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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-...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...
...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-...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...
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... 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
... 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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... 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...Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining 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...
... 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...Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining 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...
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... the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The 1240AG series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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. For information about...
... the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The 1240AG series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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. For information about...
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... and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for which you supply values are in boldface text. • Arguments for basic ... you solve a problem. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the serial console cable that appear in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 The ...
... and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for which you supply values are in boldface text. • Arguments for basic ... you solve a problem. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the serial console cable that appear in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 The ...
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... browse to the Cisco Support page: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under "Wireless LAN Access." To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... browse to the Cisco Support page: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under "Wireless LAN Access." To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... wireless network. Product Terminology The following terms refer to the network. 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 lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and...
... wireless network. Product Terminology The following terms refer to the network. 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 lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and...
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...: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it to any controller on the following topics: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points...
...: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it to any controller on the following topics: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points...
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... 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 located on page xiii). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page...
... 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 located on page xiii). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page...
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...for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 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 Anti-Theft Features... Be careful when handling the access point; Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on page 3-3).
...for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 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 Anti-Theft Features... Be careful when handling the access point; Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on page 3-3).
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... three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to a ceiling or wall. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless...
... three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to a ceiling or wall. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless...
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...roam from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to the network. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting 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 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units...
...roam from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to the network. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting 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 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units...
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... to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a stand...
... to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a stand...
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Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The bridge units can also support wireless clients. it ... wired LAN; Figure 1-8 Access Point as a stand-alone root unit. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, ...
Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The bridge units can also support wireless clients. it ... wired LAN; Figure 1-8 Access Point as a stand-alone root unit. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, ...
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...Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN. 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 ... non-root bridge. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
...Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN. 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 ... non-root bridge. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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...). For additional information, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point location maps or floor plans to your network planner or manager. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 When you have completed...
...). For additional information, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point location maps or floor plans to your network planner or manager. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 When you have completed...
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... "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20). • The end of the Ethernet cable to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the ...shut down , you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Note Some older switches and patch panels...
... "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20). • The end of the Ethernet cable to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the ...shut down , you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Note Some older switches and patch panels...
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...switch to shut down , you must remove all three LEDs turning green to the access point, it turns blue to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the ... the bottom plate might cause the switch to shut down , you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Connect the power module output connector to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on page 2-17...
...switch to shut down , you must remove all three LEDs turning green to the access point, it turns blue to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the ... the bottom plate might cause the switch to shut down , you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Connect the power module output connector to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on page 2-17...
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...This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include... Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1
...This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include... Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1
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...system. Flash memory test ok. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Blue Green - - Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for ... wireless client device is associated with the unit. Light green - - Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Blinking green - - -
...system. Flash memory test ok. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Blue Green - - Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for ... wireless client device is associated with the unit. Light green - - Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Blinking green - - -