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... 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 Console Port 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-6 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 Console Port 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-6 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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Contents Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety...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... Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9 Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 ...
Contents Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety...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... Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9 Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 ...
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... 9-4 SSID 9-5 WEP Keys 9-5 Security Settings 9-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 9-5 Running the Ping or Link Test 9-6 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-7 Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8 Using the MODE button 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-05
... 9-4 SSID 9-5 WEP Keys 9-5 Security Settings 9-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 9-5 Running the Ping or Link Test 9-6 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-7 Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8 Using the MODE button 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-05
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...online help, which is organized into these IOS commands, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Command Reference for completely configuring the access point using Cisco IOS commands to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Help buttons on the GUI pages....point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For configuration information refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the First Time," describes how to configure basic settings on using the GUI or the CLI. OL-...
...online help, which is organized into these IOS commands, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Command Reference for completely configuring the access point using Cisco IOS commands to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Help buttons on the GUI pages....point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For configuration information refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the First Time," describes how to configure basic settings on using the GUI or the CLI. OL-...
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Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides ... but could be useful information. Conventions Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser Interface," describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to the access point's serial console port. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the...
Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides ... but could be useful information. Conventions Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser Interface," describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to the access point's serial console port. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the...
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... is updated regularly and may have .pdf versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order documentation from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace. The Product Documentation DVD is found on portable media. OL-4310-05...
... is updated regularly and may have .pdf versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order documentation from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace. The Product Documentation DVD is found on portable media. OL-4310-05...
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... 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 configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but... professionals. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI...
... 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 configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but... professionals. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI...
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...the access point settling on one radio of access point specifications. Refer to the access point's modified card bus connector and is available in two configurations: • IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio • IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter ... the factory for single-radio operation to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for single- The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or...
...the access point settling on one radio of access point specifications. Refer to the access point's modified card bus connector and is available in two configurations: • IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio • IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter ... the factory for single-radio operation to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for single- The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or...
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... 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. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs (5805 GHz). This LED is normally green...
... 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. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs (5805 GHz). This LED is normally green...
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... in a durable metal case having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation 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 operation in accordance with Section 300-22... power, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Use ...
... in a durable metal case having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation 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 operation in accordance with Section 300-22... power, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Use ...
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... in an All-Wireless Network In an all stations together. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. The access point serves as a stand-alone root unit. The access point's default configuration is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as the central unit in All-Wireless ...Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Figure 1-2 Access ...
... in an All-Wireless Network In an all stations together. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. The access point serves as a stand-alone root unit. The access point's default configuration is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as the central unit in All-Wireless ...Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Figure 1-2 Access ...
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... 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-05 Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly...
... 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-05 Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly...
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... wired LAN by sending packets 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.... Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to...
... wired LAN by sending packets 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.... Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to...
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... communicate over an approximate 21-mile range. however, the 2.4 GHz bridge-to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to and from the main LAN using the ...workgroup bridge. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides ...
... communicate over an approximate 21-mile range. however, the 2.4 GHz bridge-to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to and from the main LAN using the ...workgroup bridge. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides ...
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...antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RP-TNC) antenna connector. Do not connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with your antenna. Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came with blue labels or blue dots... cables (refer to the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-8). • Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting kit to install the access point on...
...antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RP-TNC) antenna connector. Do not connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with your antenna. Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came with blue labels or blue dots... cables (refer to the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-8). • Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting kit to install the access point on...
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..., you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on assigning basic settings to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. 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 you are ready to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for LED descriptions.
..., you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on assigning basic settings to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. 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 you are ready to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for LED descriptions.
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... and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3 • Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-4 • Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Configuring Basic Security Settings, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-14 • Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI,... page 3-14 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 CH A P T E R 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your access point.
... and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3 • Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-4 • Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Configuring Basic Security Settings, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-14 • Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI,... page 3-14 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 CH A P T E R 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your access point.
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... Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to Defaults button. Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. Enter the access point password in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. Cisco...access point settings return to default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. Before You Start Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer ...
... Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to Defaults button. Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. Enter the access point password in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. Cisco...access point settings return to default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. Before You Start Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer ...
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...console port. - When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Provide your organization's network administrator with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your ... server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. The access point's MAC address is configured with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP ...
...console port. - When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Provide your organization's network administrator with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your ... server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. The access point's MAC address is configured with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP ...