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..., 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 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 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...
..., 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 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 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...
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... 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
... 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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... 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 Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode...
... 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 Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode...
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... with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar 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. Organization This guide is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS...
... with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar 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. Organization This guide is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS...
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... solve a problem. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power... Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to materials not contained in angle brackets (< >). 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 lightweight access points....
... solve a problem. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power... Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to materials not contained in angle brackets (< >). 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 lightweight access points....
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... 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 the Cisco Wireless documentation home...
... 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 the Cisco Wireless documentation home...
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... a stand-alone wireless network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only...
... a stand-alone wireless network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only...
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.... 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 (IEEE 801.11a). In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not match. Using a controller, you use a lightweight access point...
.... 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 (IEEE 801.11a). In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not match. Using a controller, you use a lightweight access point...
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... 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G...
... 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G...
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Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 ...memory test ok. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Transmitting or receiving...
Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 ...memory test ok. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Transmitting or receiving...
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... interfaces, and creates an event log entry (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline Power Status Messages" section on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might be misconfigured (see... switch is connected to in low power mode with the radios disabled. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Note If your switch (or both) might cause the switch to shut...
... interfaces, and creates an event log entry (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline Power Status Messages" section on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might be misconfigured (see... switch is connected to in low power mode with the radios disabled. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Note If your switch (or both) might cause the switch to shut...
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...; Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the 1240AG series lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G). 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File, page...
...; Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the 1240AG series lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G). 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File, page...
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... on page 4-10). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point MODE button and a TFTP server: Note The access point MODE button is enabled (see the...
... on page 4-10). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point MODE button and a TFTP server: Note The access point MODE button is enabled (see the...
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...lightweight access point MODE button is the name that the software is not for the desired access point image file, such as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name 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... access point on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from your Cisco Wireless ...
...lightweight access point MODE button is the name that the software is not for the desired access point image file, such as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name 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... access point on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from your Cisco Wireless ...
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... reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 However, there is operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful...To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose,...
... reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 However, there is operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful...To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose,...
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...Information Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-...LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B-102055 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of Industry Canada. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...Information Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-...LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B-102055 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of Industry Canada. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-AP1242G-P-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9 Japanese Translation 43768 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as setting partitions. 3. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL...
Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-AP1242G-P-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9 Japanese Translation 43768 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as setting partitions. 3. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL...
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...(-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) Autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 30 mW (15 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14... the access point is installed) 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to 5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
...(-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) Autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 30 mW (15 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14... the access point is installed) 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to 5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
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... and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges. . Click Install and Upgrade Guides. or Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. D A P P E N D I X Channels and...
... and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges. . Click Install and Upgrade Guides. or Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. D A P P E N D I X Channels and...