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... You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Protecting Your Wireless LAN 3-8 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9 Using IPSU to Find the Access Point's IP Address 3-10 Using IPSU to Set the Access Point's IP Address and SSID 3-11 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-12 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv...
... You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Protecting Your Wireless LAN 3-8 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9 Using IPSU to Find the Access Point's IP Address 3-10 Using IPSU to Set the Access Point's IP Address and SSID 3-11 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-12 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv...
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... configure basic settings on the APWI pages. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For information about these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the command-line interface (CLI). For information on using IOS commands to configure your network. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support > Technical Documents...
... configure basic settings on the APWI pages. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For information about these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the command-line interface (CLI). For information on using IOS commands to configure your network. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support > Technical Documents...
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... have Internet access, we recommend that you open a case online at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website require a Cisco.com login ID and password. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL to Cisco...
... have Internet access, we recommend that you open a case online at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website require a Cisco.com login ID and password. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL to Cisco...
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... -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required 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). With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet...
... -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required 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). With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet...
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... antennas and directional patch antennas for a description of the access point. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to support dual-radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 2.4-GHz radio is called Radio 1. The access point can be initially configured at the factory for single-radio operation to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to the access point's modified card bus connector. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... antennas and directional patch antennas for a description of the access point. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to support dual-radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 2.4-GHz radio is called Radio 1. The access point can be initially configured at the factory for single-radio operation to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to the access point's modified card bus connector. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Panel OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The access point supports the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, output 48 VDC, 0.2A minimum) • Inline power from an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status.
... Panel OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The access point supports the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, output 48 VDC, 0.2A minimum) • Inline power from an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status.
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...01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the user. Figure 1-2 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in an all-wireless network. The access point's default configuration...
...01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the user. Figure 1-2 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in an all-wireless network. The access point's default configuration...
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...) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-01 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication.
...) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-01 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication.
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...-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. Follow these steps to reset the access point to default settings using the access point MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for your access point (such as 172.17.255.115) • If the access point is not on the same subnet...
...-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. Follow these steps to reset the access point to default settings using the access point MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for your access point (such as 172.17.255.115) • If the access point is not on the same subnet...
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... new IP address to reconnect to associate with the access point. • Broadcast SSID in the "Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings" section on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the information you need to start over the wired LAN, you enter on page 3-2 if you need to the wired LAN. If DHCP is connected to complete the configuration. Note If the access point's IP address changes...
... new IP address to reconnect to associate with the access point. • Broadcast SSID in the "Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings" section on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the information you need to start over the wired LAN, you enter on page 3-2 if you need to the wired LAN. If DHCP is connected to complete the configuration. Note If the access point's IP address changes...
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... Settings on the Express Setup page. if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 0.0.0.0 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) Broadcast SSID in Beacon tsunami Yes1 Role in the access point beacon (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) • WEP and additional WEP features, such as TKIP and broadcast key rotation (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-01 Because it is 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask Assigned by DHCP by unplugging the power...
... Settings on the Express Setup page. if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 0.0.0.0 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) Broadcast SSID in Beacon tsunami Yes1 Role in the access point beacon (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) • WEP and additional WEP features, such as TKIP and broadcast key rotation (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-01 Because it is 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask Assigned by DHCP by unplugging the power...
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... Installing IPSU IPSU is to look on a client device associated to the access point. The vxxxxxx identifies the software package version number. Double-click IPSUvxxxxxx.exe in the Aironet Client Utility on the Status screen in the temporary directory to expand the file. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility • Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point's IP address...
... Installing IPSU IPSU is to look on a client device associated to the access point. The vxxxxxx identifies the software package version number. Double-click IPSUvxxxxxx.exe in the Aironet Client Utility on the Status screen in the temporary directory to expand the file. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility • Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point's IP address...
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... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01 These steps are connected to the access point using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. To start the Telnet session in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to browse to the access point. Enter interface configuration mode for the access point's Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI. If Telnet is not listed in the entry field, and press Enter. Note If you assign a new IP address...
... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01 These steps are connected to the access point using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. To start the Telnet session in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to browse to the access point. Enter interface configuration mode for the access point's Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI. If Telnet is not listed in the entry field, and press Enter. Note If you assign a new IP address...
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...; 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 the network. CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
...; 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 the network. CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... Web-Browser Interface Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Action Buttons Table 4-1 lists the page links and buttons that includes basic settings such as system name, IP address, and SSID. Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides links to security configuration pages. Event Log Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can select events to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cancel Discards changes to the access point, the status...
... Web-Browser Interface Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Action Buttons Table 4-1 lists the page links and buttons that includes basic settings such as system name, IP address, and SSID. Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides links to security configuration pages. Event Log Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can select events to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cancel Discards changes to the access point, the status...
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... associates. Radio did not start-Contact technical support for instructions on your client adapter to identify various error conditions. If the access point does not communicate with the Ethernet link. Radio failure-Contact technical support for assistance. This error might also indicate a problem with client devices, check the following areas. For example, if you use Key 3 as the transmit key, you must be set WEP Key 3 on the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for...
... associates. Radio did not start-Contact technical support for instructions on your client adapter to identify various error conditions. If the access point does not communicate with the Ethernet link. Radio failure-Contact technical support for assistance. This error might also indicate a problem with client devices, check the following areas. For example, if you use Key 3 as the transmit key, you must be set WEP Key 3 on the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for...
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... access point, you reconnect power to authenticate with your access point must reconfigure the access point by using DHCP). Note The following steps reset all access point settings to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for the access point Ethernet port is the MAC address for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key...
... access point, you reconnect power to authenticate with your access point must reconfigure the access point by using DHCP). Note The following steps reset all access point settings to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for the access point Ethernet port is the MAC address for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key...
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... a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Enter your network or on your username in the User Name field. Note If the access point is still fully operational and you must use the MODE button on the access point to upgrade the firmware image. Using the MODE button You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). Enter the access point password in the browser address line and press Enter. Click the Reset to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys...
... a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Enter your network or on your username in the User Name field. Note If the access point is still fully operational and you must use the MODE button on the access point to upgrade the firmware image. Using the MODE button You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). Enter the access point password in the browser address line and press Enter. Click the Reset to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys...
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...-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 An Enter Network Password screen appears. The Summary Status page appears. The HTTP Upgrade screen appears. For additional information, refer to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. You must use the Web browser interface...
...-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 An Enter Network Password screen appears. The Summary Status page appears. The HTTP Upgrade screen appears. For additional information, refer to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. You must use the Web browser interface...