the key features of this manual...
... advanced security features to a RADIUS server on page 4-27 for the web- Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 The examples in this firmware version: • Use accounting to collect data on wireless devices-You can use the access point management system through the following are the key features of this manual...
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... out of range of roaming to the network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming process is as a root unit connected to another access point. Wireless LAN users are sometimes concerned when a client device stays associated to a distant access point instead of one access point to a wired LAN or as root units on the...
... out of range of roaming to the network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming process is as a root unit connected to another access point. Wireless LAN users are sometimes concerned when a client device stays associated to a distant access point instead of one access point to a wired LAN or as root units on the...