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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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... or loss of data. Related Publications For more information about access points and related products, refer to the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/index.htm • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point describes features and caveats for access points running firmware release XX.xx. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings...
... or loss of data. Related Publications For more information about access points and related products, refer to the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/index.htm • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point describes features and caveats for access points running firmware release XX.xx. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings...
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... OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can access the most current Cisco documentation on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client...
... OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can access the most current Cisco documentation on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client...
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... with the 2.4-GHz radio and is designed to the network. The access point is IEEE 802.11a compliant when configured with the 5-GHz radio module. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point (hereafter called the access point) delivers a cost-effective, reliable, secure, and easily managed wireless LAN solution for enterprise customers and for dual-band radio operation through...
... with the 2.4-GHz radio and is designed to the network. The access point is IEEE 802.11a compliant when configured with the 5-GHz radio module. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point (hereafter called the access point) delivers a cost-effective, reliable, secure, and easily managed wireless LAN solution for enterprise customers and for dual-band radio operation through...
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... • Metal enclosure supports installation within environmental air spaces (enclosure complies with single- Security hasp to secure the access point to support dual-band radio operation •... internal access point mini-PCI slot. or dual-band radio capability. 5-GHz Radio Module The 5-GHz radio module connects to 5.35 GHz Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...the access point's card bus connector. The radio card contains a wireless LAN transceiver that operates in two of the access point: • Single- Security cable keyhole to secure the access point ...
... • Metal enclosure supports installation within environmental air spaces (enclosure complies with single- Security hasp to secure the access point to support dual-band radio operation •... internal access point mini-PCI slot. or dual-band radio capability. 5-GHz Radio Module The 5-GHz radio module connects to 5.35 GHz Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...the access point's card bus connector. The radio card contains a wireless LAN transceiver that operates in two of the access point: • Single- Security cable keyhole to secure the access point ...
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... Port The Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to provide coverage for environmental air space with the 5-GHz radio installed. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-2155-02 Diversity coverage helps maintain a clear radio signal between the access point and wireless client devices. Just as above suspended ceilings. The console port provides...
... Port The Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to provide coverage for environmental air space with the 5-GHz radio installed. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-2155-02 Diversity coverage helps maintain a clear radio signal between the access point and wireless client devices. Just as above suspended ceilings. The console port provides...
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...wireless client device. • The radio indicator blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Indicators The three indicators on the wired LAN. Note The Radio and Status indicators are used for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio operation. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point... Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 This indicator blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 Indicators on the 1200 Series Access Point Radio Status Ethernet 74046...
...wireless client device. • The radio indicator blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Indicators The three indicators on the wired LAN. Note The Radio and Status indicators are used for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio operation. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point... Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 This indicator blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 Indicators on the 1200 Series Access Point Radio Status Ethernet 74046...
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... LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically connect to the default configuration. The access point's default configuration is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as a 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 Note The...
... LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically connect to the default configuration. The access point's default configuration is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as a 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 Note The...
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Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting 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 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired...
Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting 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 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired...
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... not attached to a wired LAN; The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-5 shows an access point in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in...
... not attached to a wired LAN; The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-5 shows an access point in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in...
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...8226; Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of wireless devices on airplanes is limited to the limits set forth by FCC-certified equipment. The use of the body, especially the face or...Information Follow the guidelines in this section to the instructions in this radio device according to ensure proper operation and safe use : - Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-2155-02 otherwise, the radio may be professionally installed. High-gain wall-mount or mast-mount antennas ...
...8226; Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of wireless devices on airplanes is limited to the limits set forth by FCC-certified equipment. The use of the body, especially the face or...Information Follow the guidelines in this section to the instructions in this radio device according to ensure proper operation and safe use : - Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-2155-02 otherwise, the radio may be professionally installed. High-gain wall-mount or mast-mount antennas ...
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... installation instructions before you connect the system to national and local codes (e.g. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Warning Do not work on the phase conductors (all persons. Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it...
... installation instructions before you connect the system to national and local codes (e.g. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Warning Do not work on the phase conductors (all persons. Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it...
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...Minimal Overlap Coverage Option By arranging the access points so that would cause collisions. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 A narrow coverage area with the same SSID to each wireless client device depends on the same frequency... the aggregate radio system throughput. Chapter 2 Installation Installation Guidelines Coverage Options The network architecture options of wireless stations and access points provide for maximum system throughput. Note The following coverage options apply to provide a wide coverage area with...
...Minimal Overlap Coverage Option By arranging the access points so that would cause collisions. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 A narrow coverage area with the same SSID to each wireless client device depends on the same frequency... the aggregate radio system throughput. Chapter 2 Installation Installation Guidelines Coverage Options The network architecture options of wireless stations and access points provide for maximum system throughput. Note The following coverage options apply to provide a wide coverage area with...
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... shelving or a steel pillar can hinder performance of wireless devices. When supporting dual mode 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz operation, you may have to an operational access point. Check each device in the RF network must be configured with the same SSID to data bit rates. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-2155-02 Consider the...
... shelving or a steel pillar can hinder performance of wireless devices. When supporting dual mode 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz operation, you may have to an operational access point. Check each device in the RF network must be configured with the same SSID to data bit rates. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-2155-02 Consider the...
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... are using the console port, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-2155-02 The access point default system name is AIR-AP1200-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is supported, different SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5-GHz operation may be used for the wireless network, such as described in the "Entering Basic...
... are using the console port, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-2155-02 The access point default system name is AIR-AP1200-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is supported, different SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5-GHz operation may be used for the wireless network, such as described in the "Entering Basic...
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...the Software License Agreement. For other operating systems, you can be used only on the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Locate the utilities section and click on your Internet browser to start the utility. Click IPSUvxxxxx.exe. The... IPSU icon appears on the Cisco web site. The vxxxxxx identifies the software package version number. Download and save the file to expand the file. Double-click Setup.exe and follow the steps provided by a DHCP server. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
...the Software License Agreement. For other operating systems, you can be used only on the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Locate the utilities section and click on your Internet browser to start the utility. Click IPSUvxxxxx.exe. The... IPSU icon appears on the Cisco web site. The vxxxxxx identifies the software package version number. Download and save the file to expand the file. Double-click Setup.exe and follow the steps provided by a DHCP server. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
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...; If DHCP or BOOTP is a unique identifier that connects an Ethernet network with an IP address for the access point's 2.4-GHz wireless LAN in the Radio Service Set ID (SSID) field. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Entering Basic Settings Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Select a configuration server protocol...
...; If DHCP or BOOTP is a unique identifier that connects an Ethernet network with an IP address for the access point's 2.4-GHz wireless LAN in the Radio Service Set ID (SSID) field. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Entering Basic Settings Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Select a configuration server protocol...
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... an access point. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce the access point's range. - Throughput-Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce throughput. - Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce the access point's range. - To automatically configure the access point to be connected to test the access point by having it communicate with a wireless connection to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
... an access point. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce the access point's range. - Throughput-Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce throughput. - Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce the access point's range. - To automatically configure the access point to be connected to test the access point by having it communicate with a wireless connection to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
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... a wireless connection to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide. Custom-Type c and then press Enter to select this setting if the access point will be recognized on the AP Radio Hardware page, refer to an access point. The access point uses the settings you need to test the access point by the access point but might reduce the access point's range. - OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200...
... a wireless connection to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide. Custom-Type c and then press Enter to select this setting if the access point will be recognized on the AP Radio Hardware page, refer to an access point. The access point uses the settings you need to test the access point by the access point but might reduce the access point's range. - OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200...