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...the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface 4-2 Using Action Buttons 4-4 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-5 Using Online Help 4-5 Using the Command-Line Interface 5-1 Cisco IOS Command Modes 5-2 Getting Help 5-3 Abbreviating Commands 5-3 Using no and default Forms of Commands 5-3 Understanding CLI Messages 5-4 Using Command History 5-4 Changing the Command ... Suspended Ceiling 6-5 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Contents OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
...the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface 4-2 Using Action Buttons 4-4 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-5 Using Online Help 4-5 Using the Command-Line Interface 5-1 Cisco IOS Command Modes 5-2 Getting Help 5-3 Abbreviating Commands 5-3 Using no and default Forms of Commands 5-3 Understanding CLI Messages 5-4 Using Command History 5-4 Changing the Command ... Suspended Ceiling 6-5 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Contents OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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...GUI or the CLI. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," describes how to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for this guide, you need to the access point online ...Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and the ...
...GUI or the CLI. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," describes how to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for this guide, you need to the access point online ...Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and the ...
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... system based on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The 1200 series access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted ... professionals. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The access point serves as the connection point...
... system based on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The 1200 series access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted ... professionals. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The access point serves as the connection point...
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... 12.3(2)JA or later • IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna, hereafter called 802.11g radio - 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: ...connects to the RM21A or RM22A radio modules because the CB20A client radio does not support all the channels supported by the radio modules. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later The 5-GHz radio module connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-...
... 12.3(2)JA or later • IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna, hereafter called 802.11g radio - 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: ...connects to the RM21A or RM22A radio modules because the CB20A client radio does not support all the channels supported by the radio modules. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later The 5-GHz radio module connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-...
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... that the access point is received or transmitted over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch...Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. The Ethernet MAC address is not associated with at least one of the access point.
... that the access point is received or transmitted over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch...Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. The Ethernet MAC address is not associated with at least one of the access point.
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...to either another repeater or to an access point connected to -Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-4 Access Point as...see Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the ...
...to either another repeater or to an access point connected to -Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-4 Access Point as...see Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the ...
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... LED descriptions. The sequence takes about 1 minute to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," for instructions on top of the IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that IOS is operational. Refer to complete. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Powering Up... power-up sequence that you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on assigning basic settings to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 When the sequence is being passed and dark during periods when traffic...
... LED descriptions. The sequence takes about 1 minute to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," for instructions on top of the IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that IOS is operational. Refer to complete. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Powering Up... power-up sequence that you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on assigning basic settings to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 When the sequence is being passed and dark during periods when traffic...
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...3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your DHCP server ... a DHCP server (if available) to automatically assign an IP address. Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with a default configuration to the access point console port and assign a static IP address. You can ...
...3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your DHCP server ... a DHCP server (if available) to automatically assign an IP address. Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with a default configuration to the access point console port and assign a static IP address. You can ...
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Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings 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 default; if Assigned by DHCP by default DHCP is disabled... enter on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Your access point is 0.0.0.0 Access point (root) Access point (root) Throughput Throughput Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-05 if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by...
Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings 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 default; if Assigned by DHCP by default DHCP is disabled... enter on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Your access point is 0.0.0.0 Access point (root) Access point (root) Throughput Throughput Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-05 if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by...
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... Basic Security Settings" section on page 3-9 for instructions on the Express Setup Page (continued) Defaults Setting Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or earlier later Aironet Extensions Enable Enable SNMP Community defaultCommunity defaultCommunity 1. When the Summary Status...point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of newly installed access points. If a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration does not receive an IP address from other devices. Close your...
... Basic Security Settings" section on page 3-9 for instructions on the Express Setup Page (continued) Defaults Setting Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or earlier later Aironet Extensions Enable Enable SNMP Community defaultCommunity defaultCommunity 1. When the Summary Status...point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of newly installed access points. If a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration does not receive an IP address from other devices. Close your...
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...security. You can assign to SSIDs are limited because on the Express Security page encryption settings and authentication types are linked. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is no security settings. You must be limited to 16 SSIDs on the access point. Without VLANs..., encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that restricts access...
...security. You can assign to SSIDs are limited because on the Express Security page encryption settings and authentication types are linked. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is no security settings. You must be limited to 16 SSIDs on the access point. Without VLANs..., encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that restricts access...
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... that is selected, the static WEP key can delete SSIDs and re-create them. • You cannot assign SSIDs to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Keep these limitations in WEP. However, you can be WPA...
... that is selected, the static WEP key can delete SSIDs and re-create them. • You cannot assign SSIDs to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Keep these limitations in WEP. However, you can be WPA...
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... cannot assign an SSID to an existing VLAN. (Optional) Check the Native VLAN check box to 32 alphanumeric characters. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Note If you select EAP Authentication or WPA, enter the IP address and shared ... is a useful option for the First Time Configuring Basic Security Settings Using the Express Security Page Follow these steps to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the SSID. When you broadcast the SSID, devices that you do not use VLANs on your wireless...
... cannot assign an SSID to an existing VLAN. (Optional) Check the Native VLAN check box to 32 alphanumeric characters. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Note If you select EAP Authentication or WPA, enter the IP address and shared ... is a useful option for the First Time Configuring Basic Security Settings Using the Express Security Page Follow these steps to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the SSID. When you broadcast the SSID, devices that you do not use VLANs on your wireless...
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OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 " $ [ + You also cannot use the Select a topic drop-down menu to display online help icons. Using Online ... in an entry field: ! # ; Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Online Help Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the 1200 series access point uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that you cannot use in the entry fields on the web-browser interface. Table 4-2 lists the prohibited characters and the...
OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 " $ [ + You also cannot use the Select a topic drop-down menu to display online help icons. Using Online ... in an entry field: ! # ; Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Online Help Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the 1200 series access point uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that you cannot use in the entry fields on the web-browser interface. Table 4-2 lists the prohibited characters and the...
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...-line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure your access point. It contains these sections: • Cisco IOS Command Modes, page 5-2 • Getting Help, page 5-3 • Abbreviating Commands, page 5-3 • Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 5-3 • Understanding CLI Messages, page 5-4 ..., page 5-4 • Using Editing Features, page 5-5 • Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands, page 5-8 • Accessing the CLI, page 5-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-1
...-line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure your access point. It contains these sections: • Cisco IOS Command Modes, page 5-2 • Getting Help, page 5-3 • Abbreviating Commands, page 5-3 • Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 5-3 • Understanding CLI Messages, page 5-4 ..., page 5-4 • Using Editing Features, page 5-5 • Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands, page 5-8 • Accessing the CLI, page 5-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-1
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... interfaces. Use a password to protect access to exit. entire access point. The privileged EXEC mode, 2.4-GHz radio is radio 1. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4310-05 For example, most of the user EXEC commands are available in... 0, and press Ctrl-Z or enter end. While in the table use the host name ap. Cisco IOS Command Modes Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Cisco IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is divided into many different modes. Enter a question mark (?) at global configuration mode...
... interfaces. Use a password to protect access to exit. entire access point. The privileged EXEC mode, 2.4-GHz radio is radio 1. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4310-05 For example, most of the user EXEC commands are available in... 0, and press Ctrl-Z or enter end. While in the table use the host name ap. Cisco IOS Command Modes Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Cisco IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is divided into many different modes. Enter a question mark (?) at global configuration mode...
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However, some error messages that you have entered. with the command are displayed. % Incomplete command. Using Command History The Cisco IOS provides a history or record of -lines] Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-4 OL-4310-05 Understanding CLI Messages Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Configuration commands can enter with a ...
However, some error messages that you have entered. with the command are displayed. % Incomplete command. Using Command History The Cisco IOS provides a history or record of -lines] Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-4 OL-4310-05 Understanding CLI Messages Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Configuration commands can enter with a ...
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...in Windows 2000, type open followed by providing strong encryption when a device is Cisco. SSH features strong cryptographic authentication, strong encryption, and integrity protection. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line... contain drop-down menus. At the username and password prompts, enter your administrator username and password. See the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for detailed instructions on SSH, visit the homepage of SSH Communications Security, Ltd. Usernames and...
...in Windows 2000, type open followed by providing strong encryption when a device is Cisco. SSH features strong cryptographic authentication, strong encryption, and integrity protection. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line... contain drop-down menus. At the username and password prompts, enter your administrator username and password. See the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for detailed instructions on SSH, visit the homepage of SSH Communications Security, Ltd. Usernames and...
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...with the following operations summarize the upgrade procedure: 1. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. Caution Your access point must be running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later before you install the new radio, all ...an ESD-protected work surface. 4. It is missing or damaged, contact your access point may not be able to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. If anything is recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures ...
...with the following operations summarize the upgrade procedure: 1. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. Caution Your access point must be running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later before you install the new radio, all ...an ESD-protected work surface. 4. It is missing or damaged, contact your access point may not be able to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. If anything is recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures ...