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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
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... , make certain the equipment and the television or radio are designed to radio communications. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. These specifications are designed to Increase Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath...
... , make certain the equipment and the television or radio are designed to radio communications. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. These specifications are designed to Increase Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath...
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...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 Busy Test 3-13 Running 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...
...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 Busy Test 3-13 Running 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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...," lists technical specifications for the access point. Conventions This publication uses these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you enter is in boldface ... in angle brackets (< >). Note Means reader take note. 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 basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for ...
...," lists technical specifications for the access point. Conventions This publication uses these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you enter is in boldface ... in angle brackets (< >). Note Means reader take note. 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 basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for ...
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... settings maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG...
... settings maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG...
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... • Power module • Inline power: - Using inline power, you must be hot. The access point supports the following port settings to a terminal emulator to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Hardware ...The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL...
... • Power module • Inline power: - Using inline power, you must be hot. The access point supports the following port settings to a terminal emulator to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Hardware ...The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL...
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... the access point. Warning This warning symbol means danger. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network ...that the antenna is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Before you connect the system to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Statement 353 ... of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 You are provided in user exposure that...
... the access point. Warning This warning symbol means danger. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network ...that the antenna is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Before you connect the system to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Statement 353 ... of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 You are provided in user exposure that...
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... access ports for connecting your access points. - Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless system management.... The network operators can use the MAC address and location information to create maps for each access point perform these steps: a. On a desktop or shelf (see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... access ports for connecting your access points. - Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless system management.... The network operators can use the MAC address and location information to create maps for each access point perform these steps: a. On a desktop or shelf (see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... port to indicate the starting of the operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Follow these steps to connect the access point to the access point's 48-VDC power port (see Figure 2-13...
... port to indicate the starting of the operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Follow these steps to connect the access point to the access point's 48-VDC power port (see Figure 2-13...
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...Green - Blue Green - - Flash memory test ok. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Blinking ... end of the unit. 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 unit. Initialize Flash file system.
...Green - Blue Green - - Flash memory test ok. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Blinking ... end of the unit. 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 unit. Initialize Flash file system.
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...failure during image recovery. 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 Ethernet failure. Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery ... devices, check the following areas. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. amber - Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Flash file system failure. Bad MAC address. No Cisco IOS image file. Blinking amber - Environment variable...
...failure during image recovery. 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 Ethernet failure. Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery ... devices, check the following areas. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. amber - Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Flash file system failure. Bad MAC address. No Cisco IOS image file. Blinking amber - Environment variable...
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... to transmit data must be connected to 15.4 W with your access point, contact the system administrator for full operation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Also, some inline power sources are capable of supplying the required power for the access point radio. If a wireless client is the MAC address for full operation, but some...
... to transmit data must be connected to 15.4 W with your access point, contact the system administrator for full operation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Also, some inline power sources are capable of supplying the required power for the access point radio. If a wireless client is the MAC address for full operation, but some...
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... setting to exit the terminal session. The power source must comply with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser You can also use your browser pop-up blocker. Note The...
... setting to exit the terminal session. The power source must comply with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser You can also use your browser pop-up blocker. Note The...
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... insufficient power. When you browse to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. If your Cisco power source to your access point operating in full-power mode, choose System Software > System Configuration. non-Cisco switch 802.3af compliant non-Cisco Configuration changes are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 You should...
... insufficient power. When you browse to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. If your Cisco power source to your access point operating in full-power mode, choose System Software > System Configuration. non-Cisco switch 802.3af compliant non-Cisco Configuration changes are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 You should...
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... the System Software page displays. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Step 1 Open your browser pop-up blocker. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to the access point...
... the System Software page displays. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Step 1 Open your browser pop-up blocker. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to the access point...
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...platforms and with Netscape version 7.0 on the Software Upgrade page. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Note Your access point configuration is Cisco. Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. An Enter Network Password page displays. The... default username is Cisco and the default password is not changed when using HTTP or TFTP ...
...platforms and with Netscape version 7.0 on the Software Upgrade page. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Note Your access point configuration is Cisco. Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. An Enter Network Password page displays. The... default username is Cisco and the default password is not changed when using HTTP or TFTP ...
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...in the Upload New System Image Tar File field. When a message displays that indicates the upgrade is Cisco. The Summary Status page displays. The HTTP Upgrade page displays. Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Browser TFTP Interface The... the access point image file. If the file is located in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the TFTP server root directory with Netscape version 7.0 on the Software Upgrade page. 3-18 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
...in the Upload New System Image Tar File field. When a message displays that indicates the upgrade is Cisco. The Summary Status page displays. The HTTP Upgrade page displays. Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Browser TFTP Interface The... the access point image file. If the file is located in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the TFTP server root directory with Netscape version 7.0 on the Software Upgrade page. 3-18 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
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...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 unit. Blue Operating status Green - - Blinking green - - - Blinking green - - - green Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Initialize Flash file system... 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. Starting Cisco ...
...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 unit. Blue Operating status Green - - Blinking green - - - Blinking green - - - green Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Initialize Flash file system... 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. Starting Cisco ...
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... file system failure. Blinking - Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the access point. Amber Controller status Alternating green, red , and amber1 General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition for more than five minutes, the access point is ... - and blue Off Amber Blinking red Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8371-05 Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 2 to 30...
... file system failure. Blinking - Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the access point. Amber Controller status Alternating green, red , and amber1 General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition for more than five minutes, the access point is ... - and blue Off Amber Blinking red Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8371-05 Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 2 to 30...
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These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following two conditions: 1. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This device may cause undesired operation. This device must accept any interference received, ...Statement Tested 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, CA 95134-1706 USA This...
These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following two conditions: 1. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This device may cause undesired operation. This device must accept any interference received, ...Statement Tested 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, CA 95134-1706 USA This...