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... THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one of Cisco Systems, Inc. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR...
... THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one of Cisco Systems, Inc. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR...
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... Support, and Security Guidelines 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 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network...Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Support, and Security Guidelines 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 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network...Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to a controller). Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are...," for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
... UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to a controller). Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are...," for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
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...Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button 6 Console port (RJ-45) 7 Ethernet... 1 STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05
...Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button 6 Console port (RJ-45) 7 Ethernet... 1 STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05
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..., linking the access point to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the label on the back of the LEDs. • The... bit, and no flow control. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 ...
..., linking the access point to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the label on the back of the LEDs. • The... bit, and no flow control. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 ...
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...relies on any exposed parts of each warning to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 General Safety Guidelines Do not hold any component containing a radio so that the...environment unless the device has been modified to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Ensure that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network...
...relies on any exposed parts of each warning to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 General Safety Guidelines Do not hold any component containing a radio so that the...environment unless the device has been modified to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Ensure that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network...
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... Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series ...for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) ...
... Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series ...for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) ...
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...the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-9). - d. e. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For instructions see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 2-20. To deploy your access points, follow these... normally. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-10). - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Attach your building site survey. Review the access point locations and identify the specific...
...the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-9). - d. e. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For instructions see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 2-20. To deploy your access points, follow these... normally. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-10). - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Attach your building site survey. Review the access point locations and identify the specific...
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.... Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in...
.... Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in...
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...power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to use the mounting plate as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access ...Overview Mounting Overview You can use . The access point ships with a detachable mounting plate and the necessary mounting hardware. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to mark the positions of the following surfaces:...
...power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to use the mounting plate as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access ...Overview Mounting Overview You can use . The access point ships with a detachable mounting plate and the necessary mounting hardware. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to mark the positions of the following surfaces:...
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...the access point to the mounting plate, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on page 2-22). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Use the mounting plate to adjust the distance between the T-rail clips so that they align ...the access point. Do not overtighten. You may need additional security, refer to the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17 for the antenna. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 ...
...the access point to the mounting plate, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on page 2-22). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Use the mounting plate to adjust the distance between the T-rail clips so that they align ...the access point. Do not overtighten. You may need additional security, refer to the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17 for the antenna. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 ...
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...on a desktop of shelf, the use of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If desired, the cable security bracket... can be necessary. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that they are securely attached to the ceiling grid T-...
...on a desktop of shelf, the use of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If desired, the cable security bracket... can be necessary. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that they are securely attached to the ceiling grid T-...
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...the cable notch on the cable security bracket and slide the cables to the right or left to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If your mounting plate has the cable security bracket, follow these instructions: Step ... the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Follow these steps: a. c. Using two power sources on page 2-20). Note The 5-GHz antennas and antenna cables have a blue dot or blue label. Connect the Ethernet cable to which the access point is connected to Ethernet in one direction...
...the cable notch on the cable security bracket and slide the cables to the right or left to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If your mounting plate has the cable security bracket, follow these instructions: Step ... the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Follow these steps: a. c. Using two power sources on page 2-20). Note The 5-GHz antennas and antenna cables have a blue dot or blue label. Connect the Ethernet cable to which the access point is connected to Ethernet in one direction...
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... not occur. However, there is operated in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission... the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
... not occur. However, there is operated in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission... the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
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...the VCCI Council. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to operate this frequency when using the integrated antennas. VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver ...the instruction manual. Install and use the equipment according to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan Caution The Part ...
...the VCCI Council. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to operate this frequency when using the integrated antennas. VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver ...the instruction manual. Install and use the equipment according to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan Caution The Part ...
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...or nearby persons. The equipment should be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of ...Mbps, 5 GHz radio: Declaration of 8 cm (3.2 in.) and are not considered co-located. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be co-located with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting ...
...or nearby persons. The equipment should be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of ...Mbps, 5 GHz radio: Declaration of 8 cm (3.2 in.) and are not considered co-located. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be co-located with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting ...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Outdoor operation in France in an eirp level above the regulatory limit is illegal and is outside the scope of this declaration. Any combination of output power and antenna resulting in the band 2454 to 2483,5 MHz is restricted to 10 dBm eirp Antenna (Cisco...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Outdoor operation in France in an eirp level above the regulatory limit is illegal and is outside the scope of this declaration. Any combination of output power and antenna resulting in the band 2454 to 2483,5 MHz is restricted to 10 dBm eirp Antenna (Cisco...
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...) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 RJ-45 connector for the 1240AG series access point. power connector (for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. Input Voltage ...) with mounting bracket installed Storage Temperature 1240AG series power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications Size 6.6 in ...
...) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 RJ-45 connector for the 1240AG series access point. power connector (for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. Input Voltage ...) with mounting bracket installed Storage Temperature 1240AG series power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications Size 6.6 in ...
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Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Power Output Antenna Frequency Data rates 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications CCK OFDM OFDM 100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 ... 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-8371-05
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Power Output Antenna Frequency Data rates 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications CCK OFDM OFDM 100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 ... 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-8371-05
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... (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications 105 ft (32 m) @ 54 Mbps 180 ft (55 m) ... ft (198 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air ...RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Designed to UL 2043 and they...
... (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications 105 ft (32 m) @ 54 Mbps 180 ft (55 m) ... ft (198 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air ...RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Designed to UL 2043 and they...