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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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.... (That is no longer complying with FCC requirements for a Class B digital device in a particular installation. All other of their own expense. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Operation of this document or Website are trademarks of TCP header compression is likely to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
.... (That is no longer complying with FCC requirements for a Class B digital device in a particular installation. All other of their own expense. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Operation of this document or Website are trademarks of TCP header compression is likely to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
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...-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-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
...-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-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... 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
... 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity...
... the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity...
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GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... 12.3 Mainline. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, 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. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. Organization This guide is...
... 12.3 Mainline. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, 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. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. Organization This guide is...
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... to prime access points with the autonomous access point. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Note Means reader take note. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...within an optional element. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the access point's serial console port. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and ...
... to prime access points with the autonomous access point. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Note Means reader take note. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...within an optional element. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the access point's serial console port. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...housing (refer to Figure 1). Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1242AG-A-k9 • Serial number, such as...VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) • MAC address, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii
...housing (refer to Figure 1). Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1242AG-A-k9 • Serial number, such as...VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) • MAC address, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii
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... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
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.... The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR...
.... The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR...
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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 the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they...
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 the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they...
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Hardware Features Key hardware features 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 Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes...
Hardware Features Key hardware features 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 Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes...
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...PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 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... power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the...
...PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 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... power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the...
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... on page 4-3 for a description of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single...
... on page 4-3 for a description of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single...
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...) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space; Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's ... There are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be connected to operate the access point with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 the bottom plate might not provide enough power...
...) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space; Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's ... There are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be connected to operate the access point with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 the bottom plate might not provide enough power...
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... using the mounting plate and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the plate 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 Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point with a padlock (see Figure 1-4). Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T...
... using the mounting plate and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the plate 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 Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point with a padlock (see Figure 1-4). Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T...
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... or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected...
... or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected...