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...Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet Generation, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, ...a particular installation. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to part 15 of Cisco Systems, Inc.; These specifications are service marks of the FCC rules. However,...
...Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet Generation, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, ...a particular installation. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to part 15 of Cisco Systems, Inc.; These specifications are service marks of the FCC rules. However,...
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...Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with ...3-11 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4310-05
...Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with ...3-11 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4310-05
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...Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-12 Translated Safety Warnings A-1 Statement 245B-Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-2 Statement 332-Antenna Installation Warning A-3 Statement 1001-Work During Lightning Activity Warning A-4 Statement 1004-Installation Instructions Warning A-5 Statement 1005...11a Radios B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8 Chinese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9 Access Point Model B-9 Regulatory Information B-9 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of...
...Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-12 Translated Safety Warnings A-1 Statement 245B-Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-2 Statement 332-Antenna Installation Warning A-3 Statement 1001-Work During Lightning Activity Warning A-4 Statement 1004-Installation Instructions Warning A-5 Statement 1005...11a Radios B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8 Chinese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9 Access Point Model B-9 Regulatory Information B-9 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of...
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... describes how to use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Conventions This publication uses ...pinouts for basic problems with the access point. Interactive examples use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 5, "Using the Command-Line Interface," describes how to ...
... describes how to use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Conventions This publication uses ...pinouts for basic problems with the access point. Interactive examples use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 5, "Using the Command-Line Interface," describes how to ...
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....11b or 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is available in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. 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... to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called the RM21A radio module - The RM20A and the RM21A radio modules contain dual integrated omnidirectional antennas and directional antennas for a list of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2 • LEDs, page 1-3 • ...
....11b or 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is available in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. 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... to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called the RM21A radio module - The RM20A and the RM21A radio modules contain dual integrated omnidirectional antennas and directional antennas for a list of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2 • LEDs, page 1-3 • ...
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CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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...section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point. Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the...inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. When used with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be especially qualified for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its ...
...section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point. Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the...inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. When used with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be especially qualified for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its ...
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...port (RJ-45) 4 Console port (RJ-45) 5 Mode button 6 Status LEDs 7 Mounting bracket Note Do not connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with the access point's layout, connectors, and 5-GHz module location. Before Beginning the Installation Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point ...Cisco recommends that you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3 to become familiar with blue labels or blue dots to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to mount the access point with its antennas...
...port (RJ-45) 4 Console port (RJ-45) 5 Mode button 6 Status LEDs 7 Mounting bracket Note Do not connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with the access point's layout, connectors, and 5-GHz module location. Before Beginning the Installation Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point ...Cisco recommends that you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3 to become familiar with blue labels or blue dots to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to mount the access point with its antennas...
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... RM21A radio module) 3 Access point Figure 2-3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors ] 1 Left 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 4 Right 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 2 Blue 5-GHz label 5 5-GHz radio 3 Module mounting screws Note Only connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the RM22A radio module. OL-4310-05...
... RM21A radio module) 3 Access point Figure 2-3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors ] 1 Left 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 4 Right 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 2 Blue 5-GHz label 5 5-GHz radio 3 Module mounting screws Note Only connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the RM22A radio module. OL-4310-05...
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...a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up . • On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down. If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RP-TNC) antenna connector. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware ...of the access point and hand tighten. 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 to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors (refer to Figure 2-1 for connector locations). Installation...
...a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up . • On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down. If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RP-TNC) antenna connector. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware ...of the access point and hand tighten. 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 to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors (refer to Figure 2-1 for connector locations). Installation...
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... module for connector locations). Step 2 To mount your antenna. If you are used for use with a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Note The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and the radio module has a corresponding blue label... near the 5-GHz antenna connectors. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ...
... module for connector locations). Step 2 To mount your antenna. If you are used for use with a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Note The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and the radio module has a corresponding blue label... near the 5-GHz antenna connectors. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ...
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... in the access point complying with its antennas pointing down. Refer to Figure 6-1 to mount the access point in environmental air space and will result in a building's environmental air space; Doing so will upgrade to a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends that you intend to use the... after the 5-GHz radio is detachable, you are ready. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to mark the positions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4310-05 Figure 6-1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 ...
... in the access point complying with its antennas pointing down. Refer to Figure 6-1 to mount the access point in environmental air space and will result in a building's environmental air space; Doing so will upgrade to a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends that you intend to use the... after the 5-GHz radio is detachable, you are ready. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to mark the positions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4310-05 Figure 6-1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 ...
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... Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting bracket is designed to allow room for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Figure 6-3 Mounting Bracket Parts 4 3 5 6 2 1... mounting clip 6 Access point mounting bracket 7 Access point OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to Figure 6-3 before proceeding. It may need...
... Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting bracket is designed to allow room for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Figure 6-3 Mounting Bracket Parts 4 3 5 6 2 1... mounting clip 6 Access point mounting bracket 7 Access point OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to Figure 6-3 before proceeding. It may need...
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...Step 4 Determine the location in the ceiling where you will mount the access point and remove an adjacent ceiling tile. Orient the 5-GHz antenna for patch or omnidirectional operation as desired. You can also mount the bracket parallel to mount the access point above a suspended ceiling. Orient ... on the access point mounting bracket. Place the clip over the T-bar box hanger and secure it to the T-bar box hanger. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-05 Figure 6-5 Access Point Mounting Bracket 95739 Note The illustration shows the...
...Step 4 Determine the location in the ceiling where you will mount the access point and remove an adjacent ceiling tile. Orient the 5-GHz antenna for patch or omnidirectional operation as desired. You can also mount the bracket parallel to mount the access point above a suspended ceiling. Orient ... on the access point mounting bracket. Place the clip over the T-bar box hanger and secure it to the T-bar box hanger. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-05 Figure 6-5 Access Point Mounting Bracket 95739 Note The illustration shows the...
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...point and locks it in order to comply with the large ends of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to Figure 6-3). Securing the Access Point ...Kensington lock and security cable. Make sure the clips are Master Lock models 120T or 121T. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables. Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the access point. Connect a drop wire to a building ...the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-7
...point and locks it in order to comply with the large ends of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to Figure 6-3). Securing the Access Point ...Kensington lock and security cable. Make sure the clips are Master Lock models 120T or 121T. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables. Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the access point. Connect a drop wire to a building ...the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-7
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You must remove the blank spacer card prior to remove the antenna wires. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-4 OL-4310-05 The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD ... these steps: Step 1 Push the card-retaining clips (on each side of Retaining Clips on Blank Spacer Card 2 31 74248 1 Card-retaining clips 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Antenna connector (black wire) Step 2 Carefully bend the card near the slots in the internal mini-PCI connector. When released, the board springs up. Removing...
You must remove the blank spacer card prior to remove the antenna wires. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-4 OL-4310-05 The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD ... these steps: Step 1 Push the card-retaining clips (on each side of Retaining Clips on Blank Spacer Card 2 31 74248 1 Card-retaining clips 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Antenna connector (black wire) Step 2 Carefully bend the card near the slots in the internal mini-PCI connector. When released, the board springs up. Removing...
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OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-5 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your fingers to the "Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. Caution The antenna connectors can be damaged by ESD from the 2.4-GHz radio card. ...For instructions on installing the radio card, go to carefully remove the antenna wire connectors from improper handling. Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Step 3 Remove the antenna wires from the mini-PCI connector. Step 1 Use your access point, follow ...
OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-5 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your fingers to the "Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. Caution The antenna connectors can be damaged by ESD from the 2.4-GHz radio card. ...For instructions on installing the radio card, go to carefully remove the antenna wire connectors from improper handling. Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Step 3 Remove the antenna wires from the mini-PCI connector. Step 1 Use your access point, follow ...
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... 3 Carefully remove the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from improper handling. Figure 7-4 Antenna Connector Labels and Mini-PCI Connector 1 MAIN AUX 2 3 74251 1 Antenna connector (black wire) 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Mini-PCI connector Step 4 Connect the white antenna wire connector to touch ...components on the edges, being careful not to the radio card antenna connector marked by the white label (see Figure 7-4). OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-7 Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a...
... 3 Carefully remove the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from improper handling. Figure 7-4 Antenna Connector Labels and Mini-PCI Connector 1 MAIN AUX 2 3 74251 1 Antenna connector (black wire) 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Mini-PCI connector Step 4 Connect the white antenna wire connector to touch ...components on the edges, being careful not to the radio card antenna connector marked by the white label (see Figure 7-4). OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-7 Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a...
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...carefully rotate them in opposite directions until it clicks into place. Carefully position the antenna wires so that its gold pins are separated. If they are aligned with the mini-PCI connector (see Figure 7-4). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-05 Carefully push...2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Step 5 Insert the radio card into the notches on your access point. Caution Do not allow antenna connectors to touch while power is applied, or the radio can be up to three labels affixed to the case. Look at approximately 20o ...
...carefully rotate them in opposite directions until it clicks into place. Carefully position the antenna wires so that its gold pins are separated. If they are aligned with the mini-PCI connector (see Figure 7-4). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-05 Carefully push...2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Step 5 Insert the radio card into the notches on your access point. Caution Do not allow antenna connectors to touch while power is applied, or the radio can be up to three labels affixed to the case. Look at approximately 20o ...
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... L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you. Figure 8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to...
... L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you. Figure 8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to...