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... Features 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
... Features 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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... access point online help, which is for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix This guide also includes an overview of wireless local area networks. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of the access point and describes the access point's role in your network. Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for completely configuring the access point...
... access point online help, which is for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix This guide also includes an overview of wireless local area networks. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of the access point and describes the access point's role in your network. Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for completely configuring the access point...
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... 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 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) in an internal mini-PCI...
... 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 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) in an internal mini-PCI...
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... or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet...one wireless client. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the radio interface. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Green indicates that the access point ...
... or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet...one wireless client. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the radio interface. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Green indicates that the access point ...
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... security hasp, you can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. Figure 1-2 shows an access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in an all stations together...
... security hasp, you can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. Figure 1-2 shows an access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in an all stations together...
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...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 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the user. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a wired ...roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of one access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. As users move out of range of a facility to another without losing their ...
...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 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the user. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a wired ...roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of one access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. As users move out of range of a facility to another without losing their ...
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... configuration, two bridges (root and non-root) connect two remote LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-5). Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting...
... configuration, two bridges (root and non-root) connect two remote LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-5). Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting...
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... is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is that the wireless communication link can be over a longer distance than an access point supports. Typically, an access point can communicate over an approximate 1-mile range; The main advantage of this configuration is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass...
... is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is that the wireless communication link can be over a longer distance than an access point supports. Typically, an access point can communicate over an approximate 1-mile range; The main advantage of this configuration is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass...
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... energy emitted by the local codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of wireless devices in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this manual will result in user exposure that is ...any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • The use . Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4310-05 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits,...
... energy emitted by the local codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of wireless devices in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this manual will result in user exposure that is ...any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • The use . Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4310-05 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits,...
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...), and release the button. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to Defaults button. The default username is Cisco. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 ...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 your access point (such as your PC, a default gateway address and subnet mask...
...), and release the button. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to Defaults button. The default username is Cisco. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 ...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 your access point (such as your PC, a default gateway address and subnet mask...
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... Beacon-Use this setting to allow devices that the unit is not connected to associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. - Root Bridge-Specifies that client devices use to associate with the access point. - OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Scanner-This setting is being used by the...
... Beacon-Use this setting to allow devices that the unit is not connected to associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. - Root Bridge-Specifies that client devices use to associate with the access point. - OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Scanner-This setting is being used by the...
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Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Step 7 • Optimize Radio Network for-Use this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is now running but might reduce its range. - Browse ...to the new IP address to reconnect to select either preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for a few seconds...
Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Step 7 • Optimize Radio Network for-Use this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is now running but might reduce its range. - Browse ...to the new IP address to reconnect to select either preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for a few seconds...
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...as you use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server, it is no default SSID. To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions: Step 1 Step... Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of newly installed access points. For detail security information, refer to 5. If a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default...
...as you use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server, it is no default SSID. To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions: Step 1 Step... Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of newly installed access points. For detail security information, refer to 5. If a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default...
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... for Cisco Aironet Access Points). Mandatory WEP. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use VLANs on your network. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to the bridge based on an interface. If any of the page. None. However, if you cannot use VLANs on your wireless...
... for Cisco Aironet Access Points). Mandatory WEP. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use VLANs on your network. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to the bridge based on an interface. If any of the page. None. However, if you cannot use VLANs on your wireless...
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Configuring Basic Security Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Table 3-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page (continued) Security Type EAP Authentication WPA ...Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of the bridge's security capabilities. Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you must enter the IP address and shared secret for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ...
Configuring Basic Security Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Table 3-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page (continued) Security Type EAP Authentication WPA ...Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of the bridge's security capabilities. Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you must enter the IP address and shared secret for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ...
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Refer to the bridge unless their SSID matches this SSID. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Note These characters are limited. This is the most secure setting. • If you select Static WEP Key, choose... for 128-bit keys). • If you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the SSID. Step 6 Click Apply. The SSID appears in Beacon check box...
Refer to the bridge unless their SSID matches this SSID. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Note These characters are limited. This is the most secure setting. • If you select Static WEP Key, choose... for 128-bit keys). • If you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the SSID. Step 6 Click Apply. The SSID appears in Beacon check box...
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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. It ... Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that 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...
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. It ... Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that 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...
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...links to the page and remains on a page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on the page. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Association Displays a list of all devices on the number of radio ... parent-client relationships. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on your wireless LAN. Configuration Action Buttons Apply Saves changes made to the page and returns to be included in ...
...links to the page and remains on a page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on the page. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Association Displays a list of all devices on the number of radio ... parent-client relationships. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on your wireless LAN. Configuration Action Buttons Apply Saves changes made to the page and returns to be included in ...
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... kit ships with your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)-not used on the 1200 series access point. • 1200 series product compliance label (AIR-AP1231G-x-K9) • 1200 series radio compliance label (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) Table 7-1 shows where to...
... kit ships with your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)-not used on the 1200 series access point. • 1200 series product compliance label (AIR-AP1231G-x-K9) • 1200 series radio compliance label (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) Table 7-1 shows where to...
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... the product compliance label to place them on the access point. Finding the Software Version To find the software version on your wireless network settings refer to log into the access point and enter the show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) C1200 Software ...version of your access point does not run IOS software, the software version appears at default values. Table 8-1 Locations for Compliance Labels 1200 Series Model AIR-RM21A-x-K9 or AIR-RM22A-x-K9 Radio Compliance Label AIR-AP1210-x-K9 Product Compliance Label AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A All ...
... the product compliance label to place them on the access point. Finding the Software Version To find the software version on your wireless network settings refer to log into the access point and enter the show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) C1200 Software ...version of your access point does not run IOS software, the software version appears at default values. Table 8-1 Locations for Compliance Labels 1200 Series Model AIR-RM21A-x-K9 or AIR-RM22A-x-K9 Radio Compliance Label AIR-AP1210-x-K9 Product Compliance Label AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A All ...