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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 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-8371-05
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 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-8371-05
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... FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. All other company. (0501R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in a commercial environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. If it may cause interference with the instruction manual, may result in this document or Website are...
... FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. All other company. (0501R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in a commercial environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. If it may cause interference with the instruction manual, may result in this document or Website are...
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... Serial Number xiii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining 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 ...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 Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Serial Number xiii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining 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 ...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 Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
... Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
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... 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG 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 Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5... the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
... 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG 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 Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5... the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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...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 ...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-8371-05
...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 ...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-8371-05
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GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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.... Purpose This guide provides the information you need to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes ...Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Preface Audience This guide is for this release. On the Technical Support & Documentation...
.... Purpose This guide provides the information you need to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes ...Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Preface Audience This guide is for this release. On the Technical Support & Documentation...
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... timesavers use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in angle brackets (< >). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Interactive examples use these conventions: • Commands and...an optional element. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems...
... timesavers use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in angle brackets (< >). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Interactive examples use these conventions: • Commands and...an optional element. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems...
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... de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado "Translated Safety Warnings.") Varning! To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Related...
... de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado "Translated Safety Warnings.") Varning! To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Related...
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..., such as VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) • MAC address, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii
..., such as VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) • MAC address, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii
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... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
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... large installations, wireless users within the access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The autonomous access points can...
... large installations, wireless users within the access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The autonomous access points can...
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...Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. The lightweight 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The lightweight access points associate to...The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to autonomous mode). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions...
...Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. The lightweight 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The lightweight access points associate to...The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to autonomous mode). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions...
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... Point with antennas. 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 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring...
... Point with antennas. 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 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring...
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... 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
... 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
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... sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. Console Port The serial console port can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide... of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The 802.11g radio is called Radio1. LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications...
... sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. Console Port The serial console port can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide... of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The 802.11g radio is called Radio1. LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications...
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...accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 An inline power capable switch, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air... space; Anti-Theft Features There are not tested to prevent an over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. the bottom plate might not provide enough power to operate the access ...
...accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 An inline power capable switch, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air... space; Anti-Theft Features There are not tested to prevent an over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. the bottom plate might not provide enough power to operate the access ...
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... lock the access point to the plate with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
... lock the access point to the plate with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
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...or wall. 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 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 ... port, power port, and the mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. ...
...or wall. 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 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 ... port, power port, and the mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. ...