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... 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...Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point 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...
... 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...Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point 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...
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... with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and...
... with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and...
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... These documents provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the controller: • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to...
... These documents provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the controller: • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to...
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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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. In large installations, wireless users 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...
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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. In large installations, wireless users 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...
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... the controller. Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings. After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it to a controller, only wireless LANs with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for data traffic. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio...
... the controller. Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings. After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it to a controller, only wireless LANs with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for data traffic. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio...
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... autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Network Examples with repeater access points. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point...
... autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Network Examples with repeater access points. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point...
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... progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client ...Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is associated with the unit. Ethernet link is operational. Radio LED Status LED Green Green Blinking green Blue-green Green Pink Off Dark blue Green Green - Starting Cisco IOS...
... progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client ...Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is associated with the unit. Ethernet link is operational. Radio LED Status LED Green Green Blinking green Blue-green Green Pink Off Dark blue Green Green - Starting Cisco IOS...
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... Software failure; amber - Boot failure. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Red Red Amber - - Chapter 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... disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
... Software failure; amber - Boot failure. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Red Red Amber - - Chapter 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... disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
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...associate to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Refer to access your web-browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. At the prompts... Wireless clients attempting to 5. 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...
...associate to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Refer to access your web-browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. At the prompts... Wireless clients attempting to 5. 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...
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... and firmware versions that displays on your access point and any wireless devices with 100 m CAT 5 Ethernet cable). Refer to exactly the same value. Note The access point MAC address that are compatible with your access point must also set WEP Key 3 on the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for full operation, but some high-power...
... and firmware versions that displays on your access point and any wireless devices with 100 m CAT 5 Ethernet cable). Refer to exactly the same value. Note The access point MAC address that are compatible with your access point must also set WEP Key 3 on the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for full operation, but some high-power...
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... protect internal components and might be misconfigured (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and "Inline Power Status Messages" section on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is available. Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Note If your switch (or both) might cause the switch to...
... protect internal components and might be misconfigured (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and "Inline Power Status Messages" section on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is available. Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Note If your switch (or both) might cause the switch to...
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...operate with an underpowered power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Each Cisco switch should be installed to the access point. The indicates the MAC address of the following Cisco IOS CLI command: [no] power inline negotiation {prestandard...used to support Intelligent Power Management. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition The< platform name> indicates the Cisco platform detected by the access point. Caution When using the power inline negotiation injector override command, a...
...operate with an underpowered power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Each Cisco switch should be installed to the access point. The indicates the MAC address of the following Cisco IOS CLI command: [no] power inline negotiation {prestandard...used to support Intelligent Power Management. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition The< platform name> indicates the Cisco platform detected by the access point. Caution When using the power inline negotiation injector override command, a...
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...negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to issue the Cisco IOS command for your power ...Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. The power source must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Note After completing your Cisco power source. 2. Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point...
...negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to issue the Cisco IOS command for your power ...Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. The power source must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Note After completing your Cisco power source. 2. Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point...
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...Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Obtain the access point IP address and browse to your access point power settings using a non-Cisco switch, changes to the power settings are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Choose one... Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Access Point System Power Settings Cisco Switch Power Command Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power...
...Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Obtain the access point IP address and browse to your access point power settings using a non-Cisco switch, changes to the power settings are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Choose one... Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Access Point System Power Settings Cisco Switch Power Command Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power...
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... using DHCP). Click System Software and the System Software page displays. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Note The access point is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with the ...Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Hold...
... using DHCP). Click System Software and the System Software page displays. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Note The access point is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with the ...Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Hold...
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...access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point...access point reboots, you want to reload the access point image file from a connected TFTP server. Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. Note If the access point... You can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Disconnect power (the...
...access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point...access point reboots, you want to reload the access point image file from a connected TFTP server. Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. Note If the access point... You can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Disconnect power (the...
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...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 a red color (approximately 20 to the access point. The default username is Cisco and the default password is fully compatible...or Cisco IOS commands. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Note Your access point ...
...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 a red color (approximately 20 to the access point. The default username is Cisco and the default password is fully compatible...or Cisco IOS commands. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Note Your access point ...
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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 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step ...05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-19 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your access point image file, such as 12.3.8.JA. Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Choose the Cisco IOS release desired, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar. Click WIRELESS ...
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 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step ...05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-19 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your access point image file, such as 12.3.8.JA. Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Choose the Cisco IOS release desired, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar. Click WIRELESS ...
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...-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 use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release (refer to your TFTP server software runs to autonomous mode using TFTP. Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow...
...-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 use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release (refer to your TFTP server software runs to autonomous mode using TFTP. Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow...
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... the software is configured 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. message, click Yes. Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Step 8 Step 9 Wait until the access point reboots, as 12.3.8-JA. You can...
... the software is configured 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. message, click Yes. Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Step 8 Step 9 Wait until the access point reboots, as 12.3.8-JA. You can...