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... away from the television or radio. (That is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB's public domain version of Class B devices: The equipment described in the United States and certain other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. These specifications are designed to comply with...
... away from the television or radio. (That is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB's public domain version of Class B devices: The equipment described in the United States and certain other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. These specifications are designed to comply with...
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...Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-9 Powering Up the Access Point 2-10 3 C H A P T E R Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point...
...Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-9 Powering Up the Access Point 2-10 3 C H A P T E R Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point...
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... can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. In large installations, wireless users within radio range...
... can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. In large installations, wireless users within radio range...
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... initially configured at the factory for a list of access point specifications. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in two configurations: • IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio • IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for diversity operation. The default channel setting...
... initially configured at the factory for a list of access point specifications. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in two configurations: • IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio • IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for diversity operation. The default channel setting...
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...; The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The Ethernet MAC address is received or transmitted over the radio interface. Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one of the channels supported by...
...; The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The Ethernet MAC address is received or transmitted over the radio interface. Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one of the channels supported by...
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... in a building's environmental air space, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Note The Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05
... in a building's environmental air space, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Note The Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05
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... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is sent through the route that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point...
... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is sent through the route that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point...
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... Ethernet LAN when you have been tested to one of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space; no other end labeled To Network to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on your access point and the Cisco Aironet Power Injector for use the power supply...
... Ethernet LAN when you have been tested to one of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space; no other end labeled To Network to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on your access point and the Cisco Aironet Power Injector for use the power supply...
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... default settings using the access point MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point...
... default settings using the access point MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point...
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... LAN and supports wireless clients. - OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 If DHCP is enabled for your network, leave this box if your network administrator. Note In root bridge mode, only a point-to-point bridge link is the default setting; Workgroup Bridge-Check this field blank. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings • IP Address-Use this box if the unit (also called root access point) is connected to a wired LAN. - Click this setting...
... LAN and supports wireless clients. - OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 If DHCP is enabled for your network, leave this box if your network administrator. Note In root bridge mode, only a point-to-point bridge link is the default setting; Workgroup Bridge-Check this field blank. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings • IP Address-Use this box if the unit (also called root access point) is connected to a wired LAN. - Click this setting...
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... connection to the access point. Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup Page Setting System Name or Host Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Role in Radio Network Optimize Radio Network for Defaults Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or earlier later ap ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in repeater mode...
... connection to the access point. Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup Page Setting System Name or Host Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Role in Radio Network Optimize Radio Network for Defaults Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or earlier later ap ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in repeater mode...
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... switch must configure an SSID before client devices can assign to the access point. Table 3-2 Security Types on an interface. However, static WEP keys are linked. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is at the bottom of the four security settings on MAC address (refer to your network. You should consider limiting association to VLANs, you create by using this option only for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use...
... switch must configure an SSID before client devices can assign to the access point. Table 3-2 Security Types on an interface. However, static WEP keys are linked. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is at the bottom of the four security settings on MAC address (refer to your network. You should consider limiting association to VLANs, you create by using this option only for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use...
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... types, use the Security Server Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. Note For detailed information about security and security settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for simple configuration of basic security, the options available are enabled on the bridge. Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you select Enable VLAN, the static WEP key should be configured once. Client devices that associate using the Express Security page: • If the No VLAN option is already configured on all radio interfaces...
... types, use the Security Server Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. Note For detailed information about security and security settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for simple configuration of basic security, the options available are enabled on the bridge. Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you select Enable VLAN, the static WEP key should be configured once. Client devices that associate using the Express Security page: • If the No VLAN option is already configured on all radio interfaces...
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... you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on the network.
... you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 CH A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on the network.
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..., IP address, and SSID. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on the page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for upgrading and managing firmware. System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to the access point, the status of...
..., IP address, and SSID. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on the page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for upgrading and managing firmware. System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to the access point, the status of...
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... SSID as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. If a wireless client is primarily used for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is tsunami. Note The carrier busy test is unable to authenticate with your access point must also set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with your access point...
... SSID as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. If a wireless client is primarily used for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is tsunami. Note The carrier busy test is unable to authenticate with your access point must also set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with your access point...
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... need to the "Default IP Address Behavior" section on page 9-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The access point is configured with the wireless link. b. Click Start to the access point. You should perform this test several times. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 For additional information on access point default behavior, refer to completely reset the configuration. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns...
... need to the "Default IP Address Behavior" section on page 9-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The access point is configured with the wireless link. b. Click Start to the access point. You should perform this test several times. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 For additional information on access point default behavior, refer to completely reset the configuration. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns...
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... 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-8 OL-4310-05 Caution Your access point must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by using the web browser interface. Step 1 Open your username in the User Name field. Reloading the Access Point Image If your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Enter the access point password in the browser address line and...
... 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-8 OL-4310-05 Caution Your access point must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by using the web browser interface. Step 1 Open your username in the User Name field. Reloading the Access Point Image If your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Enter the access point password in the browser address line and...
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...access point to reload the access point image file from a connected TFTP server. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-9 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Using the MODE button You can also use the Web browser interface to reload the access point image file. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots as indicated by all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using the Web...
...access point to reload the access point image file from a connected TFTP server. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-9 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Using the MODE button You can also use the Web browser interface to reload the access point image file. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots as indicated by all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using the Web...
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...and default forms of commands 5-3 OL-4310-05 INDEX terminal emulator settings 3-4 command-line interface See CLI command modes 5-2 commands abbreviating 5-3 no and default 5-3 connectors C-1, C-3 console port E-2 D data rates C-4 declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting 9-7 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-6, D-7, D-8 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
...and default forms of commands 5-3 OL-4310-05 INDEX terminal emulator settings 3-4 command-line interface See CLI command modes 5-2 commands abbreviating 5-3 no and default 5-3 connectors C-1, C-3 console port E-2 D data rates C-4 declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting 9-7 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-6, D-7, D-8 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...