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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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... 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, 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. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to...
... 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, 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. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to...
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...-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos fisicos. 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." Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna...
...-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos fisicos. 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." Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna...
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Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Product Terminology...
Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Product Terminology...
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... by means of a secure key distribution, utilizing X.509 certificates on your network. After an access point joins a controller, you can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. 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 means of a secure key distribution, utilizing X.509 certificates on your network. After an access point joins a controller, you can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. 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...
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...access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. The Ethernet MAC address 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...Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5
...access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. The Ethernet MAC address 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...Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5
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... a ceiling or wall. 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 removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN...
... a ceiling or wall. 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 removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN...
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... one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. 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 Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly...
... one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. 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 Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly...
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... Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that blocks radio communication. Network Examples with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and...
... Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that blocks radio communication. Network Examples with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and...
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... all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. 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 Figure 1-8 Access Point as a hub linking all -wireless network. The autonomous access point is...
... all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. 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 Figure 1-8 Access Point as a hub linking all -wireless network. The autonomous access point is...
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... 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 1-12). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root.... Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
... 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 1-12). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root.... Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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... through large networks. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. 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 This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13).
... through large networks. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. 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 This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13).
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...Statement The FCC with electrical circuitry and be especially qualified for human exposure to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. You are provided in an explosive environment unless the... than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Warning This warning symbol means danger. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Proper installation of...
...Statement The FCC with electrical circuitry and be especially qualified for human exposure to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. You are provided in an explosive environment unless the... than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Warning This warning symbol means danger. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Proper installation of...
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... Process for later deployment is called priming the access point. Where is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to the access points. For additional information refer to your access points. Cisco recommends that your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional...
... Process for later deployment is called priming the access point. Where is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to the access points. For additional information refer to your access points. Cisco recommends that your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional...
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..." section on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that your access point to the mounting plate (see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 2-9). - When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to switch...
..." section on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that your access point to the mounting plate (see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 2-9). - When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to switch...
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... Save to download your image file to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Obtaining the Access Point Image File Obtaining the Access Point Image File The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps: Step...
... Save to download your image file to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Obtaining the Access Point Image File Obtaining the Access Point Image File The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps: Step...
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... You can use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with WDS devices. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in...
... You can use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with WDS devices. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in...
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... file, such as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name is the name that the software is configured 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. message, click Yes. Enter your company, follow these steps: Note To download...
... file, such as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name is the name that the software is configured 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. message, click Yes. Enter your company, follow these steps: Note To download...
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... Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 D A P P E N D I X Channels and Maximum Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under Access Points. To browse to the document...
... Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 D A P P E N D I X Channels and Maximum Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under Access Points. To browse to the document...