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... 1-2 Ethernet Port 1-2 Console Port 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Power Sources 1-3 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-4 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... 1-2 Ethernet Port 1-2 Console Port 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Power Sources 1-3 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-4 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... 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...
... 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...
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... windows nor does it provide the procedures for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For detailed information about the standard IOS Release 12.2 commands, refer to install and configure basic settings for the First Time," describes how to as the access point. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of wireless local area networks. Organization This guide is...
... windows nor does it provide the procedures for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For detailed information about the standard IOS Release 12.2 commands, refer to install and configure basic settings for the First Time," describes how to as the access point. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of wireless local area networks. Organization This guide is...
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... information on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. You can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system...
... information on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. You can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system...
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... on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs The... three LEDs on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. An inline power patch panel, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless...
... on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs The... three LEDs on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. An inline power patch panel, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless...
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... the access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-2 shows access points acting as root units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to a wired LAN or as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 65999 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
... the access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-2 shows access points acting as root units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to a wired LAN or as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 65999 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
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... 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. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-01
... 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. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-01
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... Examples Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a hub linking all stations together. it functions as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The access point serves as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not attached to a wired...
... Examples Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a hub linking all stations together. it functions as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The access point serves as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not attached to a wired...
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...Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this section to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the local codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of the access point. When used on the phase ..., especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • The use . Warning In order to or touching any exposed parts of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for short-circuit (overcurrent) ...
...Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this section to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the local codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of the access point. When used on the phase ..., especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • The use . Warning In order to or touching any exposed parts of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for short-circuit (overcurrent) ...
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... Before You Start, page 3-2 • Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3 • Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-3 • Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Protecting Your Wireless LAN, page 3-8 • Using the IP Setup Utility, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the ... but it might be simplest to browse to the access point's web-browser interface to complete the initial configuration and then use the CLI to Access the CLI, page 3-12 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 You can configure all the ...
... Before You Start, page 3-2 • Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3 • Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-3 • Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Protecting Your Wireless LAN, page 3-8 • Using the IP Setup Utility, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the ... but it might be simplest to browse to the access point's web-browser interface to complete the initial configuration and then use the CLI to Access the CLI, page 3-12 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 You can configure all the ...
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.... An Enter Network Password window appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-01 Enter the access point password in -line power) from the label on the same subnet as 00164625854c) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings If you need to ... Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID...
.... An Enter Network Password window appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-01 Enter the access point password in -line power) from the label on the same subnet as 00164625854c) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings If you need to ... Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID...
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... Basic Settings • IP Address-Use this setting to the access point using its range. - Note If the access point's IP address changes while you lose your settings. If you are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN. • SNMP Community-If your network is using SNMP..., enter the SNMP Community name provided by the access point but might reduce its new IP address. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce throughput....
... Basic Settings • IP Address-Use this setting to the access point using its range. - Note If the access point's IP address changes while you lose your settings. If you are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN. • SNMP Community-If your network is using SNMP..., enter the SNMP Community name provided by the access point but might reduce its new IP address. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce throughput....
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...in while holding down the Mode button for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-01 if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is a radio device, the access point can restore the access point to protect your network. if DHCP is ... DHCP by default; Protecting Your Wireless LAN After you assign basic settings to your network from intruders: • Unique SSIDs that are not broadcast in the access point beacon (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) • WEP and additional ...
...in while holding down the Mode button for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-01 if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is a radio device, the access point can restore the access point to protect your network. if DHCP is ... DHCP by default; Protecting Your Wireless LAN After you assign basic settings to your network from intruders: • Unique SSIDs that are not broadcast in the access point beacon (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) • WEP and additional ...
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... Another simple way to find the access point's IP address is available on the Status screen in the temporary directory to expand the file. Download and save the file to a temporary directory on the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables. Click Submit. Follow...
... Another simple way to find the access point's IP address is available on the Status screen in the temporary directory to expand the file. Download and save the file to a temporary directory on the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables. Click Submit. Follow...
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OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 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). It contains these ...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 the network. CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser ...
OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 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). It contains these ...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 the network. CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser ...
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...roles, and parent-client relationships. System Software Displays the version number of infrastructure devices on your wireless LAN. Event Log Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can select events to configuration pages for...the Management Pages in traps, set event severity levels, and set notification methods. Security Displays a summary of recent access point activity. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-01 Network Map Displays a list of the firmware that includes basic settings such ...
...roles, and parent-client relationships. System Software Displays the version number of infrastructure devices on your wireless LAN. Event Log Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can select events to configuration pages for...the Management Pages in traps, set event severity levels, and set notification methods. Security Displays a summary of recent access point activity. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-01 Network Map Displays a list of the firmware that includes basic settings such ...
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... on the back of Product Compliance Labels 1 2 74246 1 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label 2 Access point product compliance label Note If your wireless network settings, refer to the radio could occur if the antenna connectors are separated. Carefully attach the... gold pins are aligned with your access point contains a 5-GHz radio module, there is now complete. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-01 Caution Damage to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Tilt the radio card at approximately...
... on the back of Product Compliance Labels 1 2 74246 1 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label 2 Access point product compliance label Note If your wireless network settings, refer to the radio could occur if the antenna connectors are separated. Carefully attach the... gold pins are aligned with your access point contains a 5-GHz radio module, there is now complete. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-01 Caution Damage to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Tilt the radio card at approximately...
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Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module Note If your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your access point contains an internal 2.4-GHz radio, there is now complete and radio settings are at default values. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-7 The 5-GHz radio module installation is also a 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label on the back of the unit.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module Note If your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your access point contains an internal 2.4-GHz radio, there is now complete and radio settings are at default values. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-7 The 5-GHz radio module installation is also a 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label on the back of the unit.
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... Wireless Technologies): http://www.cisco.com/tac Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Top Panel LEDs, page 9-2 • Checking Basic Settings, page 9-4 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 9-5 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 9-6 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 9-8 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 9-9 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet...
... Wireless Technologies): http://www.cisco.com/tac Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Top Panel LEDs, page 9-2 • Checking Basic Settings, page 9-4 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 9-5 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 9-6 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 9-8 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 9-9 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet...
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... the unit's status. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless client. You can use them to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-2 OL-4310-01 Figure...
... the unit's status. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless client. You can use them to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-2 OL-4310-01 Figure...