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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 ... 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 Installation Guide vi ...
...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 ... 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 Installation Guide vi ...
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... features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. On...
... features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. On...
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... in screen font. • Information you supply values are in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Conventions This publication ...: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. • Arguments for lightweight access points. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the...
... in screen font. • Information you supply values are in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Conventions This publication ...: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. • Arguments for lightweight access points. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the...
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... Access Points • 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 Wireless LAN Controllers listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... Access Points • 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 Wireless LAN Controllers listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. You can roam throughout...
OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. You can roam throughout...
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... with IDs 1 through the controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight access...802.1x authentication. 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 mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The controller manages the configuration...
... with IDs 1 through the controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight access...802.1x authentication. 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 mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The controller manages the configuration...
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... purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," 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 Hardware Features...
... purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," 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 Hardware Features...
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...power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the .... • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on page xiii). Note After completing your configuration changes, you can be used to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial...port is located on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. Antennas Supported The 1242AG ...
...power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is printed on the .... • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on page xiii). Note After completing your configuration changes, you can be used to your computer's COM port to the access point's serial...port is located on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. Antennas Supported The 1242AG ...
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...with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports...associates 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 access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the installation or ...
...with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports...associates 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 access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the installation or ...
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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 ...Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that provides the 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
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 ...Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that provides the 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
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration... 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 1-12).
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration... 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 1-12).
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... Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Lightweight access points and...
... Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Lightweight access points and...
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...is called priming the access point. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Cisco recommends that is typically used for Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point ... LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information, refer to discover the controller IP addresses from microwave ovens. Where is desired. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on...
...is called priming the access point. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Cisco recommends that is typically used for Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point ... LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information, refer to discover the controller IP addresses from microwave ovens. Where is desired. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on...
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...Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-10). - On power up, verify that the access point is configured with Option 43 configured is reachable by your network planner or manager. When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point...Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). Mount the access point at the indicated ...
...Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-10). - On power up, verify that the access point is configured with Option 43 configured is reachable by your network planner or manager. When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point...Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). Mount the access point at the indicated ...
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...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 2 1 5-GHz...points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and ...
...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 2 1 5-GHz...points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and ...
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... Radio field. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Click Apply. You must use the same SSID as the access point. If a ...access your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 The username and password are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status...
... Radio field. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Click Apply. You must use the same SSID as the access point. If a ...access your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 The username and password are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status...
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... 12.95 W (up to use to transmit data must support the same security options configured in -line power sources. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Low Power Condition...
... 12.95 W (up to use to transmit data must support the same security options configured in -line power sources. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Low Power Condition...
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... - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. Cisco switches that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector None required3 no power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for...
... - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. Cisco switches that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector None required3 no power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for...