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...limits for Class A or Class B digital devices. If the interference stops, it may radiate radio-frequency energy. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in the document are designed to one of its affiliates in the United States and certain other... found to comply with the specifications in this equipment in a residential area is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try...
...limits for Class A or Class B digital devices. If the interference stops, it may radiate radio-frequency energy. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in the document are designed to one of its affiliates in the United States and certain other... found to comply with the specifications in this equipment in a residential area is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try...
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... 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 Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to...
... 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 Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to...
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For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, you need to install your network. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix To use this guide...
For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, you need to install your network. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix To use this guide...
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... convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. • Arguments for which you solve a problem. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL...
... convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. • Arguments for which you solve a problem. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL...
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... 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...
... 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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...OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated ...Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the command...
...OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated ...Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the command...
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... lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include... (see page 1-6) Refer to a controller). Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
... lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include... (see page 1-6) Refer to a controller). Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
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... persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to discover the controller IP addresses from microwave ovens. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is...
... persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to discover the controller IP addresses from microwave ovens. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is...
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... power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 INJECTOR_DETECTED_PD inline power source-This message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has been configured to the access point. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your access point is connected to report the...
... power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 INJECTOR_DETECTED_PD inline power source-This message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has been configured to the access point. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your access point is connected to report the...
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... required power injector is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point. Note A Cisco power injector might be required. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 The< platform name> indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. It is installed, issue the command: power inline negotiation injector installed. • %CDP_PD-2-POWER_LOW: All radios...
... required power injector is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point. Note A Cisco power injector might be required. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 The< platform name> indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. It is installed, issue the command: power inline negotiation injector installed. • %CDP_PD-2-POWER_LOW: All radios...
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... the MAC address of the new switch port where the access point was moved to a new Cisco switch port and a power injector is providing power to supply sufficient power. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Note The power inline negotiation injector installed command will fail if CDP is installed on the current...
... the MAC address of the new switch port where the access point was moved to a new Cisco switch port and a power injector is providing power to supply sufficient power. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Note The power inline negotiation injector installed command will fail if CDP is installed on the current...
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... be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Support for your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to the Access Point Locally" section on page 3-20). Cisco switches...Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power injector being used. 4. The power source must be currently available for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that does not support Intelligent...
... be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Support for your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to the Access Point Locally" section on page 3-20). Cisco switches...Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power injector being used. 4. The power source must be currently available for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that does not support Intelligent...
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... power source must comply with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands Power Source AC power module Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point System Power Settings Configuration changes are not required...
... power source must comply with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands Power Source AC power module Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point System Power Settings Configuration changes are not required...
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... Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Access Point System Power Settings Cisco Switch Power Command Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power Settings: Pre-standard Compatibility (selected) Power Injector: power inline auto Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Installed...
... Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Access Point System Power Settings Cisco Switch Power Command Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power Settings: Pre-standard Compatibility (selected) Power Injector: power inline auto Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Installed...
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...Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Note When using the access point browser interface, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Hold the MODE button until the Ethernet LED...and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to 3 seconds), and release the button. The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15
...Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Note When using the access point browser interface, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Hold the MODE button until the Ethernet LED...and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to 3 seconds), and release the button. The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15
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... the Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Step 7 After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the MODE button. Reloading the Access Point Image If your PC to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... the Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Step 7 After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the MODE button. Reloading the Access Point Image If your PC to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page displays. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step...
... interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page displays. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step...
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... Cisco IOS software. • The access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-8371-05 When an access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands...
... Cisco IOS software. • The access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-8371-05 When an access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands...
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...Table 4-1). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-8371-05 If your Cisco switch is not desired, you can configure the access point to operate in pre-standard compatibility mode and the access point automatically enters full power mode if these controller CLI commands: 1) ... to a higher-powered switch • Use a Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch port • Use the 48-VDC power module to locally power the access point Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands Intelligent Power Management support is dependent on the version of...
...Table 4-1). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-8371-05 If your Cisco switch is not desired, you can configure the access point to operate in pre-standard compatibility mode and the access point automatically enters full power mode if these controller CLI commands: 1) ... to a higher-powered switch • Use a Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch port • Use the 48-VDC power module to locally power the access point Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands Intelligent Power Management support is dependent on the version of...
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... or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Power injector must comply with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power sourcing equipment (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. Table 4-2 Using CLI Power Commands CLI Commands Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco...
... or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Power injector must comply with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power sourcing equipment (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. Table 4-2 Using CLI Power Commands CLI Commands Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco...