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...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the following conventions to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use the web-based management system to browse to set up the access point... that might arise when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Notes, tips, and cautions use the management...
...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the following conventions to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use the web-based management system to browse to set up the access point... that might arise when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Notes, tips, and cautions use the management...
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... the AP Radio Hardware pages. • AP Radio Advanced pages-Contain settings for the access point internal and module radio ports. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-19 You use these pages to make temporary changes in the management ... the AP Radio Identification pages. • AP Radio Hardware pages-Contain settings for the access point's SSID, data rates, transmit power, antennas, radio channel, and operating thresholds for the access point internal and module radio ports. See the "Entering Identity Information" section on page 3-19...
... the AP Radio Hardware pages. • AP Radio Advanced pages-Contain settings for the access point internal and module radio ports. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-19 You use these pages to make temporary changes in the management ... the AP Radio Identification pages. • AP Radio Hardware pages-Contain settings for the access point's SSID, data rates, transmit power, antennas, radio channel, and operating thresholds for the access point internal and module radio ports. See the "Entering Identity Information" section on page 3-19...
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... match exactly the radio's SSID. 3-24 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless networks in search of an access point to associate with) are not allowed to ...access point to associate with the access point radio. RTS Retries • Max. Radio Configuration Chapter 3 Configuration • Frag. Data Retries • Beacon Period • Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) • Default Radio Channel • Search for Less-Congested Radio Channel • Restrict Searched Channels...
... match exactly the radio's SSID. 3-24 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless networks in search of an access point to associate with) are not allowed to ...access point to associate with the access point radio. RTS Retries • Max. Radio Configuration Chapter 3 Configuration • Frag. Data Retries • Beacon Period • Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) • Default Radio Channel • Search for Less-Congested Radio Channel • Restrict Searched Channels...
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...-mode pull-down menu, the access point adds channel carrier set to Basic. • No-The access point does not transmit data at this rate. multicast packets are expressed in megabits per second (Mbps) service only, select Basic for 11 and select Yes for data transmission. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-25
...-mode pull-down menu, the access point adds channel carrier set to Basic. • No-The access point does not transmit data at this rate. multicast packets are expressed in megabits per second (Mbps) service only, select Basic for 11 and select Yes for data transmission. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-25
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... default setting for the internal radio is channel 36 transmitting at no. 3-28 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Default Radio Channel The default channel settings on 11 channels from 2412 to keep from the radio channel pull-down menu, the access point scans for the radio channel that is least busy and selects that are...
... default setting for the internal radio is channel 36 transmitting at no. 3-28 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Default Radio Channel The default channel settings on 11 channels from 2412 to keep from the radio channel pull-down menu, the access point scans for the radio channel that is least busy and selects that are...
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... the best signal. When you look at the access point's back panel, the right antenna is enabled. The AP Radio Restrict Searched Channels page appears when you should use this setting for less-congested radio channel is on the access point's right connector, you click Restrict Searched Channels. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-29
... the best signal. When you look at the access point's back panel, the right antenna is enabled. The AP Radio Restrict Searched Channels page appears when you should use this setting for less-congested radio channel is on the access point's right connector, you click Restrict Searched Channels. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-29
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... distributing access point). OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 6-11 Chapter 6 Managing Firmware and Configurations Distributing a Configuration Limiting Distributions You might need to distribute a configuration or firmware to certain access points but not to set up non-overlapping channels. Create the same user with the same password and capabilities on the access points. Only access points with...
... distributing access point). OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 6-11 Chapter 6 Managing Firmware and Configurations Distributing a Configuration Limiting Distributions You might need to distribute a configuration or firmware to certain access points but not to set up non-overlapping channels. Create the same user with the same password and capabilities on the access points. Only access points with...
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... access point acting as a root unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 8-2 OL-2159-03 one of the radios is a repeater, the access point's Ethernet port is disactivated. Figure 8-1 Access Point as a repeater; Because each packet on the same channel, throughput is cut in your access point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 You can still configure the access point...
... access point acting as a root unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 8-2 OL-2159-03 one of the radios is a repeater, the access point's Ethernet port is disactivated. Figure 8-1 Access Point as a repeater; Because each packet on the same channel, throughput is cut in your access point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 You can still configure the access point...
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... on the right side of the window displays the amount of noise on each frequency; Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 9-6 OL-2159-03 The access point's channel 1 is 2412 GHz, channel 2 is 2417 GHz, and so on up to channel 11, which is 77. Click Stop Test in the window or on the top left...
... on the right side of the window displays the amount of noise on each frequency; Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 9-6 OL-2159-03 The access point's channel 1 is 2412 GHz, channel 2 is 2417 GHz, and so on up to channel 11, which is 77. Click Stop Test in the window or on the top left...
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The following topics are covered in this appendix: • Channels, page A-2 • Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains, page A-4 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-1 A A P P E N D I X Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b channels supported by the world's regulatory domains as well as the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed per domain.
The following topics are covered in this appendix: • Channels, page A-2 • Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains, page A-4 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-1 A A P P E N D I X Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b channels supported by the world's regulatory domains as well as the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed per domain.
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-2 OL-2159-03 X X - - X X - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Channels Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Channels Channels for IEEE 802.11a Channel Identifier... X - - X X - - Taiwan (-T) X X X X - Table A-1 Channels for IEEE 802.11a The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11a 20-MHz-wide channel are restricted to indoor usage except the Americas (-A), which allows for indoor and outdoor use on...
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-2 OL-2159-03 X X - - X X - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Channels Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Channels Channels for IEEE 802.11a Channel Identifier... X - - X X - - Taiwan (-T) X X X X - Table A-1 Channels for IEEE 802.11a The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11a 20-MHz-wide channel are restricted to indoor usage except the Americas (-A), which allows for indoor and outdoor use on...
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...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency in the Americas regulatory domain; OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-3 X X - - X - - - - - X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - X X - Regulatory Domains EMEA (-E) Israel (-I) China (-C) X - Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Channels Channels for IEEE 802.11b The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of Mexico. Japan (-J) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Note Mexico is included in MHz...
...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency in the Americas regulatory domain; OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-3 X X - - X - - - - - X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - X X - Regulatory Domains EMEA (-E) Israel (-I) China (-C) X - Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Channels Channels for IEEE 802.11b The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of Mexico. Japan (-J) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Note Mexico is included in MHz...
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Table A-3 indicates the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for ensuring that the channel set configuration complies with 6-dBi Antenna Gain 40 40 20 40 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-4 OL-2159-03 Table A-3 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11a Regulatory Domain Americas (-A) (160 mW EIRP maximum...
Table A-3 indicates the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for ensuring that the channel set configuration complies with 6-dBi Antenna Gain 40 40 20 40 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-4 OL-2159-03 Table A-3 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11a Regulatory Domain Americas (-A) (160 mW EIRP maximum...
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... 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 Maximum Power Level (mW) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 20 100 50 30 30 5 5 5 1 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-5 Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains For IEEE 802.11b An improper combination of power level and...
... 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 Maximum Power Level (mW) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 20 100 50 30 30 5 5 5 1 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-5 Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains For IEEE 802.11b An improper combination of power level and...
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Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Table A-4 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11b (continued) Regulatory Domain Israel (-I) (100 mW EIRP maximum) China (-C) (10 mW EIRP maximum) Japan (-J) (10 mW/MHz EIRP maximum) Antenna Gain (dBi) 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 Maximum Power Level (mW) 100 50 30 30 5 5 5 1 5 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 50 30 30 30 n/a n/a 5 n/a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-6 OL-2159-03
Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Table A-4 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11b (continued) Regulatory Domain Israel (-I) (100 mW EIRP maximum) China (-C) (10 mW EIRP maximum) Japan (-J) (10 mW/MHz EIRP maximum) Antenna Gain (dBi) 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 Maximum Power Level (mW) 100 50 30 30 5 5 5 1 5 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 50 30 30 30 n/a n/a 5 n/a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide A-6 OL-2159-03
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...to network devices 5-2 C Cancel button 2-3 carrier test 9-5 CDP MIB 2-11 channel overlap 3-28 restrict searched channels 3-29 search for less-congested channel 3-28 channels, supported by regulatory domains A-2, A-3 checkstack command 9-25 Cisco Discovery Protocol MIB 2-11 Cisco Secure ACS enabling EAP 4-25 setting session-based WEP key timeout 4-26 classify ...configuration 6-13 configuration server protocol 3-4 Console/Telnet Setup page 7-5 D Database Query page, gets and sets 7-3 data rate, radio 3-25 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03
...to network devices 5-2 C Cancel button 2-3 carrier test 9-5 CDP MIB 2-11 channel overlap 3-28 restrict searched channels 3-29 search for less-congested channel 3-28 channels, supported by regulatory domains A-2, A-3 checkstack command 9-25 Cisco Discovery Protocol MIB 2-11 Cisco Secure ACS enabling EAP 4-25 setting session-based WEP key timeout 4-26 classify ...configuration 6-13 configuration server protocol 3-4 Console/Telnet Setup page 7-5 D Database Query page, gets and sets 7-3 data rate, radio 3-25 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03
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...wireless network accounting 5-16 receive antenna 3-29 regulatory domains A-2, A-3 related publications, obtaining xv repeater chain of access points 8-2 setting up a repeater 8-1 setting up as a LEAP Client 4-27 specified access points 3-39 Require EAP setting 4-23 resetting to set WEP 4-13 Speed setting 3-44 SSID 3-5, 3-22 standby mode 8-5 Station pages 5-3 statistics 5-10 status indicator 9-38 IN-6 Cisco Aironet...61 RTS retries and threshold 3-27 S search for less-congested channel restrict searched channels 3-29 security Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 overview 4-2 Security Setup page 4-42 user ...
...wireless network accounting 5-16 receive antenna 3-29 regulatory domains A-2, A-3 related publications, obtaining xv repeater chain of access points 8-2 setting up a repeater 8-1 setting up as a LEAP Client 4-27 specified access points 3-39 Require EAP setting 4-23 resetting to set WEP 4-13 Speed setting 3-44 SSID 3-5, 3-22 standby mode 8-5 Station pages 5-3 statistics 5-10 status indicator 9-38 IN-6 Cisco Aironet...61 RTS retries and threshold 3-27 S search for less-congested channel restrict searched channels 3-29 security Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 overview 4-2 Security Setup page 4-42 user ...