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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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... REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All rights reserved. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...
... REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All rights reserved. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...
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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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... Page 3-49 Entering Boot Server Settings 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
... Page 3-49 Entering Boot Server Settings 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
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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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... for configuring a wireless network. Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. Audience and Scope This guide is a functional overview of the access point management system. It describes the features of Ethernet and wireless local area networking. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration...
... for configuring a wireless network. Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. Audience and Scope This guide is a functional overview of the access point management system. It describes the features of Ethernet and wireless local area networking. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration...
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...Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 5, "Network Management...access point other access points. Chapter 4, "Security Setup," describes how to set up and enable the access point's security features. Notes, tips, and cautions use the web-based management system to configure the access point...to browse to other than through the access point management system. Chapter 7, "Management System Setup," describes methods of the...
...Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 5, "Network Management...access point other access points. Chapter 4, "Security Setup," describes how to set up and enable the access point's security features. Notes, tips, and cautions use the web-based management system to configure the access point...to browse to other than through the access point management system. Chapter 7, "Management System Setup," describes methods of the...
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... for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and performance characteristics, and how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN...
... for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and performance characteristics, and how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN...
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... available in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). The Documentation CD-ROM is available as a single unit or through an annual subscription. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 The CD-ROM package is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. Obtaining Documentation...
... available in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). The Documentation CD-ROM is available as a single unit or through an annual subscription. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 The CD-ROM package is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. Obtaining Documentation...
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... of features and services to the technical support resources on Cisco.com. In the Cisco Documentation home page, click the Fax or Email option in the world. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to help you with these tasks: • Streamline business... processes and improve productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration...
... of features and services to the technical support resources on Cisco.com. In the Cisco Documentation home page, click the Fax or Email option in the world. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to help you with these tasks: • Streamline business... processes and improve productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration...
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...the issue: • Priority level 4 (P4)-You need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. To access Cisco.com, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com Technical Assistance Center The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to all customers who need information or ... on Cisco.com. The Cisco TAC resource that you can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. The site provides around-the-clock access to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...
...the issue: • Priority level 4 (P4)-You need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. To access Cisco.com, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com Technical Assistance Center The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to all customers who need information or ... on Cisco.com. The Cisco TAC resource that you can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. The site provides around-the-clock access to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...
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.../register/ If you are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix Cisco TAC Escalation Center The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. When you open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this...
.../register/ If you are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix Cisco TAC Escalation Center The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. When you open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this...
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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. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of each type, but you can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 •...
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 supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of each type, but you can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 •...
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... version: • Use accounting to collect data on wireless devices-You can enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data about wireless client devices to protect against sophisticated attacks on additional WEP protection. • Use EAP to Authenticate Repeater Access Points-Set up a repeater access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 After you...
... version: • Use accounting to collect data on wireless devices-You can enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data about wireless client devices to protect against sophisticated attacks on additional WEP protection. • Use EAP to Authenticate Repeater Access Points-Set up a repeater access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 After you...
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... to the network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming functionality is connected to the LAN, users can roam seamlessly from one area of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. If more than one access point is based on the wireless LAN. The roaming process is...
... to the network. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming functionality is connected to the LAN, users can roam seamlessly from one area of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. If more than one access point is based on the wireless LAN. The roaming process is...