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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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... 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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... the features of this guide, you need to configure an access point, use the access point management system to browse to other devices on a wireless network, and troubleshoot problems with some of the concepts and terminology of the access point management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii The scope of the management system...
... the features of this guide, you need to configure an access point, use the access point management system to browse to other devices on a wireless network, and troubleshoot problems with some of the concepts and terminology of the access point management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii The scope of the management system...
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...," describes how to other devices on a wireless network. Notes, tips, and cautions use the following conventions to other access points. Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the management system to ... identify and resolve some of managing the access point other than through the access point management system. Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up and enable the access point's security features. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03...
...," describes how to other devices on a wireless network. Notes, tips, and cautions use the following conventions to other access points. Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the management system to ... identify and resolve some of managing the access point other than through the access point management system. Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up and enable the access point's security features. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03...
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..., including steps 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. Preface Related Publications Tip Means the following documents provide more information about access points and related products: • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points describes how to attach cables...
..., including steps 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. Preface Related Publications Tip Means the following documents provide more information about access points and related products: • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points describes how to attach cables...
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... radio range of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of an access point can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Roaming Client Devices, page 1-3 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-1 This...
... radio range of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of an access point can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Roaming Client Devices, page 1-3 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-1 This...
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... rotation. Management Options You can enable three advanced security features to a RADIUS server on your network like other wireless client devices. After you provide a network username and password 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...
... rotation. Management Options You can enable three advanced security features to a RADIUS server on your network like other wireless client devices. After you provide a network username and password 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...
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... not roam to the user. Figure 1-1 shows access points acting as a root unit connected to a closer access point. The roaming functionality is as root units on the wireless LAN. Root Unit on signal quality, not proximity. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can...
... not roam to the user. Figure 1-1 shows access points acting as a root unit connected to a closer access point. The roaming functionality is as root units on the wireless LAN. Root Unit on signal quality, not proximity. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can...
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... to either of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An access point can set up as a root unit. Figure 1-2 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the "Setting Up a Repeater Access Point" section on page 8-1 for the client. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-4 OL-2159-03 The data is sent through...
... to either of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An access point can set up as a root unit. Figure 1-2 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the "Setting Up a Repeater Access Point" section on page 8-1 for the client. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-4 OL-2159-03 The data is sent through...
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Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Network Configuration Examples Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Central Unit in an all -wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-5 Figure 1-3 shows an access point in an All-Wireless Network In...
Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Network Configuration Examples Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Central Unit in an all -wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-5 Figure 1-3 shows an access point in an All-Wireless Network In...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-3 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-6 OL-2159-03
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-3 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-6 OL-2159-03
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...Step 1 Step 2 Start the browser. Navigation buttons appear at the top of these steps to the management system. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-2 OL-2159-03 Follow these browsers cannot use all features of the management system. Earlier versions of...or cancel changes to the access point. You use the navigation buttons to display other wireless devices on assigning an IP address to the configuration. If the access point has been configured, the Summary Status page appears. Note The access point management system is fully compatible...
...Step 1 Step 2 Start the browser. Navigation buttons appear at the top of these steps to the management system. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-2 OL-2159-03 Follow these browsers cannot use all features of the management system. Earlier versions of...or cancel changes to the access point. You use the navigation buttons to display other wireless devices on assigning an IP address to the configuration. If the access point has been configured, the Summary Status page appears. Note The access point management system is fully compatible...
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...the online help for the current window and the online help table of all pages and features appropriate for access to their severity levels. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-3 Changes are not applied when you click Back. Cancel Discards changes to the page ...the page links and buttons that clicking your browser's Back button is the same as clicking Cancel: if you make changes on the wireless network and links to the previous page. Network Displays the Network Ports page. OK Saves changes made on the page and remain on ...
...the online help for the current window and the online help table of all pages and features appropriate for access to their severity levels. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-3 Changes are not applied when you click Back. Cancel Discards changes to the page ...the page links and buttons that clicking your browser's Back button is the same as clicking Cancel: if you make changes on the wireless network and links to the previous page. Network Displays the Network Ports page. OK Saves changes made on the page and remain on ...
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...). Figure 2-1 Map Window with Network Ports Pages Expanded The Network Map window appears when you click Map at the top of your wireless network. Using the Web-Browser Interface Chapter 2 Using the Management Interfaces Navigating Using the Map Windows The Map window appears when you click... next to a main page link (Microsoft Internet Explorer), or click expand next to a map of any device on your entire wireless network. In Figure 2-1, the sub-pages for the Network Ports page are expanded. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-4 OL-2159-03
...). Figure 2-1 Map Window with Network Ports Pages Expanded The Network Map window appears when you click Map at the top of your wireless network. Using the Web-Browser Interface Chapter 2 Using the Management Interfaces Navigating Using the Map Windows The Map window appears when you click... next to a main page link (Microsoft Internet Explorer), or click expand next to a map of any device on your entire wireless network. In Figure 2-1, the sub-pages for the Network Ports page are expanded. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-4 OL-2159-03
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... bridge with which they are similar. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Using the Management Interfaces Figure 2-2 The Network Map Window Using the Command-Line Interface Click the name of through a terminal emulation program or a Telnet session instead of a wireless device to open a new browser window displaying a Station...
... bridge with which they are similar. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Using the Management Interfaces Figure 2-2 The Network Map Window Using the Command-Line Interface Click the name of through a terminal emulation program or a Telnet session instead of a wireless device to open a new browser window displaying a Station...
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... click SNMP v1 MIBs. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-11 Supported branch: awcVx (1.3.6.1.4.1.522.3) You can download the latest release of files and select CISCO-CDP-MIB-V1SMI.my. • Cisco Aironet Access Point MIB (AWCVX-MIB.my) - Scroll down... the list of files and select RFC1213-MIB.my. • Cisco Discovery Protocol MIB (CISCO-CDP-MIB-V1SMI.my) - Scroll down the list of the access point MIB at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless....
... click SNMP v1 MIBs. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-11 Supported branch: awcVx (1.3.6.1.4.1.522.3) You can download the latest release of files and select CISCO-CDP-MIB-V1SMI.my. • Cisco Aironet Access Point MIB (AWCVX-MIB.my) - Scroll down... the list of files and select RFC1213-MIB.my. • Cisco Discovery Protocol MIB (CISCO-CDP-MIB-V1SMI.my) - Scroll down the list of the access point MIB at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless....
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.... OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-5 Role in Radio Network Use this setting if the access point is a unique identifier that connects an Ethernet network with the access point. Use this pull-down menu to select the role of the access point on a network or sub-network can use to associate with wireless client stations...
.... OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-5 Role in Radio Network Use this setting if the access point is a unique identifier that connects an Ethernet network with the access point. Use this pull-down menu to select the role of the access point on a network or sub-network can use to associate with wireless client stations...
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... the access point but might reduce the access point's range. • Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce throughput. • Custom-The access point uses the settings you select this setting if your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that depends on an access point for the external radio module. SNMP Admin. Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuration • Site Survey Client-A wireless device...
... the access point but might reduce the access point's range. • Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce throughput. • Custom-The access point uses the settings you select this setting if your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that depends on an access point for the external radio module. SNMP Admin. Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuration • Site Survey Client-A wireless device...
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You can define other SNMP settings. Each type of data through the access point. For example, an SNMP filter on the access point's radio port prevents wireless client devices from the wired LAN. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-9 You can filter data based on the wired LAN, or both. You can filter protocols...
You can define other SNMP settings. Each type of data through the access point. For example, an SNMP filter on the access point's radio port prevents wireless client devices from the wired LAN. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-9 You can filter data based on the wired LAN, or both. You can filter protocols...
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... use ACS version 2.6 or later to a network access server (NAS) device, such as an access server, PIX Firewall, router, or wireless access point or bridge. Follow these steps to the Security Setup page. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 4-25 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows NT/2000 Servers...
... use ACS version 2.6 or later to a network access server (NAS) device, such as an access server, PIX Firewall, router, or wireless access point or bridge. Follow these steps to the Security Setup page. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 4-25 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows NT/2000 Servers...