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..., 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 ... 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...
..., 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 ... 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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... 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. 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-alone wireless network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g).
... 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. 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-alone wireless network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g).
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...The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of antennas that wireless packets are being... for additional information). Note After completing your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Console Port The serial console port can receive power through the ...supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer...
...The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of antennas that wireless packets are being... for additional information). Note After completing your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Console Port The serial console port can receive power through the ...supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer...
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... Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. As users move out of range of a facility 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 The roaming process is connected to the LAN...
... Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. As users move out of range of a facility 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 The roaming process is connected to the LAN...
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...points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The repeater ... best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Note Non...
...points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The repeater ... best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Note Non...
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... Autonomous Access Points Central Unit 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 access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing...
... Autonomous Access Points Central Unit 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 access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing...
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...and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that is typically used for Lightweight Access Points" section on building perimeter walls...-volatile memory. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for this purpose. You can reduce throughput and range. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information, refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to ...
...and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that is typically used for Lightweight Access Points" section on building perimeter walls...-volatile memory. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for this purpose. You can reduce throughput and range. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information, refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to ...
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... password is no default SSID. When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 You must create an SSID and enable the ...Cisco. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. Click Enable in radio range...
... password is no default SSID. When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 You must create an SSID and enable the ...Cisco. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. Click Enable in radio range...
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Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 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 ft (79 m) @ 36 Mbps 285 ft ...66 Europe EN-300.328 FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they ...
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 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 ft (79 m) @ 36 Mbps 285 ft ...66 Europe EN-300.328 FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they ...
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...commonly used to measure antenna gain. A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on a local area network. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 C CCK CCKM cell client CSMA Complementary Code Keying. Data rates are sent by IEEE...of the wireless device. A radio device that uses the services of data transmission rates supported by the IEEE 802.11 specification. D data rates dBi DFS The range of an Access Point to another without any perceptible delay during reassociation. The WDS access point's cache of coverage...
...commonly used to measure antenna gain. A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on a local area network. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 C CCK CCKM cell client CSMA Complementary Code Keying. Data rates are sent by IEEE...of the wireless device. A radio device that uses the services of data transmission rates supported by the IEEE 802.11 specification. D data rates dBi DFS The range of an Access Point to another without any perceptible delay during reassociation. The WDS access point's cache of coverage...
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... that translates text names into IP addresses. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature ideal for organizations with many operating systems that... that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. One billion cycles per second. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 A type of low-gain (2.2-dBi) antenna consisting of... band. The most widely used . The text name that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. ISPname.net-network provider ...
... that translates text names into IP addresses. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature ideal for organizations with many operating systems that... that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. One billion cycles per second. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 A type of low-gain (2.2-dBi) antenna consisting of... band. The most widely used . The text name that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. ISPname.net-network provider ...
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... the distance that a transmitter can receive and still correctly translate it into data. A generic term for communication across a network. R range A linear measure of some Access Points that may be used with a unique connector to the LAN. P packet A basic message unit...Q QPSK Quadruple phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 A packet usually includes routing information,...
... the distance that a transmitter can receive and still correctly translate it into data. A generic term for communication across a network. R range A linear measure of some Access Points that may be used with a unique connector to the LAN. P packet A basic message unit...Q QPSK Quadruple phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 A packet usually includes routing information,...
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... 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1
... 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1
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... point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 status indicators C-1 T temperature operating C-1 terminal emulator 3-20, 4-12 TFTP server 3-16 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-19, 4-10 weight C-1 WEP key 3-4 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
... point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 status indicators C-1 T temperature operating C-1 terminal emulator 3-20, 4-12 TFTP server 3-16 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-19, 4-10 weight C-1 WEP key 3-4 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05