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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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...TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. and/or its peripheral devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. USERS MUST TAKE...registered trademarks of their own expense. and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet Generation, Enterprise/Solver...
...TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. and/or its peripheral devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. USERS MUST TAKE...registered trademarks of their own expense. and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet Generation, Enterprise/Solver...
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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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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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... HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 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 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI...
... HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 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 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI...
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... Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications 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...
... Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications 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...
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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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... Technical Support & Documentation. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how 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. Organization This guide is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. Purpose This guide provides the information...
... Technical Support & Documentation. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how 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. Organization This guide is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. Purpose This guide provides the information...
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... that connects to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for...; Braces 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 enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs,...
... that connects to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for...; Braces 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 enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs,...
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...237;sica. To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." ...Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to 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." "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança"). ¡Advertencia! Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...237;sica. To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." ...Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to 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." "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança"). ¡Advertencia! Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or ...Location of the housing (refer to Figure 1). Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support...
OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or ...Location of the housing (refer to Figure 1). Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support...
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... documentation, obtaining 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
... documentation, obtaining 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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... within the controller. 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 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). 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. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G...
... within the controller. 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 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). 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. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G...
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... mode (as 802.1x authentication. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The lightweight access points associate to a controller. When the access point is automatically configured by using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not match. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... mode (as 802.1x authentication. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The lightweight access points associate to a controller. When the access point is automatically configured by using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not match. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... 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 enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page...
... 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 enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page...
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... (right/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 Chapter...
... (right/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 Chapter...
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..., switch, or power patch panel. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the label on the back...access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
..., switch, or power patch panel. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the label on the back...access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
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..., 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 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Power Sources The access point can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Using inline power, you do...
..., 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 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Power Sources The access point can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Using inline power, you do...
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... 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 Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • Security cable keyhole-You can use ...
... 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 Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • Security cable keyhole-You can use ...
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... and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a ceiling or wall. 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 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security...
... and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a ceiling or wall. 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 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security...