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... WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND...of UCB's public domain version of the FCC rules. Copyright © 1981, Regents of the University of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following information is for Class A or Class B digital devices. This equipment has been...
... WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND...of UCB's public domain version of the FCC rules. Copyright © 1981, Regents of the University of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following information is for Class A or Class B digital devices. This equipment has been...
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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 CLI...
... 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 CLI...
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... 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 Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. To use this release. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software...
... 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 Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. To use this release. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software...
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... documents 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 browse...
... documents 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 browse...
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... a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous...
... a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous...
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... a controller, you can configure the radio settings. 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 the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they lack...
... a controller, you can configure the radio settings. 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 the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they lack...
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Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The data is sent...
Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The data is sent...
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...; Install the access point away from a DNS server. to your access points. For additional information, refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco recommends that can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller software version supports the access points to interference that...
...; Install the access point away from a DNS server. to your access points. For additional information, refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco recommends that can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller software version supports the access points to interference that...
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..., page 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G).
..., page 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G).
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...condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 ... end of the unit. Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Light...
...condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 ... end of the unit. Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Light...
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... failure. Blinking amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery ...failure. Red Red Amber Software failure; and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table ...Cisco IOS image file. amber - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - - Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... failure. Blinking amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery ...failure. Red Red Amber Software failure; and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table ...Cisco IOS image file. amber - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - - Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. The username and password are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of newly installed access points. SSID Wireless...
... software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. The username and password are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of newly installed access points. SSID Wireless...
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... and firmware versions that displays on the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the access point Ethernet port is the MAC address for the access point radio. When the access point is unable to authenticate with which it as... source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to 15.4 W with your access point, contact the system administrator for proper security settings in the client ...
... and firmware versions that displays on the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the access point Ethernet port is the MAC address for the access point radio. When the access point is unable to authenticate with which it as... source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to 15.4 W with your access point, contact the system administrator for proper security settings in the client ...
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... and to optimize power usage on ; When the access point determines that are turned on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is connected to in pre-standard compatibility mode and the access point automatically enters full power mode if these Cisco switches are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient...
... and to optimize power usage on ; When the access point determines that are turned on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is connected to in pre-standard compatibility mode and the access point automatically enters full power mode if these Cisco switches are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient...
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... used to prevent a possible overload condition with older switch software using the power inline negotiation injector override command, a power injector must use this Cisco IOS CLI command to override the inline power checks. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Each Cisco switch should be installed to prevent possibly overloading underpowered power...
... used to prevent a possible overload condition with older switch software using the power inline negotiation injector override command, a power injector must use this Cisco IOS CLI command to override the inline power checks. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Each Cisco switch should be installed to prevent possibly overloading underpowered power...
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... page 3-20). The power source must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that support Intelligent Power Management always configure the use...
... page 3-20). The power source must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that support Intelligent Power Management always configure the use...
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...) Power Injector: Installed on the System Software > System Configuration page. non-Cisco switch 802.3af compliant non-Cisco Configuration changes are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Power injector must be currently available for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Perform these Power Settings...
...) Power Injector: Installed on the System Software > System Configuration page. non-Cisco switch 802.3af compliant non-Cisco Configuration changes are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Power injector must be currently available for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Perform these Power Settings...
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..., or Cisco IOS commands. Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Click System Software and the System Software page displays... Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Using the Web Browser Interface Follow these...
..., or Cisco IOS commands. Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Click System Software and the System Software page displays... Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Using the Web Browser Interface Follow these...
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... File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Using the MODE Button You can use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. Rename the access point image file in -line power, use...
... File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Using the MODE Button You can use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. Rename the access point image file in -line power, use...
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... displays. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Click the Browse button to the access point image file on the Software Upgrade page. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 After the access point reboots, you should disable your PC. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using the...
... displays. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Click the Browse button to the access point image file on the Software Upgrade page. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 After the access point reboots, you should disable your PC. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using the...