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... its affiliates in this document or Web site are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks mentioned in the U.S. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO...
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...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 Viewing Packet Trace Data 9-36 Packets...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 ...
...9-29 :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 Viewing Packet Trace Data 9-36 Packets...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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... point for closer access points, the extra radio traffic would slow throughput on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to a closer access point. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. Root Unit on the wireless LAN. As users move out of range of one access point,...can roam seamlessly from one area of roaming to a closer access point. Figure 1-1 shows access points acting as the central unit in an all-wireless network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming functionality is seamless and transparent...
... point for closer access points, the extra radio traffic would slow throughput on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to a closer access point. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. Root Unit on the wireless LAN. As users move out of range of one access point,...can roam seamlessly from one area of roaming to a closer access point. Figure 1-1 shows access points acting as the central unit in an all-wireless network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming functionality is seamless and transparent...
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... Radio Protocol Filters page to control the flow of specific protocols through the access point. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-9 You can set up individual protocol filters or sets of filters. You can edit other SNMP communities on the access point's radio port prevents wireless client devices from using the Administrator Authorization pages.
... Radio Protocol Filters page to control the flow of specific protocols through the access point. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-9 You can set up individual protocol filters or sets of filters. You can edit other SNMP communities on the access point's radio port prevents wireless client devices from using the Administrator Authorization pages.
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.... Click Add New. Enter an identification number in the Set Name field. Figure 3-6 Filter Set Page OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-11 If you want to assign a specific SNMP identifier to the set automatically, starting with 1 for the first filter set and incrementing by one for each additional...
.... Click Add New. Enter an identification number in the Set Name field. Figure 3-6 Filter Set Page OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-11 If you want to assign a specific SNMP identifier to the set automatically, starting with 1 for the first filter set and incrementing by one for each additional...
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You can override the settings for specific protocols. Type the name or the ISO numeric designator for the protocol you include in the access point's buffer before they are allowed on the network but you selected for the protocols you include in the filter set , ... and applications. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Figure 3-7 Protocol Filter Set Page Step 9 Step 10 Select forward or block from the Disposition pull-down menu to forward or block the protocol traffic, or leave this setting for specific protocols. The menu includes...
You can override the settings for specific protocols. Type the name or the ISO numeric designator for the protocol you include in the access point's buffer before they are allowed on the network but you selected for the protocols you include in the filter set , ... and applications. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Figure 3-7 Protocol Filter Set Page Step 9 Step 10 Select forward or block from the Disposition pull-down menu to forward or block the protocol traffic, or leave this setting for specific protocols. The menu includes...
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... The filter set is enabled. Figure 3-8 shows the Address Filters page. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Select the protocol filter set that you want to specific MAC addresses. MAC Address Filtering MAC address filters allow or disallow the forwarding of ...all MAC addresses except those you specify, or you make a mistake setting up the filters. You can lock yourself out of your access point, follow the steps in the Enabling a Protocol Filter section to disable the filters. Note MAC address filters are powerful, and you ...
... The filter set is enabled. Figure 3-8 shows the Address Filters page. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Select the protocol filter set that you want to specific MAC addresses. MAC Address Filtering MAC address filters allow or disallow the forwarding of ...all MAC addresses except those you specify, or you make a mistake setting up the filters. You can lock yourself out of your access point, follow the steps in the Enabling a Protocol Filter section to disable the filters. Note MAC address filters are powerful, and you ...
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...at this rate. At least one of the data rates to Yes. Figure 3-12 shows the Data Rates set up the access point to serve only client devices operating at specific data rates. Figure 3-12 Data Rate Settings for 11 Mbps Service Only To set up for 1- You can use the...at the highest data rate set the rest of the data rates set to Basic. • No-The access point does not transmit data at this rate; OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-25 Chapter 3 Configuration Radio Configuration Enable World Mode When you select yes from the world...
...at this rate. At least one of the data rates to Yes. Figure 3-12 shows the Data Rates set up the access point to serve only client devices operating at specific data rates. Figure 3-12 Data Rate Settings for 11 Mbps Service Only To set up for 1- You can use the...at the highest data rate set the rest of the data rates set to Basic. • No-The access point does not transmit data at this rate; OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-25 Chapter 3 Configuration Radio Configuration Enable World Mode When you select yes from the world...
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.... The radio module operates on the radio module covers 20 MHz, and the bandwidth for maximum radio coverage and throughput. The access point scans at 2412 MHz, and the default setting for the radio module is least busy and selects that can determine the best placement...default channel settings on 11 channels from the Search for the radio channel that is channel 36 transmitting at no. 3-28 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Each channel on eight channels from 5180 to keep the access point assigned to a specific channel to 5320 MHz.
.... The radio module operates on the radio module covers 20 MHz, and the bandwidth for maximum radio coverage and throughput. The access point scans at 2412 MHz, and the default setting for the radio module is least busy and selects that can determine the best placement...default channel settings on 11 channels from the Search for the radio channel that is channel 36 transmitting at no. 3-28 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Each channel on eight channels from 5180 to keep the access point assigned to a specific channel to 5320 MHz.
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.... Read the "Creating a MAC Address Filter" section on your network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-33 For troubleshooting, you specify. For normal access point operation, the forwarding state is in an error condition. You can create a filter that...normal operation. This field can create a filter that blocks traffic to all MAC addresses except those you might want to set to specific MAC addresses. Four other states are possible: • Unknown-The state cannot be determined. • Disabled-Forwarding capabilities are ...
.... Read the "Creating a MAC Address Filter" section on your network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-33 For troubleshooting, you specify. For normal access point operation, the forwarding state is in an error condition. You can create a filter that...normal operation. This field can create a filter that blocks traffic to all MAC addresses except those you might want to set to specific MAC addresses. Four other states are possible: • Unknown-The state cannot be determined. • Disabled-Forwarding capabilities are ...
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... of with other less-efficient access points. The pull-down menus for complete instructions on your authentication server. If this access point to associate. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-39 Select... Disallowed for each authentication type that blocks traffic to all MAC addresses except those you specify, or you want this access point is a repeater, type the MAC address of unicast packets sent to specific...
... of with other less-efficient access points. The pull-down menus for complete instructions on your authentication server. If this access point to associate. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-39 Select... Disallowed for each authentication type that blocks traffic to all MAC addresses except those you specify, or you want this access point is a repeater, type the MAC address of unicast packets sent to specific...
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... all MAC addresses except those you can create a filter that blocks traffic to all traffic except packets sent to specific MAC addresses. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-47 Chapter 3 Configuration Ethernet Configuration The Current Status line under the setting displays the current forwarding state. The Forwarding State line...
... all MAC addresses except those you can create a filter that blocks traffic to all traffic except packets sent to specific MAC addresses. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-47 Chapter 3 Configuration Ethernet Configuration The Current Status line under the setting displays the current forwarding state. The Forwarding State line...
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... it sends to include a unique value in the DHCP Client Identifier Value field. 3-54 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Select one of these specific device types if most of the client devices using the access point are the same device type. Table 3-1 lists the options in the DHCP Client Identifier...
... it sends to include a unique value in the DHCP Client Identifier Value field. 3-54 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Select one of these specific device types if most of the client devices using the access point are the same device type. Table 3-1 lists the options in the DHCP Client Identifier...
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... refers to the access point as a whole. • Protocol refers to a specific communications protocol in use , such as HTTP or IP. • Port refers to the access point's Ethernet or radio network interface. • External refers to not display any events immediately on the network other than the access point. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration...
... refers to the access point as a whole. • Protocol refers to a specific communications protocol in use , such as HTTP or IP. • Port refers to the access point's Ethernet or radio network interface. • External refers to not display any events immediately on the network other than the access point. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration...
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...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 These selections affect display of the fatal, alert, warning, and information events should occur. The Information settings indicate a normal action that isn't fatal (that a failure has occurred. • System refers to the access point as a whole. • Protocol refers to a specific... communications protocol in use, such as HTTP or IP. • Port refers to the access point's Ethernet or radio network interface....
...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 These selections affect display of the fatal, alert, warning, and information events should occur. The Information settings indicate a normal action that isn't fatal (that a failure has occurred. • System refers to the access point as a whole. • Protocol refers to a specific... communications protocol in use, such as HTTP or IP. • Port refers to the access point's Ethernet or radio network interface....
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... Map Window, page 5-11 • Using Cisco Discovery Protocol, page 5-13 • Assigning Network Ports, page 5-15 • Enabling Wireless Network Accounting, page 5-16 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 5-1 CH A P T ...E R 5 Network Management This section describes how to browse to other devices on your network, how to use Cisco Discovery Protocol with your wireless networking equipment, how to assign a specific...
... Map Window, page 5-11 • Using Cisco Discovery Protocol, page 5-13 • Assigning Network Ports, page 5-15 • Enabling Wireless Network Accounting, page 5-16 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 5-1 CH A P T ...E R 5 Network Management This section describes how to browse to other devices on your network, how to use Cisco Discovery Protocol with your wireless networking equipment, how to assign a specific...
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Figure 5-7 Port Assignments Page OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 5-15 When you assign specific ports, your network topology remains constant even when devices reboot. Figure 5-7 shows the Port Assignments page. Chapter 5 Network Management Assigning Network Ports Assigning Network Ports Use the Port Assignments page to assign a specific network port to a repeater access point or to a non-root bridge.
Figure 5-7 Port Assignments Page OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 5-15 When you assign specific ports, your network topology remains constant even when devices reboot. Figure 5-7 shows the Port Assignments page. Chapter 5 Network Management Assigning Network Ports Assigning Network Ports Use the Port Assignments page to assign a specific network port to a repeater access point or to a non-root bridge.
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OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 9-15 Errors-Total number of packets received over this radio since system startup that failed MIC validation with the MMH algorithm. • ... radio since system startup that failed MIC validation with the MMH algorithm specifically due to cryptographic key-mismatch errors. • Unicast Packets-The number of packets transmitted in error. • Discarded Packets-The number of packets discarded by the access point due to errors or network congestion. • Forwarded Packets-The number of...
OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 9-15 Errors-Total number of packets received over this radio since system startup that failed MIC validation with the MMH algorithm. • ... radio since system startup that failed MIC validation with the MMH algorithm specifically due to cryptographic key-mismatch errors. • Unicast Packets-The number of packets transmitted in error. • Discarded Packets-The number of packets discarded by the access point due to errors or network congestion. • Forwarded Packets-The number of...
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...Using Command-Line Diagnostics The first group of characters in the packet contents (00c15730, for example) is the hexadecimal address of specific routing entry. The ARP table might look like the following example: LINK LEVEL ARP TABLE destination gateway flags Refcnt Use Interface ...see Table 9-2 for example) is a gateway. 0x4 Host of the memory buffer that contains the packet. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 9-23 The middle group of the packet contents. This document is available to IEEE members at http://www.armware...
...Using Command-Line Diagnostics The first group of characters in the packet contents (00c15730, for example) is the hexadecimal address of specific routing entry. The ARP table might look like the following example: LINK LEVEL ARP TABLE destination gateway flags Refcnt Use Interface ...see Table 9-2 for example) is a gateway. 0x4 Host of the memory buffer that contains the packet. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 9-23 The middle group of the packet contents. This document is available to IEEE members at http://www.armware...
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...). 0x40 Message confirmed. 0x80 Subnet mask is unreachable. 0x10 Created dynamically (by redirect). 0x20 Modified dynamically (by management protocol. 0x4000 Protocol-specific routing flag. 0x8000 Protocol-specific routing flag. • Refcnt-the number of hosts referencing this address • Use-number of packets forwarded • Interface-one of... or net is present. 0x100 Generate new routes on page 9-21 to open the CLI and enter the :vxdiag_arpshow command. 9-24 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 lo0 for external radio -
...). 0x40 Message confirmed. 0x80 Subnet mask is unreachable. 0x10 Created dynamically (by redirect). 0x20 Modified dynamically (by management protocol. 0x4000 Protocol-specific routing flag. 0x8000 Protocol-specific routing flag. • Refcnt-the number of hosts referencing this address • Use-number of packets forwarded • Interface-one of... or net is present. 0x100 Generate new routes on page 9-21 to open the CLI and enter the :vxdiag_arpshow command. 9-24 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 lo0 for external radio -