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...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...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
...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...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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...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 Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access...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
...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 Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access...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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... 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 ... 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 ...
... 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 ... 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 ...
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... autonomous and lightweight configurations. 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. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... autonomous and lightweight configurations. 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. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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... Means reader take note. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure...Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for which you supply values are in angle brackets (< >). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix C, "Access Point ...
... Means reader take note. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure...Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for which you supply values are in angle brackets (< >). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix C, "Access Point ...
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...243;n, 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." Related Publications Preface Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica ...Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for 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...
...243;n, 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." Related Publications Preface Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica ...Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for 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...
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... contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within radio range of a stand...
... contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within radio range of a stand...
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...associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with WDS devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In an...configured by means of a secure key distribution, utilizing X.509 certificates on the following topics: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series...
...associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with WDS devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In an...configured by means of a secure key distribution, utilizing X.509 certificates on the following topics: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series...
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Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. 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.... 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
Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. 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.... 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
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...port settings to a terminal emulator to monitor the 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 Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. The access point can ... LED signals Ethernet traffic on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Note After completing your configuration changes, you can connect to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to...
...port settings to a terminal emulator to monitor the 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 Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. The access point can ... LED signals Ethernet traffic on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Note After completing your configuration changes, you can connect to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to...
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... removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. •...
... removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. •...
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Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another ...infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit 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 The...
Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another ...infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit 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 The...
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... The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet...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 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL...
... The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet...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 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL...
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... Controller (see Figure 1-13). 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 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large...
... Controller (see Figure 1-13). 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 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large...
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...points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in) from a DNS server. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Follow these controller ...also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. You can reduce throughput and range. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco switches ...
...points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in) from a DNS server. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Follow these controller ...also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. You can reduce throughput and range. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco switches ...
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...deploy your access points, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these sections: - For additional information, refer to a controller and operating normally. Ensure that your building site survey...the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-11). - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. f.
...deploy your access points, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these sections: - For additional information, refer to a controller and operating normally. Ensure that your building site survey...the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-11). - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. f.
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...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 ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1...) Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the 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...
...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 ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1...) Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the 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...
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..., page 3-14 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading the Access 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 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting...
..., page 3-14 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading the Access 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 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting...
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...Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with client devices, check the following areas. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Transmit or receive Ethernet errors. - and blue Off Amber Blinking red ...warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. and blue-green Amber Off Blinking red...
...Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with client devices, check the following areas. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Transmit or receive Ethernet errors. - and blue Off Amber Blinking red ...warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. and blue-green Amber Off Blinking red...
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... your web-browser. When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Refer to associate with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 At the prompts, enter the...
... your web-browser. When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Refer to associate with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 At the prompts, enter the...