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... Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining 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 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI...
... Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining 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 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI...
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... Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment 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 OL-8371-05
... Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment 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 OL-8371-05
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... "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by ... the lightweight access point. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to configure DHCP Option 43 ...
... "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by ... the lightweight access point. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to configure DHCP Option 43 ...
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... path authentication and run-time operations. LWAPP is automatically configured by using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. 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 Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. LWAPP secures the control communication...
... path authentication and run-time operations. LWAPP is automatically configured by using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. 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 Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. LWAPP secures the control communication...
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... the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Where is called priming the access point. Follow these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses...
... the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Where is called priming the access point. Follow these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses...
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... the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-17). b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 4-3. Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For each access point...
... the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-17). b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 4-3. Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For each access point...
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... 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Use your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. When the Summary Status page displays, click...wireless associations from your web-browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. 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...
... 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Use your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. When the Summary Status page displays, click...wireless associations from your web-browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. 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...
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... including the IP address (set to receive an IP address using DHCP). Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps...OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the access point browser interface, ...
... including the IP address (set to receive an IP address using DHCP). Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps...OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the access point browser interface, ...
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...; The access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-8371-05 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 mind when you use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs...
...; The access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-8371-05 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 mind when you use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs...
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...power (see the Low Power Condition for 2 to the controller. Green Green Blinking dark Loading the access point image file. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8371-05 amber Red Red Amber Software failure; Connecting to 3 seconds)....Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Ensure a DHCP server is available or that controller information is released. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Table 4-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED...
...power (see the Low Power Condition for 2 to the controller. Green Green Blinking dark Loading the access point image file. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8371-05 amber Red Red Amber Software failure; Connecting to 3 seconds)....Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Ensure a DHCP server is available or that controller information is released. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Table 4-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED...
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... information on page 4-11. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Table 4-2 Using CLI Power Commands CLI Commands Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power None required Management1 power inline auto Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power...
... information on page 4-11. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Table 4-2 Using CLI Power Commands CLI Commands Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power None required Management1 power inline auto Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power...
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... and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your deployed access point and it helps limit potential installation problems to reach locations. This process can be used when a DHCP server is not reachable by your lightweight access points. Figure F-1 Typical Lightweight Access Point Priming Configuration LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide F-1
... and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your deployed access point and it helps limit potential installation problems to reach locations. This process can be used when a DHCP server is not reachable by your lightweight access points. Figure F-1 Typical Lightweight Access Point Priming Configuration LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide F-1
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... open for Lightweight Access Points" section on a different subnet than 5 minutes, the access point is connected to a switch trunk port. You can check by observing the access point LEDs. Connect your lightweight access points to untagged access ports on your access points to other controllers on the network. The lightweight access point must be accomplished using DHCP Option 43. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... open for Lightweight Access Points" section on a different subnet than 5 minutes, the access point is connected to a switch trunk port. You can check by observing the access point LEDs. Connect your lightweight access points to untagged access ports on your access points to other controllers on the network. The lightweight access point must be accomplished using DHCP Option 43. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Access Points, page G-3 • Configuring Option 43 for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. G A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points This appendix describes the steps needed to configure DHCP Option 43 on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switch, for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points, page G-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... Access Points, page G-3 • Configuring Option 43 for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. G A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points This appendix describes the steps needed to configure DHCP Option 43 on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switch, for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points, page G-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... be programmed to one access point type per DHCP pool. Other Cisco Aironet access points use a comma-separated string format for configuring DHCP Option 43. The VCI strings for Cisco access points capable of operating in lightweight mode are listed in Table G-1: Table G-1 Lightweight Access Point VCI Strings Access Point Cisco Aironet 1000 series Cisco Aironet 1100 series Cisco Aironet 1130 series Cisco Aironet 1200 series Cisco Aironet 1240 series Cisco Aironet 1300 series Cisco Aironet 1500 series Vendor...
... be programmed to one access point type per DHCP pool. Other Cisco Aironet access points use a comma-separated string format for configuring DHCP Option 43. The VCI strings for Cisco access points capable of operating in lightweight mode are listed in Table G-1: Table G-1 Lightweight Access Point VCI Strings Access Point Cisco Aironet 1000 series Cisco Aironet 1100 series Cisco Aironet 1130 series Cisco Aironet 1200 series Cisco Aironet 1240 series Cisco Aironet 1300 series Cisco Aironet 1500 series Vendor...
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... CLI: option 43 ascii "10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2" The quotation marks must be included. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide G-3 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as 10.0.10.2 Step 3 Add the option 60 line using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and...
... CLI: option 43 ascii "10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2" The quotation marks must be included. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide G-3 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as 10.0.10.2 Step 3 Add the option 60 line using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and...
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... Series Lightweight Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco Aironet 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 series lightweight access points in hex. A DHCP scope example is as follows: ip dhcp pool network default... is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below : option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide G-4 OL-8371-05 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as 10.0.10.2 Add the option 60 line...
... Series Lightweight Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco Aironet 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 series lightweight access points in hex. A DHCP scope example is as follows: ip dhcp pool network default... is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below : option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide G-4 OL-8371-05 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as 10.0.10.2 Add the option 60 line...
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...); and so on the physical layer used wired local area network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 A protocol available with a large user base and access to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on...many operating systems that is programmed on organization-type or geography; E EAP Ethernet Extensible Authentication Protocol. name.gov-government; Glossary DHCP dipole domain name DNS DSSS Dynamic host configuration protocol. Domain Name System server. for frequency. A server that spreads its ...
...); and so on the physical layer used wired local area network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 A protocol available with a large user base and access to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on...many operating systems that is programmed on organization-type or geography; E EAP Ethernet Extensible Authentication Protocol. name.gov-government; Glossary DHCP dipole domain name DNS DSSS Dynamic host configuration protocol. Domain Name System server. for frequency. A server that spreads its ...
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... 3-14 deployment access points 2-5 process 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... 3-14 deployment access points 2-5 process 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...