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Contents 4 C H A P T E R Inline Power Status Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-11 Running the Carrier...the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 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 ...
Contents 4 C H A P T E R Inline Power Status Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-11 Running the Carrier...the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 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 ...
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...; The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug 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...
...; The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug 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...
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... (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button 6 Console port (RJ-45...
... (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button 6 Console port (RJ-45...
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... Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Using inline power, you must be hot. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet...
... Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Using inline power, you must be hot. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet...
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...Compatible padlocks are three methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to UL 2043 for...access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Figure 1-4 Access Point with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...Compatible padlocks are three methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to UL 2043 for...access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Figure 1-4 Access Point with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 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 are deployed...
... key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 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 are deployed...
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... might be hot. The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to operate the access point. If your access point is created (refer to an Ethernet Network with inline power (see Figure 2-13). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21...
... might be hot. The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to operate the access point. If your access point is created (refer to an Ethernet Network with inline power (see Figure 2-13). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21...
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.... Caution Be careful when handling the access point; If your access point, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on the access point (see Figure 2-13). Plug the other end of the operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you observe all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05...
.... Caution Be careful when handling the access point; If your access point, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on the access point (see Figure 2-13). Plug the other end of the operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you observe all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05...
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.... Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Blue Green - - Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Blinking green - - - Blinking green - - - Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are associated with the...
.... Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Blue Green - - Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Blinking green - - - Blinking green - - - Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are associated with the...
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... 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Boot loader warnings Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Ethernet LED Off Red Amber Radio LED Off Off Off Status LED Yellow Yellow Yellow Off Red ... access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). No Cisco IOS image file. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Boot loader warnings Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Ethernet LED Off Red Amber Radio LED Off Off Off Status LED Yellow Yellow Yellow Off Red ... access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). No Cisco IOS image file. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline Power Status Messages" section on page 3-7). However, the power source cannot report the power available to the access point. Tip If your access point) to negotiate with a Cisco switch for full power operation... Ethernet cable) for sufficient power. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 To help avoid an over -current condition. Note Independent of power when operating in low-power mode, your access point or your access point shuts down the port to shut ...
... the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline Power Status Messages" section on page 3-7). However, the power source cannot report the power available to the access point. Tip If your access point) to negotiate with a Cisco switch for full power operation... Ethernet cable) for sufficient power. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 To help avoid an over -current condition. Note Independent of power when operating in low-power mode, your access point or your access point shuts down the port to shut ...
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...the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Hold the MODE button until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color (approximately 2 to the access point. The username and password are case sensitive. Click System Software and the System Software page... the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using...
...the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Hold the MODE button until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color (approximately 2 to the access point. The username and password are case sensitive. Click System Software and the System Software page... the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using...
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... Protocol (TFTP) server on a PC connected to reload the access point image file from the access point. Note If your access point has a firmware failure, you want to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. However, you reconnect power to upgrade the firmware image.
... Protocol (TFTP) server on a PC connected to reload the access point image file from the access point. Note If your access point has a firmware failure, you want to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. However, you reconnect power to upgrade the firmware image.
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... Upgrade page. An Enter Network Password page displays. The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade page displays... Summary Status page displays. Follow these instructions to use the Web browser interface to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns ...
... Upgrade page. An Enter Network Password page displays. The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade page displays... Summary Status page displays. Follow these instructions to use the Web browser interface to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns ...
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... condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Blue Operating status Green - - Table 4-1 LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Boot loader status Green Off Off Green Green Association status - Flash memory test ok. Starting Cisco IOS. Blinking green...
... condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Blue Operating status Green - - Table 4-1 LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Boot loader status Green Off Off Green Green Association status - Flash memory test ok. Starting Cisco IOS. Blinking green...
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...Ethernet errors. - Amber Controller status Alternating green, red , and amber1 General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition for 2 to the controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-...Access Points section). try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - - Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the access point. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Table 4-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED...
...Ethernet errors. - Amber Controller status Alternating green, red , and amber1 General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition for 2 to the controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-...Access Points section). try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - - Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the access point. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Table 4-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED...
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... for full power operation with both radios disabled. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 In low power mode, the access point activates the Status LED low power error indication (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on ; For full operation, the access point (powered device) requires 12.95 W (up to 15.4 W of supplying sufficient power...
... for full power operation with both radios disabled. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 In low power mode, the access point activates the Status LED low power error indication (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on ; For full operation, the access point (powered device) requires 12.95 W (up to 15.4 W of supplying sufficient power...
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... full-power operation, the readios are deactivated and the Status LED turns amber to support Intelligent Power Management. Some Cisco switches that is capable of supplying sufficient power for full operation but the access point remains in the received CDP ID field. Each Cisco switch should consider these Cisco switches are capable of the power negotiations, the...
... full-power operation, the readios are deactivated and the Status LED turns amber to support Intelligent Power Management. Some Cisco switches that is capable of supplying sufficient power for full operation but the access point remains in the received CDP ID field. Each Cisco switch should consider these Cisco switches are capable of the power negotiations, the...
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... 30 seconds) and then release. If the access point is activated. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 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 mode by the Status LED blinking green. Using a Controller to Return the...
... 30 seconds) and then release. If the access point is activated. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 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 mode by the Status LED blinking green. Using a Controller to Return the...
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..., such as indicated by the Status LED blinking green. Click on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from the main Cisco.com web page at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. If you receive a Do you...
..., such as indicated by the Status LED blinking green. Click on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from the main Cisco.com web page at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. If you receive a Do you...