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...in this product not authorized by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to cause harmful interference, in this document or Website are shown ...display output, and figures included in a residential installation. However, there is unintentional and coincidental. All rights reserved. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in which case users ...
...in this product not authorized by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to cause harmful interference, in this document or Website are shown ...display output, and figures included in a residential installation. However, there is unintentional and coincidental. All rights reserved. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in which case users ...
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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-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network...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
... 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 2043 Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network...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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... when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. 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...
... when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. 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...
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... 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 Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button...
... 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 Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button...
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... access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. The 802.11g radio is called Radio1. The port is called Radio0...and error indications. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on page xiii). Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency ...
... access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. The 802.11g radio is called Radio1. The port is called Radio0...and error indications. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on page xiii). Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency ...
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...802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in user exposure that accompanied this device. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental...
...802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in user exposure that accompanied this device. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental...
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Four 8 x 18 x 3/4 in the shipment. Ensure that all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in . If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas...point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional •...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Four 8 x 18 x 3/4 in the shipment. Ensure that all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in . If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas...point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional •...
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... a suspended ceiling (see the "Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate" section on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. Ensure that a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is configured with untagged access ports for...on page 4-3. On a desktop or shelf (see these steps: a. f. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). b. For additional information, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight...
... a suspended ceiling (see the "Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate" section on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. Ensure that a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is configured with untagged access ports for...on page 4-3. On a desktop or shelf (see these steps: a. f. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). b. For additional information, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight...
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... 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...
... 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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... as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. Because it is detachable, you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for your installation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 You then install...
... as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. Because it is detachable, you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for your installation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 You then install...
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..." section on page 2-16. If using recessed ceiling tiles, install a plastic spacer on each stud. If you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. You may need additional security, refer to allow room for additional information. Use the ...the distance between the T-rail clips so that they align with the holes in place on the suspended ceiling T-rail. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Use a standard screwdriver to mount the access point. To attach the access point to the mounting...
..." section on page 2-16. If using recessed ceiling tiles, install a plastic spacer on each stud. If you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. You may need additional security, refer to allow room for additional information. Use the ...the distance between the T-rail clips so that they align with the holes in place on the suspended ceiling T-rail. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Use a standard screwdriver to mount the access point. To attach the access point to the mounting...
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...sure the clips are pointing down when mounted on the T-bar Box hanger. Adjust the height of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to a building structural element and through the hole provided in the bracket... the surface of the access point or the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to the...
...sure the clips are pointing down when mounted on the T-bar Box hanger. Adjust the height of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to a building structural element and through the hole provided in the bracket... the surface of the access point or the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to the...
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... follow these instructions: Step 1 Position the mounting plate with blue dots or labels to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Step 2 Remove the two screws that attach the bracket to the access point... antenna connectors. Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port (see Figure 2-9). If not using a phillips screw ...
... follow these instructions: Step 1 Position the mounting plate with blue dots or labels to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Step 2 Remove the two screws that attach the bracket to the access point... antenna connectors. Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port (see Figure 2-9). If not using a phillips screw ...
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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This equipment...interference will not occur. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , ... AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with the limits ...
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This equipment...interference will not occur. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , ... AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with the limits ...
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...channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. If this device. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to the instruction manual. Install and use ...The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-...
...channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. If this device. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to the instruction manual. Install and use ...The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-...
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OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory... a 54 Mbps, 5 GHz radio: Declaration of 8 cm (3.2 in.) and are not considered co-located. Note Dual antennas used with the access point. The equipment should be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and... has been found to be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for Human Exposure to maintain a minimum 20 cm (7.9 in Evaluating Compliance with the access point....
OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory... a 54 Mbps, 5 GHz radio: Declaration of 8 cm (3.2 in.) and are not considered co-located. Note Dual antennas used with the access point. The equipment should be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and... has been found to be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for Human Exposure to maintain a minimum 20 cm (7.9 in Evaluating Compliance with the access point....
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... to 2483,5 MHz is restricted to 10 dBm eirp Antenna (Cisco P/N) Gain (dBi) Table 2: Dedicated antennas for 5 GHz Freq Band (MHz) Regulatory eirp Limit (dBm) Max Power Setting (dBm) Antenna Description AIR-ANT5135D-R AIR-ANT5145V-R AIR-ANT5160V-R AIR-... 25, 2005 Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance B-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Table 1: Dedicated antennas for 2,4 GHz Antenna (Cisco P/N) Antenna Gain (dBi) (1) Regulatory eirp Limit (dBm) Max Power Setting (dBm) Antenna Description AIR-ANT4941 2.2 AIR-ANT5959 2 .2 AIR...
... to 2483,5 MHz is restricted to 10 dBm eirp Antenna (Cisco P/N) Gain (dBi) Table 2: Dedicated antennas for 5 GHz Freq Band (MHz) Regulatory eirp Limit (dBm) Max Power Setting (dBm) Antenna Description AIR-ANT5135D-R AIR-ANT5145V-R AIR-ANT5160V-R AIR-... 25, 2005 Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance B-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Table 1: Dedicated antennas for 2,4 GHz Antenna (Cisco P/N) Antenna Gain (dBi) (1) Regulatory eirp Limit (dBm) Max Power Setting (dBm) Antenna Description AIR-ANT4941 2.2 AIR-ANT5959 2 .2 AIR...
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... connector for the 1240AG series access point. right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. W x 8.5 in . RJ-45 connector for plug-in . power connector (for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; Connectors 2.4 GHz end panel (left to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications ...Mbps and 9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps and 18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1
... connector for the 1240AG series access point. right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. W x 8.5 in . RJ-45 connector for plug-in . power connector (for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; Connectors 2.4 GHz end panel (left to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications ...Mbps and 9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps and 18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1
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Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Power Output Antenna Frequency Data rates 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications CCK OFDM OFDM 100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 ... 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-8371-05
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Power Output Antenna Frequency Data rates 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications CCK OFDM OFDM 100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 ... 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-8371-05
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... Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications 105 ft (32 m) @ 54 Mbps 180 ft (55 m) @ 48 Mbps 260... 9 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air handling spaces, such...05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
... Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications 105 ft (32 m) @ 54 Mbps 180 ft (55 m) @ 48 Mbps 260... 9 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air handling spaces, such...05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3