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... MIBs 2-10 Configuration 3-1 Basic Settings 3-2 Entering Basic Settings 3-3 System Name 3-3 MAC Address 3-3 Configuration Server Protocol 3-4 Default IP Address 3-4 Default IP Subnet 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
... MIBs 2-10 Configuration 3-1 Basic Settings 3-2 Entering Basic Settings 3-3 System Name 3-3 MAC Address 3-3 Configuration Server Protocol 3-4 Default IP Address 3-4 Default IP Subnet 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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...14 MAC Address Filtering 3-14 Creating a MAC Address Filter 3-15 Radio Configuration 3-19 Entering Identity Information 3-19 Settings on the AP Radio Identification Page 3-20 Entering Radio Hardware Information 3-22 Settings on the AP Radio Hardware Page 3-23 Entering Advanced Configuration Information 3-31 Settings on ...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 ...
...14 MAC Address Filtering 3-14 Creating a MAC Address Filter 3-15 Radio Configuration 3-19 Entering Identity Information 3-19 Settings on the AP Radio Identification Page 3-20 Entering Radio Hardware Information 3-22 Settings on the AP Radio Hardware Page 3-23 Entering Advanced Configuration Information 3-31 Settings on ...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 ...
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... on the Event Notifications Setup Page 3-79 Security Setup 4-1 Security 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
... on the Event Notifications Setup Page 3-79 Security Setup 4-1 Security 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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...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 Information and Status 9-8 Data Received 9-8 Data Transmitted 9-9 Ethernet Port Page 9-9 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...
...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 Information and Status 9-8 Data Received 9-8 Data Transmitted 9-9 Ethernet Port Page 9-9 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...
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...: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 Viewing Packet Trace Data 9-36 Packets Stored in a Log ...37 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 Configuration ...
...: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 Viewing Packet Trace Data 9-36 Packets Stored in a Log ...37 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 Configuration ...
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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. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of an access point can configure the radios separately, using a terminal emulator, a Telnet session, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The access point uses a browser-based management system...
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. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of an access point can configure the radios separately, using a terminal emulator, a Telnet session, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The access point uses a browser-based management system...
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... access points, the extra radio traffic would slow throughput on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to another. Root Unit on the wireless LAN. If more than one access point to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. The roaming functionality is seamless and transparent to another access point. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
... access points, the extra radio traffic would slow throughput on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to another. Root Unit on the wireless LAN. If more than one access point to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. The roaming functionality is seamless and transparent to another access point. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
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... Unit that blocks radio communication. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-1 Access Points as Root Units on setting up the access point as a repeater. You can be set up either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An access point can set up as a root unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
... Unit that blocks radio communication. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-1 Access Points as Root Units on setting up the access point as a repeater. You can be set up either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An access point can set up as a root unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
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OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Basic Settings, page 3-2 • Filter Setup, page 3-9 • Radio Configuration, page 3-19 • Ethernet Configuration, page 3-41 • Server Setup, page 3-48 • Routing Setup, page 3-61 • Association Table Display Setup, page 3-64 ...
OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Basic Settings, page 3-2 • Filter Setup, page 3-9 • Radio Configuration, page 3-19 • Ethernet Configuration, page 3-41 • Server Setup, page 3-48 • Routing Setup, page 3-61 • Association Table Display Setup, page 3-64 ...
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... describes the basic settings on the Express Setup page. You can enter all the access point's essential settings for both the 2.4-GHz internal radio and the 5-GHz external radio module. The page contains radio settings for basic operation on the Express Setup page. Figure 3-1 Express Setup Page Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-2 OL-2159-03
... describes the basic settings on the Express Setup page. You can enter all the access point's essential settings for both the 2.4-GHz internal radio and the 5-GHz external radio module. The page contains radio settings for basic operation on the Express Setup page. Figure 3-1 Express Setup Page Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-2 OL-2159-03
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OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-3 Community System Name The system name appears in the titles of the management system pages and in Radio Network • Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) • Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility ...Address • Default IP Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • Radio Service Set ID (SSID) • Role in the access point's Association Table page. MAC Address The access point's Media Access Control (MAC) address appears under the system name. The system name is...
OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-3 Community System Name The system name appears in the titles of the management system pages and in Radio Network • Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) • Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility ...Address • Default IP Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • Radio Service Set ID (SSID) • Role in the access point's Association Table page. MAC Address The access point's Media Access Control (MAC) address appears under the system name. The system name is...
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... LAN. The SSID can use the same setting or different settings for each radio. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-5 You can share an SSID. The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless networks in a network. Several access points on a network or sub-network can use to 32 characters long. This...
... LAN. The SSID can use the same setting or different settings for each radio. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-5 You can share an SSID. The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless networks in a network. Several access points on a network or sub-network can use to 32 characters long. This...
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Figure 3-3 Repeater Access Point Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-7 Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. One or both access point radios can be set up as a repeater in a network. Figure 3-3 shows an access point operating as repeaters. Chapter 3 Configuration Basic Settings • Repeater Access Point-An access point that transfers data between a client and another access point or repeater.
Figure 3-3 Repeater Access Point Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-7 Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. One or both access point radios can be set up as a repeater in a network. Figure 3-3 shows an access point operating as repeaters. Chapter 3 Configuration Basic Settings • Repeater Access Point-An access point that transfers data between a client and another access point or repeater.
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... enter on an access point for its connection to associate. Use this setting, clients are non-Cisco Aironet devices on your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that depends on the AP Radio Hardware page. Community To use the same setting or different settings for each radio. • 2Mb/sec clients-Select this setting if your wireless LAN. You can...
... enter on an access point for its connection to associate. Use this setting, clients are non-Cisco Aironet devices on your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that depends on the AP Radio Hardware page. Community To use the same setting or different settings for each radio. • 2Mb/sec clients-Select this setting if your wireless LAN. You can...
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...addresses. The pages are identical except for the access point's radio port. Chapter 3 Configuration Filter Setup Click the SNMP link to go to the SNMP Setup page, where you can filter protocols for wireless client devices, users on the Administrator Authorization pages.... filters for the page title. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-9 See the "Setting Up Administrator Authorization" section on using SNMP with the access point but does not block SNMP access from using the Administrator Authorization pages. You can define...
...addresses. The pages are identical except for the access point's radio port. Chapter 3 Configuration Filter Setup Click the SNMP link to go to the SNMP Setup page, where you can filter protocols for wireless client devices, users on the Administrator Authorization pages.... filters for the page title. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-9 See the "Setting Up Administrator Authorization" section on using SNMP with the access point but does not block SNMP access from using the Administrator Authorization pages. You can define...
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... assign protocols to filter. Figure 3-5 shows the Filters page. 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The left side of the Protocol Filters page contains links to the Ethernet or AP Radio Protocol Filters page. Creating a Protocol Filter Follow these steps to create...Filters pages. These links also appear on each page. On the Setup page, click Filters in the AP Radio row under Associations. Follow this link path to reach the AP Radio Protocol Filters page: 1. On the Summary Status page, click Setup. 2. On the Setup page, click...
... assign protocols to filter. Figure 3-5 shows the Filters page. 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The left side of the Protocol Filters page contains links to the Ethernet or AP Radio Protocol Filters page. Creating a Protocol Filter Follow these steps to create...Filters pages. These links also appear on each page. On the Setup page, click Filters in the AP Radio row under Associations. Follow this link path to reach the AP Radio Protocol Filters page: 1. On the Summary Status page, click Setup. 2. On the Setup page, click...
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...passes traffic to disable the filters. If you make a mistake setting up the filters. Figure 3-8 shows the Address Filters page. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The filter set , follow the instructions in the "Creating a Protocol Filter" section on page 2-5 ... of the access point if you accidentally lock yourself out of unicast and multicast packets either sent from the Ethertype, IP Protocol, or IP Port pull-down menu. Use the Address Filters page to the Ethernet Protocol Filters page or the AP Radio Protocol Filters ...
...passes traffic to disable the filters. If you make a mistake setting up the filters. Figure 3-8 shows the Address Filters page. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The filter set , follow the instructions in the "Creating a Protocol Filter" section on page 2-5 ... of the access point if you accidentally lock yourself out of unicast and multicast packets either sent from the Ethertype, IP Protocol, or IP Port pull-down menu. Use the Address Filters page to the Ethernet Protocol Filters page or the AP Radio Protocol Filters ...
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...MAC addresses on an authentication server on page 4-29 for the internal radio. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 To enable MAC address filtering on the external module radio, click Advanced in Existing Filter List option. Filter Setup Chapter 3 Configuration...allowed MAC addresses on an authentication server, select yes for the Look up MAC Address on using MAC-based authentication. The AP Radio Advanced page appears. Step 5 Step 6 If you plan to disallow multicast traffic, add the broadcast MAC address (ffffffffffff) to...
...MAC addresses on an authentication server on page 4-29 for the internal radio. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 To enable MAC address filtering on the external module radio, click Advanced in Existing Filter List option. Filter Setup Chapter 3 Configuration...allowed MAC addresses on an authentication server, select yes for the Look up MAC Address on using MAC-based authentication. The AP Radio Advanced page appears. Step 5 Step 6 If you plan to disallow multicast traffic, add the broadcast MAC address (ffffffffffff) to...
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... 3-9 AP Radio Advanced Page for Internal Radio Filter Setup Step 7 Select Disallowed from the pull-down menu for Default Unicast Address Filter if you want to allow traffic to all unicast traffic except packets sent to the MAC addresses listed as disallowed on the network. The access point discards all ...on the Address Filters page. Select Allowed from the pull-down menu for Default Unicast Address Filter. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-17 Multicast packets are addressed to multiple devices on the Address Filters page.
... 3-9 AP Radio Advanced Page for Internal Radio Filter Setup Step 7 Select Disallowed from the pull-down menu for Default Unicast Address Filter if you want to allow traffic to all unicast traffic except packets sent to the MAC addresses listed as disallowed on the network. The access point discards all ...on the Address Filters page. Select Allowed from the pull-down menu for Default Unicast Address Filter. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-17 Multicast packets are addressed to multiple devices on the Address Filters page.
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... on using the AP Radio Hardware pages. • AP Radio Advanced pages-Contain settings for the access point internal and module radio ports. Both pages contain the same settings. The internal radio and the radio module both have an AP Radio Identity page. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-19 Chapter 3 Configuration Radio Configuration Radio Configuration This section...
... on using the AP Radio Hardware pages. • AP Radio Advanced pages-Contain settings for the access point internal and module radio ports. Both pages contain the same settings. The internal radio and the radio module both have an AP Radio Identity page. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-19 Chapter 3 Configuration Radio Configuration Radio Configuration This section...