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... SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. These specifications are trademarks of Class A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in the United States and certain other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco...
... SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. These specifications are trademarks of Class A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in the United States and certain other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco...
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...You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9 Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet...
...You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9 Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet...
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... by networking professionals. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support two...
... by networking professionals. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support two...
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... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 The 802.11b or 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is available in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. or dual-radio operation. The default channel setting for single-radio operation to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called 802.11g radio - The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card...
... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 The 802.11b or 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is available in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. or dual-radio operation. The default channel setting for single-radio operation to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called 802.11g radio - The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card...
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... green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is printed on the label on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. The Ethernet MAC address...
... green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is printed on the label on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. The Ethernet MAC address...
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..., and with both radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - Note When your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to open the management system pages: 9600...
..., and with both radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - Note When your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to open the management system pages: 9600...
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... wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for your access point (such as 172.17.255.115) • If the access point is not on the same subnet as the access point, and obtain the following information from the access point. Enter your username in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 The default username...
... wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for your access point (such as 172.17.255.115) • If the access point is not on the same subnet as the access point, and obtain the following information from the access point. Enter your username in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 The default username...
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... connected to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. - Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the wireless interface. - Click this field blank. • Default Gateway-Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your network administrator. If DHCP is not connected to the wired LAN and supports wired clients. - Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings • IP Address-Use this mode, the unit accepts an association from another Cisco Aironet non-root bridge...
... connected to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. - Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the wireless interface. - Click this field blank. • Default Gateway-Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your network administrator. If DHCP is not connected to the wired LAN and supports wired clients. - Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings • IP Address-Use this mode, the unit accepts an association from another Cisco Aironet non-root bridge...
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... DHCP by default; Note You can restore the access point to save your wireless LAN or the unit is configured in Radio Network Optimize Radio Network for the access point radio. - Your access point is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by DHCP by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in this manual for the information you to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. • Aironet Extensions-Enable this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices...
... DHCP by default; Note You can restore the access point to save your wireless LAN or the unit is configured in Radio Network Optimize Radio Network for the access point radio. - Your access point is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by DHCP by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in this manual for the information you to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. • Aironet Extensions-Enable this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices...
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... disabled by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you assign basic settings to your network. To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Use your access point. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Apply. For detail security information, refer to access your internet browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. You must create an SSID...
... disabled by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you assign basic settings to your network. To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Use your access point. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Apply. For detail security information, refer to access your internet browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. You must create an SSID...
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...SSID (for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 The SSIDs that associate using this SSID must enter the IP address and shared secret for an authentication server on your network (server authentication port 1645). To assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces. To configure multiple authentication servers, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. Note For detailed information about security and security settings, refer to enter a WEP key. Mandatory WPA...
...SSID (for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 The SSIDs that associate using this SSID must enter the IP address and shared secret for an authentication server on your network (server authentication port 1645). To assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces. To configure multiple authentication servers, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. Note For detailed information about security and security settings, refer to enter a WEP key. Mandatory WPA...
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... version 7.0 on the network. It contains these sections: • Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2 • Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2 • Using Online Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface...
... version 7.0 on the network. It contains these sections: • Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2 • Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2 • Using Online Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface...
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... wireless LAN. Services Displays status for several access point features and links to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Express Setup Displays the Express Setup page that appear on the number of radio devices associated to the page and remains on a page. Cancel Discards changes to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of recent access point activity. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description...
... wireless LAN. Services Displays status for several access point features and links to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Express Setup Displays the Express Setup page that appear on the number of radio devices associated to the page and remains on a page. Cancel Discards changes to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of recent access point activity. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description...
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... you install the new radio, all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. For an access point with the following operations summarize the upgrade procedure: 1. Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for support. The following items: • Quick start guide • A product registration card • A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench • A 1200 series access point 2.4-GHz radio compliance label Note The IEEE 802.11g radio...
... you install the new radio, all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. For an access point with the following operations summarize the upgrade procedure: 1. Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for support. The following items: • Quick start guide • A product registration card • A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench • A 1200 series access point 2.4-GHz radio compliance label Note The IEEE 802.11g radio...
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... radio compliance label (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) Table 7-1 shows where to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. On access points running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA: ap1200>show version EXEC command. Finding the Software Version Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Placing the Labels The 802.11g radio upgrade kit ships with your wireless network settings, refer to place the labels on your access point, use a Telnet session to log into the access point and enter the show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software...
... radio compliance label (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) Table 7-1 shows where to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. On access points running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA: ap1200>show version EXEC command. Finding the Software Version Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Placing the Labels The 802.11g radio upgrade kit ships with your wireless network settings, refer to place the labels on your access point, use a Telnet session to log into the access point and enter the show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software...
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... AIR-AP1230A All other models Place over existing product compliance label. Finding the Software Version To find the software version on the access point. If your wireless network settings refer to use . Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-8 OL-4310-05 Refer to place them on the System Software page in the access point's web-browser interface. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your access point does not run IOS software, the software version appears at default values. On access points...
... AIR-AP1230A All other models Place over existing product compliance label. Finding the Software Version To find the software version on the access point. If your wireless network settings refer to use . Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-8 OL-4310-05 Refer to place them on the System Software page in the access point's web-browser interface. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your access point does not run IOS software, the software version appears at default values. On access points...
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... access point does not need to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is printed on the label on your access point and any wireless devices with multiple access points, a site survey is unable to authenticate with your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it associates. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-5 WEP Keys The WEP key...
... access point does not need to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is printed on the label on your access point and any wireless devices with multiple access points, a site survey is unable to authenticate with your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it associates. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-5 WEP Keys The WEP key...
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... access point has a corrupt firmware image. However, you must reconfigure the access point by pressing and holding the MODE button for around 30 seconds. Table 9-2 Required Cisco IOS Software Release Radio Upgrade IEEE 802.11g RM21A or RM22A Required Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(13)JA or later 12.3(2)JA or later Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-8 OL-4310-05 Note The access point web-browser interface is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows...
... access point has a corrupt firmware image. However, you must reconfigure the access point by pressing and holding the MODE button for around 30 seconds. Table 9-2 Required Cisco IOS Software Release Radio Upgrade IEEE 802.11g RM21A or RM22A Required Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(13)JA or later 12.3(2)JA or later Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-8 OL-4310-05 Note The access point web-browser interface is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows...
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....default. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Rename the access point image file in the same subnet as c1200-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on the access point to reload the access point image file from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you intend to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
....default. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Rename the access point image file in the same subnet as c1200-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on the access point to reload the access point image file from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you intend to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... the Help icon on the access point image file, such as c1200-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the Software License Agreement. Click on the Software Upgrade screen. otherwise your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you upgrade its radios; OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-11 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting...
... the Help icon on the access point image file, such as c1200-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the Software License Agreement. Click on the Software Upgrade screen. otherwise your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you upgrade its radios; OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-11 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting...