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... Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with 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 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with 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 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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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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... release. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer 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. Preface Audience This guide is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is...
... release. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer 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. Preface Audience This guide is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is...
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... ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice "Translated Safety Warnings" - 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 perigo.
... ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice "Translated Safety Warnings" - 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 perigo.
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..., uninterrupted access to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and...
..., uninterrupted access to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and...
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..., or IP subnet broadcast. 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). This chapter provides information on your network. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for data traffic. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines...
..., or IP subnet broadcast. 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). This chapter provides information on your network. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for data traffic. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines...
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...). The 802.11g radio is called Radio1. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list...802.11a radio is printed on the label on page 4-3 for a description of the access point (refer to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...). The 802.11g radio is called Radio1. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list...802.11a radio is printed on the label on page 4-3 for a description of the access point (refer to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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.... • 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 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to prevent the installation or removal of...
.... • 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 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to prevent the installation or removal of...
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... with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to another access point. As users move out of range of a facility to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users...
... with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to another access point. As users move out of range of a facility to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless...
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Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a hub linking all -wireless network. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point 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 bridge...
Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a hub linking all -wireless network. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point 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 bridge...
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... Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 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...
... Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 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...
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... 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer...
... 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer...
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... than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive... and be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source....Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use . FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this device. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive... and be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source....Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use . FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this device. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... typically used for later deployment is called priming the access point. Cisco recommends that your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. to be installed. Follow these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to your access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional...
... typically used for later deployment is called priming the access point. Cisco recommends that your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. to be installed. Follow these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to your access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional...
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... these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your access points, follow these sections: - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that the access point is reachable by your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: a. For each access point location. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Mounting...
... these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your access points, follow these sections: - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that the access point is reachable by your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: a. For each access point location. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Mounting...
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... 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 ...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 end of the access point. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points...
... 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 ...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 end of the access point. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points...
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... LED Green Off Off Green Green - Initialize Flash file system. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is operational. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory...
... LED Green Off Off Green Green - Initialize Flash file system. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is operational. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory...
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...05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Off Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). If the access point does not communicate with wireless ... red Blinking pink Image recovery in progress and Mode button is released. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED...
...05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Off Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). If the access point does not communicate with wireless ... red Blinking pink Image recovery in progress and Mode button is released. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED...
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... the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Click Radio1-802.11A and the radio status page displays. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. You must create an...
... the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Click Radio1-802.11A and the radio status page displays. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. You must create an...