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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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... 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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... 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 Ethernet and wireless local area networking. 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...
... 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 Ethernet and wireless local area networking. 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...
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...configure an access point running this manual. Conventions This publication uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader take note. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up the access point in boldface text. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Configuration," describes the how to use the management system to distribute firmware and configurations to other devices on a wired LAN, such as a root unit on a wireless...
...configure an access point running this manual. Conventions This publication uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader take note. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up the access point in boldface text. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Configuration," describes the how to use the management system to distribute firmware and configurations to other devices on a wired LAN, such as a root unit on a wireless...
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... instructions 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 Adapters describes how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and...
... instructions 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 Adapters describes how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and...
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... CD-ROM package, which is shipped with your product. Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation through an annual subscription. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03
... CD-ROM package, which is shipped with your product. Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation through an annual subscription. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03
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...at the bottom of features and services to bug-doc@cisco.com. You can submit comments electronically on the Cisco TAC Web Site. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on Cisco.com. Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of your ... productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance.
...at the bottom of features and services to bug-doc@cisco.com. You can submit comments electronically on the Cisco TAC Web Site. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on Cisco.com. Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of your ... productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance.
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No workaround is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of business operations. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is down, and a critical impact to all customers who need information or...
No workaround is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of business operations. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is down, and a critical impact to all customers who need information or...
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...valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to which your product serial number. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix If you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL: http://www....cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml Before calling, please check with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a...
...valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to which your product serial number. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix If you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL: http://www....cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml Before calling, please check with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a...
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...). This chapter provides information on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the center point of an access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module in an external, modified...
...). This chapter provides information on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the center point of an access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module in an external, modified...
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...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 After you provide a network username and password for more information on your network. The examples in this firmware 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 your network using LEAP, Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses...
...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 After you provide a network username and password for more information on your network. The examples in this firmware 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 your network using LEAP, Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses...
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... This section describes the access point's role in an all-wireless network. Wireless LAN users are sometimes concerned when a client device stays associated to a distant access point instead of roaming to a closer access point. Figure 1-1 shows access points acting 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...
... This section describes the access point's role in an all-wireless network. Wireless LAN users are sometimes concerned when a client device stays associated to a distant access point instead of roaming to a closer access point. Figure 1-1 shows access points acting 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...