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...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 ...Access Points 1-8 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-9 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-10 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-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...
...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 ...Access Points 1-8 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-9 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-10 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-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...
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... C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL...
... C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL...
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...could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment... such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the serial console cable that appear in italic. • Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements. ...
...could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment... such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the serial console cable that appear in italic. • Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements. ...
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... page 1-5) • Multiple power sources (see page 1-6) • UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to a controller). 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
... page 1-5) • Multiple power sources (see page 1-6) • UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to a controller). 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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.../primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 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 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 135435 Hardware Features...
.../primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 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 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 135435 Hardware Features...
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... serial cable to connect your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the label on the back of...products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The access point can be used to the "Locating the Product Serial Number" section on page 4-3 for a description...
... serial cable to connect your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the label on the back of...products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The access point can be used to the "Locating the Product Serial Number" section on page 4-3 for a description...
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... attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a ceiling or wall. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless...the cables or the activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as...
... attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a ceiling or wall. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless...the cables or the activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as...
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... is not configured as a master controller. 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 Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz...
... is not configured as a master controller. 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 Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz...
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... 2-5 Above Suspended Ceiling Parts 4 3 5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2.4 GHz LEFT 48VDC STATUS ETHERRANDIETO CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 2 1 3 2 1 135583 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail... 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access...
... 2-5 Above Suspended Ceiling Parts 4 3 5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2.4 GHz LEFT 48VDC STATUS ETHERRANDIETO CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 2 1 3 2 1 135583 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail... 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access...
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...that they are securely attached to comply with four rubber pads that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to shield the user from the hot bottom surface of the access point when movement of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the... bracket can place on the bottom of your desktop or shelf. Connect a drop wire to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The access point is required in order to the T-rails. Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the T-bar box hanger to...
...that they are securely attached to comply with four rubber pads that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to shield the user from the hot bottom surface of the access point when movement of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the... bracket can place on the bottom of your desktop or shelf. Connect a drop wire to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The access point is required in order to the T-rails. Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the T-bar box hanger to...
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... bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 If this security protection is designed to help prevent someone from using the Mode button to reset the access point to default values or from using the serial console cable to access the access point's CLI interface or from removing the Ethernet...
... bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 If this security protection is designed to help prevent someone from using the Mode button to reset the access point to default values or from using the serial console cable to access the access point's CLI interface or from removing the Ethernet...
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... page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Figure 2-13 Ethernet and Power Ports 135494 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1...A switch with an Inline Power Source Caution Be careful when handling the access point; OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Follow these steps to connect the access point to an Ethernet Network with inline power (see Figure 2-13). ...
... page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Figure 2-13 Ethernet and Power Ports 135494 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1...A switch with an Inline Power Source Caution Be careful when handling the access point; OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Follow these steps to connect the access point to an Ethernet Network with inline power (see Figure 2-13). ...
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... LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are associated with the unit. Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 shows the...
... LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are associated with the unit. Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 shows the...
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... console port by the access point to the access point. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_DETECTED_MULTIPLE_MACS_ON_ HUB inline power source-This message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has detected a CDP packet from a Cisco switch supporting Cisco ...Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch port • Use the 48-VDC power module to locally power the access point Inline Power Status Messages These messages are logged on this type of power from another Cisco powerable device (PD). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access...
... console port by the access point to the access point. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_DETECTED_MULTIPLE_MACS_ON_ HUB inline power source-This message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has detected a CDP packet from a Cisco switch supporting Cisco ...Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch port • Use the 48-VDC power module to locally power the access point Inline Power Status Messages These messages are logged on this type of power from another Cisco powerable device (PD). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access...
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...identify the actions needed to resolve this port: (). (where indicates the CDP device detected by the access point and indicates the Ethernet port of the CDP device. 2. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 It is installed, issue the command: power inline negotiation ...problem: 1. The< platform name> indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. If a power injector is likely that is installed on the console port or when using the console port or a Telnet session that is unable to supply sufficient power to ...
...identify the actions needed to resolve this port: (). (where indicates the CDP device detected by the access point and indicates the Ethernet port of the CDP device. 2. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 It is installed, issue the command: power inline negotiation ...problem: 1. The< platform name> indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. If a power injector is likely that is installed on the console port or when using the console port or a Telnet session that is unable to supply sufficient power to ...
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... 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power injector being used with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco ... negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to issue the Cisco IOS command for your Cisco power source to the access point console port and use of ...
... 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power injector being used with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco ... negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to issue the Cisco IOS command for your Cisco power source to the access point console port and use of ...
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... when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can connect a PC to its console port using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide... OL-8371-05 Follow these steps to open the CLI by connecting to the access point console port: Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB...
... when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can connect a PC to its console port using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide... OL-8371-05 Follow these steps to open the CLI by connecting to the access point console port: Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB...
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... 43 You can use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Note Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN controllers are pushed to...
... 43 You can use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Note Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN controllers are pushed to...
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... Dark blue Green Green - Light green - - Blinking green - - - Starting Cisco IOS. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Figure 4-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED... 4-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation ...
... Dark blue Green Green - Light green - - Blinking green - - - Starting Cisco IOS. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Figure 4-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED... 4-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation ...
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...inline never3 power inline never Power injector used to the Access Point Locally" section on how to connect to the console port, see the "Connecting to supply sufficient power and the Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management. Manually Configuring ...Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your access point is being used with IEEE 802.3af or IEC60950 for limited power sources. You should be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access...
...inline never3 power inline never Power injector used to the Access Point Locally" section on how to connect to the console port, see the "Connecting to supply sufficient power and the Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management. Manually Configuring ...Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your access point is being used with IEEE 802.3af or IEC60950 for limited power sources. You should be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access...