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Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide November 2007 Americas 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: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8247-03
Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide November 2007 Americas 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: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8247-03
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... circuit from the television or radio. (That is unintentional and coincidental Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certifie Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet...
... circuit from the television or radio. (That is unintentional and coincidental Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certifie Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet...
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... Support, and Security Guidelines ii-xiv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Hardware Features 1-3 Radio Module Slots 1-5 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Operating Modes 1-5 Spatial Multiplexing 1-5 Maximum Ratio Combining 1-6 Antennas Supported 1-6 LEDs 1-7 Ethernet Port 1-7 Console Port ...an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Support, and Security Guidelines ii-xiv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Hardware Features 1-3 Radio Module Slots 1-5 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Operating Modes 1-5 Spatial Multiplexing 1-5 Maximum Ratio Combining 1-6 Antennas Supported 1-6 LEDs 1-7 Ethernet Port 1-7 Console Port ...an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Point to the Mounting Plate 2-27 Using a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point 2-29 Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate 2-30 Removing a Radio Module 2-32 Inserting a Radio Module 2-34 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8247-03
... Point to the Mounting Plate 2-27 Using a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point 2-29 Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate 2-30 Removing a Radio Module 2-32 Inserting a Radio Module 2-34 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8247-03
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... the Autonomous Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking the Power Injector LEDs 3-4 Checking Basic Settings 3-5 Default IP Address Behavior 3-5 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-5 SSID 3-6 WEP Keys 3-6 Security Settings 3-6 Low Power Condition on Autonomous Access Points 3-7 Intelligent Power Management 3-7 Inline ...Access Point Locally 3-22 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-24 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points 4-1 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 4-2 Using DHCP Option 43 4-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-3 Checking the Power Injector LEDs...
... the Autonomous Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking the Power Injector LEDs 3-4 Checking Basic Settings 3-5 Default IP Address Behavior 3-5 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-5 SSID 3-6 WEP Keys 3-6 Security Settings 3-6 Low Power Condition on Autonomous Access Points 3-7 Intelligent Power Management 3-7 Inline ...Access Point Locally 3-22 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-24 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points 4-1 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 4-2 Using DHCP Option 43 4-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-3 Checking the Power Injector LEDs...
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... to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10...
... to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10...
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Contents C A P P E N D I X D A P P E N D I X E A P P E N D I X F A P P E N D I X GLOSSARY INDEX Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points F-4 OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
Contents C A P P E N D I X D A P P E N D I X E A P P E N D I X F A P P E N D I X GLOSSARY INDEX Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points F-4 OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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...by clicking Product and Services. To use this release. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.4 commands, refer to install your network. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix The 1250 series access point is organized..., wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point. For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology...
...by clicking Product and Services. To use this release. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.4 commands, refer to install your network. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix The 1250 series access point is organized..., wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point. For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology...
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...in angle brackets (< >). The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8247-03 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides instructions for locating the autonomous... and lightweight access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight...
...in angle brackets (< >). The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8247-03 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides instructions for locating the autonomous... and lightweight access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight...
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... serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1252AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1252AG-A-k9 • Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Ethernet MAC address, such as Made in Singapore OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product...
... serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1252AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1252AG-A-k9 • Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Ethernet MAC address, such as Made in Singapore OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product...
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...AIR-RM1252A-A-K9 or AIR-RM1252G-A-K9 • Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Radio MAC address, such as Made in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet...You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Preface The radio module serial number is located on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, ...
...AIR-RM1252A-A-K9 or AIR-RM1252G-A-K9 • Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Radio MAC address, such as Made in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet...You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Preface The radio module serial number is located on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, ...
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... The access point supports two (draft IEEE 802.11n version 2.0) radio modules: a 2.4-GHz radio and a 5-GHz radio. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller....configurations. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on Cisco IOS software. The autonomous access point (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on...
... The access point supports two (draft IEEE 802.11n version 2.0) radio modules: a 2.4-GHz radio and a 5-GHz radio. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller....configurations. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on Cisco IOS software. The autonomous access point (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on...
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... communicate with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-10 Guidelines for data traffic. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. After an access point joins...8226; Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with WDS devices. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1252) is part of a secure key distribution, using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet ...
... communicate with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-10 Guidelines for data traffic. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. After an access point joins...8226; Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with WDS devices. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1252) is part of a secure key distribution, using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet ...
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... Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Two radio module slots for single or dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port (see page 1-7) and console port (see ...the access point with 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Radio Modules 1 2 6 3 ETHERNET STATUS RADIO 4 230553 OL-8247-03 5 1 2.4-GHz radio antenna 4 5-GHz radio antenna 2 Module slot 0 (2.4-GHz radio module shown) 5 Module slot 1 (5-GHz radio module shown) 3 LEDs 6 PC cable security slot Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3...
... Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Two radio module slots for single or dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port (see page 1-7) and console port (see ...the access point with 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Radio Modules 1 2 6 3 ETHERNET STATUS RADIO 4 230553 OL-8247-03 5 1 2.4-GHz radio antenna 4 5-GHz radio antenna 2 Module slot 0 (2.4-GHz radio module shown) 5 Module slot 1 (5-GHz radio module shown) 3 LEDs 6 PC cable security slot Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3...
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... the antenna connectors on the 5-GHz radio module. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates a radio module. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8247-03 The access point supports three types of modules: • 2.4-GHz radio module-contains a 2.4-GHz (draft IEEE 802.11n version 2.0) radio and three antenna connectors. • 5-GHz radio module-contains a 5-GHz (draft IEEE 802.11n...
... the antenna connectors on the 5-GHz radio module. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates a radio module. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8247-03 The access point supports three types of modules: • 2.4-GHz radio module-contains a 2.4-GHz (draft IEEE 802.11n version 2.0) radio and three antenna connectors. • 5-GHz radio module-contains a 5-GHz (draft IEEE 802.11n...
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...; 802.11n HT-40 MHz with dual transmit antennas Spatial Multiplexing The radio modules can only be used with the specific module slot in which the radio module is supported for a given bandwidth. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Single or Dual-Radio Operation The access point supports single or simultaneous dual...
...; 802.11n HT-40 MHz with dual transmit antennas Spatial Multiplexing The radio modules can only be used with the specific module slot in which the radio module is supported for a given bandwidth. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Single or Dual-Radio Operation The access point supports single or simultaneous dual...
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... cable. Antennas not included in a manner to enhance receiver performance. Gain (dBi) 2 2.2 2.2 3 5.2 5.2 5.2 6 6.5 8.5 10 5-GHz Antennas AIR-ANT5135DG-R non-articulated omnidirectional AIR-ANT5135D-R articulating dipole AIR-ANT5140V-R omnidirectional AIR-ANT5145V-R1 diversity ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT5160V-R1 omnidirectional Gain (dBi) 3.5 3.5 4 4.5 6 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8247-03 Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported...
... cable. Antennas not included in a manner to enhance receiver performance. Gain (dBi) 2 2.2 2.2 3 5.2 5.2 5.2 6 6.5 8.5 10 5-GHz Antennas AIR-ANT5135DG-R non-articulated omnidirectional AIR-ANT5135D-R articulating dipole AIR-ANT5140V-R omnidirectional AIR-ANT5145V-R1 diversity ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT5160V-R1 omnidirectional Gain (dBi) 3.5 3.5 4 4.5 6 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8247-03 Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported...
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... Ethernet traffic on the bottom of the unit in the access point connector area (see Figure 1-1) to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to your 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The Ethernet interface supports automatic media ...PoE POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY INSTALLED RADIO MODULES REFER TO PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION +56VDC ETHERNET 1 2 1 DC power connector (+56 VDC) 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) CONSOLE MODE 3 4 3 Console port (RJ-45) 4 MODE button OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Ethernet traffic on the bottom of the unit in the access point connector area (see Figure 1-1) to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to your 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The Ethernet interface supports automatic media ...PoE POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY INSTALLED RADIO MODULES REFER TO PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION +56VDC ETHERNET 1 2 1 DC power connector (+56 VDC) 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) CONSOLE MODE 3 4 3 Console port (RJ-45) 4 MODE button OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...Sources The access point can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1250 series power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4) - Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8247-03 Using inline power, you must remove ... ceilings. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Assign the following power sources: • Cisco Aironet 1250 series DC power module (AIR-PWR-SPLY1) • Inline power: - The access point supports the following...
...Sources The access point can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1250 series power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4) - Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8247-03 Using inline power, you must remove ... ceilings. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Assign the following power sources: • Cisco Aironet 1250 series DC power module (AIR-PWR-SPLY1) • Inline power: - The access point supports the following...
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Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Anti-Theft Features There are two methods of the radio modules. This prevents removing the radio modules and blocks access to prevent removal of securing the access point: • Padlock-You can use the security cable slot (see Figure 1-4). For additional information, ... access point to the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-27). Compatible padlocks are required to the access point connector area. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Anti-Theft Features There are two methods of the radio modules. This prevents removing the radio modules and blocks access to prevent removal of securing the access point: • Padlock-You can use the security cable slot (see Figure 1-4). For additional information, ... access point to the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-27). Compatible padlocks are required to the access point connector area. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9