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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Corporate 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: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: Text Part Number: OL-2155-02
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Corporate 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: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: Text Part Number: OL-2155-02
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... one of a program developed by turning it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. If the interference stops, it off. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is causing interference by the University of California...
... one of a program developed by turning it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. If the interference stops, it off. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is causing interference by the University of California...
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... and Console Ports 1-4 Ethernet Port 1-4 Console Port 1-4 Metal Enclosure 1-4 Indicators 1-5 Security Lock Feature 1-6 Network Configuration Examples 1-7 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-7 Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range 1-8 CONTENTS Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... and Console Ports 1-4 Ethernet Port 1-4 Console Port 1-4 Metal Enclosure 1-4 Indicators 1-5 Security Lock Feature 1-6 Network Configuration Examples 1-7 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-7 Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range 1-8 CONTENTS Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Setup Utility 3-3 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-3 Finding the Access Point's IP Address 3-3 Setting the Access Point IP Address and SSID 3-4 Entering Basic Settings 3-6 Using an Internet browser 3-6 Using a Terminal Emulator 3-9 Selecting Pages and Settings 3-9 Applying Changes to the Configuration 3-9 Assigning Basic Settings 3-9 Default Basic Settings 3-13 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-2155-02
... Setup Utility 3-3 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-3 Finding the Access Point's IP Address 3-3 Setting the Access Point IP Address and SSID 3-4 Entering Basic Settings 3-6 Using an Internet browser 3-6 Using a Terminal Emulator 3-9 Selecting Pages and Settings 3-9 Applying Changes to the Configuration 3-9 Assigning Basic Settings 3-9 Default Basic Settings 3-13 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-2155-02
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... Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 4-3 Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling 4-4 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 4-5 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 4-5 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade 5-1 Overview 5-2 Unpacking the Radio 5-2 Opening the Access Cover 5-3 Removing a Blank Spacer Card 5-4 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 5-5 Installing a 2.4-... Installation Warning A-2 Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-3 Installation and Grounding Warning A-4 Lightning Activity Warning A-6 Installation Warning A-7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
... Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 4-3 Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling 4-4 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 4-5 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 4-5 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade 5-1 Overview 5-2 Unpacking the Radio 5-2 Opening the Access Cover 5-3 Removing a Blank Spacer Card 5-4 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 5-5 Installing a 2.4-... Installation Warning A-2 Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-3 Installation and Grounding Warning A-4 Lightning Activity Warning A-6 Installation Warning A-7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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..., Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-4 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-4 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-6 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-6 Japanese Translation B-6 English Translation B-7 Console Cable Pinouts C-1 Overview C-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts C-2 Channels and Antenna Settings D-1 Channels D-2....11a (5-GHz Band) D-3 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains D-4 IEEE 802.11b (2.4 GHz Band) D-4 IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) D-6 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-2155-02
..., Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-4 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-4 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-6 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-6 Japanese Translation B-6 English Translation B-7 Console Cable Pinouts C-1 Overview C-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts C-2 Channels and Antenna Settings D-1 Channels D-2....11a (5-GHz Band) D-3 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains D-4 IEEE 802.11b (2.4 GHz Band) D-4 IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) D-6 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-2155-02
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...of the safety warnings in Japan. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii Audience This publication is for the person installing and configuring a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point for installing and removing the 5-GHz radio module. Organization... This guide contains the following sections: Chapter 1, "Overview," describes the features and specifications of the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Chapter 3, "Basic Configuration," describes how to potential problems encountered during setup. Chapter...
...of the safety warnings in Japan. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii Audience This publication is for the person installing and configuring a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point for installing and removing the 5-GHz radio module. Organization... This guide contains the following sections: Chapter 1, "Overview," describes the features and specifications of the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Chapter 3, "Basic Configuration," describes how to potential problems encountered during setup. Chapter...
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.../index.htm • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point describes features and caveats for access points running firmware release XX.xx. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/index.htm • Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT...
.../index.htm • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point describes features and caveats for access points running firmware release XX.xx. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/index.htm • Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT...
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... utilities running the Windows operating system. Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Preface Obtaining Documentation • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows provides hardware features...
... utilities running the Windows operating system. Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Preface Obtaining Documentation • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows provides hardware features...
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...). Customers and partners can submit your comments by mail by writing to bug-doc@cisco.com. Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of your comments. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to this URL: http://www.cisco.com Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-2155-02 You can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and...
...). Customers and partners can submit your comments by mail by writing to bug-doc@cisco.com. Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of your comments. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to this URL: http://www.cisco.com Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-2155-02 You can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and...
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...) is not restored quickly. Cisco TAC inquiries are available: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. No workaround is degraded. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi...
...) is not restored quickly. Cisco TAC inquiries are available: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. No workaround is degraded. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi...
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When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-2155-02 Obtaining Technical Assistance Preface Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your product serial number.
When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-2155-02 Obtaining Technical Assistance Preface Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your product serial number.
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... following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-7 • Access Point Specifications, page 1-10 OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Each transceiver serves as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network or as they become available. The access point is IEEE 802.11a compliant when configured with the 5-GHz radio module...
... following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-7 • Access Point Specifications, page 1-10 OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Each transceiver serves as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network or as they become available. The access point is IEEE 802.11a compliant when configured with the 5-GHz radio module...
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...Access point control using the console port or an Internet browser • Three status indicators • Security lock feature - However, an access point...The radio card contains a wireless LAN transceiver that operates in two of the access point: • Single- The...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-2155-02 Field-upgrade to the access point's card bus connector. Security cable keyhole to provide the access point...range is 5.25 to an internal access point mini-PCI slot. Dual band-simultaneous 2.4-GHz radio ...
...Access point control using the console port or an Internet browser • Three status indicators • Security lock feature - However, an access point...The radio card contains a wireless LAN transceiver that operates in two of the access point: • Single- The...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-2155-02 Field-upgrade to the access point's card bus connector. Security cable keyhole to provide the access point...range is 5.25 to an internal access point mini-PCI slot. Dual band-simultaneous 2.4-GHz radio ...
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... you must use the 1200 series power module or power injector. The access point supports the following power sources: • Inline power - Caution The 1200 series power injectors are not compatible with other end into one of the 5.0-GHz radio in a building's environmental air space, such as above...sources. Note If you need to run a separate power cord to the access point. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the access point might cause the switch or patch panel to shut down the port to ...
... you must use the 1200 series power module or power injector. The access point supports the following power sources: • Inline power - Caution The 1200 series power injectors are not compatible with other end into one of the 5.0-GHz radio in a building's environmental air space, such as above...sources. Note If you need to run a separate power cord to the access point. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the access point might cause the switch or patch panel to shut down the port to ...
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... having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for environmental air space with the 5-GHz radio installed. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-2155-02 The access point also supports an industrial temperature operating range (refer to open the management...mount the access point in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the unit for your wireless LAN area. Note If you plan to connect your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Key Features Chapter 1 Overview Antenna Connectors The access point supports two...
... having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for environmental air space with the 5-GHz radio installed. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-2155-02 The access point also supports an industrial temperature operating range (refer to open the management...mount the access point in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the unit for your wireless LAN area. Note If you plan to connect your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Key Features Chapter 1 Overview Antenna Connectors The access point supports two...
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...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless client device. • The radio indicator blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. Note The Radio and Status indicators are used for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio operation. Steady green indicates that the access point... 1-1 Indicators on the 1200 Series Access Point Radio Status Ethernet 74046 • The Ethernet indicator signals Ethernet traffic on top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association...
...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless client device. • The radio indicator blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. Note The Radio and Status indicators are used for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio operation. Steady green indicates that the access point... 1-1 Indicators on the 1200 Series Access Point Radio Status Ethernet 74046 • The Ethernet indicator signals Ethernet traffic on top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association...
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... secured to the mounting bracket and the mounting bracket screws along with a lock, the access point is properly installed on laptop computers. Figure 1-2 Access Point Security Points 12 3 74344 1 Security cable keyhole 2 5-GHz module slot access cover 3 Security hasp for padlock Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-2155-02 The security cable keyhole allows you to lock...
... secured to the mounting bracket and the mounting bracket screws along with a lock, the access point is properly installed on laptop computers. Figure 1-2 Access Point Security Points 12 3 74344 1 Security cable keyhole 2 5-GHz module slot access cover 3 Security hasp for padlock Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-2155-02 The security cable keyhole allows you to lock...
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.... Root Unit on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 65999 OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-3 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network. If more than one access point is seamless and transparent to both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless LANs. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration...
.... Root Unit on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 65999 OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-3 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network. If more than one access point is seamless and transparent to both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless LANs. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration...
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... alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-2155-02 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an...
... alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-2155-02 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an...