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... Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with Autonomous 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 Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with Autonomous 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 Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Source 2-21 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with 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
... Source 2-21 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with 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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... Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point...
... Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point...
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Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança"). ¡Advertencia! Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-8371-05 Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento...
Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança"). ¡Advertencia! Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-8371-05 Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento...
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..., wireless users within the access points. 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 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). 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). With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless...
..., wireless users within the access points. 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 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). 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). With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless...
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... the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. When the access point is automatically configured by means of eight wireless LANs per access point. After an access point joins a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can configure the radio settings. The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL...
... the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. When the access point is automatically configured by means of eight wireless LANs per access point. After an access point joins a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can configure the radio settings. The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL...
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...the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2). Console Port The serial console port can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. Note After completing your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g...
...the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2). Console Port The serial console port can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. Note After completing your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g...
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... user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT...
... user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT...
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... from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the user. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users...
... from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the user. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users...
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... 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 blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... 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 blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... 1 Overview Network Examples with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote...
... 1 Overview Network Examples with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote...
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... Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure...
... Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure...
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... scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network...
... scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network...
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...the end of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with standard ... antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has... been modified to be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Before you connect...
...the end of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with standard ... antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has... been modified to be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Before you connect...
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... to your access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Where is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to a controller, the IP addresses of storing controller IP addresses in access points for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that access points are not...
... to your access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Where is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to a controller, the IP addresses of storing controller IP addresses in access points for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that access points are not...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 To deploy your access points, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your access point to the mounting plate (see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 2-20. c. On power up, verify that the access point is reachable by your access points. - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 To deploy your access points, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your access point to the mounting plate (see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 2-20. c. On power up, verify that the access point is reachable by your access points. - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points...
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... 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 ANTENNA ...access point. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points...
... 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 ANTENNA ...access point. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points...
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... are listed inTable 3-1. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Initialize Flash file system. 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 access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the...
... are listed inTable 3-1. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Initialize Flash file system. 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 access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the...
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Boot loader errors Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure. Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. Blinking amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless...Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Boot loader errors Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure. Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. Blinking amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless...Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED...
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....3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 The username and password are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. Click Apply. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate...
....3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 The username and password are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. Click Apply. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate...