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..., 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...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...
..., 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...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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...Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-4 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-6 Mounting ...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...
...Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-4 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-6 Mounting ...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...
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... 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... the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to 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...
... 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... the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to 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...
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... available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. To use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, you need 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.
... available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. To use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, you need 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.
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... or tabs, are in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for lightweight access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world...
... or tabs, are in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for lightweight access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world...
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Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança"). ... provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the ...
Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança"). ... provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the ...
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...features required by networking professionals. In large installations, wireless users within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight...
...features required by networking professionals. In large installations, wireless users within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight...
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... the access point to a controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to autonomous mode). Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series controllers are not supported because they...
... the access point to a controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to autonomous mode). Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series controllers are not supported because they...
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... 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The access point can be used to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access...
... 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The access point can be used to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access...
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... point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-9). - For instructions see the "Attaching the Access...lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-20. Ensure that the access point is reachable by your access point to a controller and operating normally. Attach your access points. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see these tasks: - d. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series...
... point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-9). - For instructions see the "Attaching the Access...lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-20. Ensure that the access point is reachable by your access point to a controller and operating normally. Attach your access points. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see these tasks: - d. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series...
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... The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is created (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 (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on... to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down the port to operate the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Note If your 10/100 Ethernet LAN. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ...
... The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is created (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 (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on... to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down the port to operate the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Note If your 10/100 Ethernet LAN. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ...
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...connect the access point to the access point. Connect the power module output connector to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-17. Plug the other end of the operating system, the Status...not connect the power module to an Ethernet LAN when 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 After you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the power module...
...connect the access point to the access point. Connect the power module output connector to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-17. Plug the other end of the operating system, the Status...not connect the power module to an Ethernet LAN when 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 After you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the power module...
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4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File, page 4-10 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 For the most...
4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File, page 4-10 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 For the most...
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...c1240-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar for a 1240 series access point) in the TFTP server folder to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 After the access...Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point GUI or the CLI. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous...
...c1240-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar for a 1240 series access point) in the TFTP server folder to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 After the access...Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point GUI or the CLI. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous...
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... you must be obtained from the main Cisco.com web page at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Step 8 Step 9 Wait... in the respective fields and click OK. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
... you must be obtained from the main Cisco.com web page at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Step 8 Step 9 Wait... in the respective fields and click OK. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a residential environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This device may cause undesired operation. However, there is connected. ...Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 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...
This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a residential environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This device may cause undesired operation. However, there is connected. ...Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 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...
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...VCCI Council. Install and use the equipment according to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 If this device. Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan... to reduce any potential for harmful interference to the instruction manual. VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B-102055 Canadian ...
...VCCI Council. Install and use the equipment according to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 If this device. Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan... to reduce any potential for harmful interference to the instruction manual. VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B-102055 Canadian ...
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... Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Declaration of software or firmware not provided and supported by Cisco Systems may require the user to...compliant with the regulatory requirements. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Appendix B Declarations of Industry Canada. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-8371-05 This device complies with Regard to the Canadian regulations. For further ...
... Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Declaration of software or firmware not provided and supported by Cisco Systems may require the user to...compliant with the regulatory requirements. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Appendix B Declarations of Industry Canada. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-8371-05 This device complies with Regard to the Canadian regulations. For further ...
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...-ID are provided in factory production lines. 1. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL-8371-05 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for recommendations on avoiding radio...
...-ID are provided in factory production lines. 1. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL-8371-05 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for recommendations on avoiding radio...
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...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 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 50 mW (17 dBm) Autonomous... 3 mW (5 dBm) domain in which the access point 2 mW (2 dBm) is installed) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW ... 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-8371-05
...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 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 50 mW (17 dBm) Autonomous... 3 mW (5 dBm) domain in which the access point 2 mW (2 dBm) is installed) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW ... 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-8371-05