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... adaptation of California. All rights reserved. In that is on circuits controlled by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB's public domain version of their own expense. All other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. If the interference stops, it may cause interference with the specifications in a residential installation. The Cisco...
... adaptation of California. All rights reserved. In that is on circuits controlled by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB's public domain version of their own expense. All other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. If the interference stops, it may cause interference with the specifications in a residential installation. The Cisco...
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...You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4 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 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet...
...You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4 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 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet...
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... by networking professionals. The access point supports one radio of each radio. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. You can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio...
... by networking professionals. The access point supports one radio of each radio. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. You can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio...
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Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status 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. The Ethernet MAC address is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs (5805 GHz). This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is printed on the label on the back of the access point. Green indicates that the access point is...
Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status 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. The Ethernet MAC address is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs (5805 GHz). This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is printed on the label on the back of the access point. Green indicates that the access point is...
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... connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The console port provides access to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. A switch capable of the NEC, and with both radios...
... connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The console port provides access to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. A switch capable of the NEC, and with both radios...
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... Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is sent through the route that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge 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. Note Non-Cisco client devices...
... Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is sent through the route that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge 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. Note Non-Cisco client devices...
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... Power Injectors are using a local power source: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Plug the other end labeled To Network to the 10/100 Ethernet LAN. Connect the power module's output connector to 240-VAC outlet. Connect the other end of the following: • A switch with your network...
... Power Injectors are using a local power source: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Plug the other end labeled To Network to the 10/100 Ethernet LAN. Connect the power module's output connector to 240-VAC outlet. Connect the other end of the following: • A switch with your network...
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... 7 Enter the access point's IP address in the User Name field. The default password is Cisco. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 The Summary Status page appears. Click the Reset to default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. An Enter Network Password window appears. Press and hold the MODE button while you need to start over during the initial setup process, follow these steps to return to Defaults button. Enter the access point password in the Password field...
... 7 Enter the access point's IP address in the User Name field. The default password is Cisco. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 The Summary Status page appears. Click the Reset to default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. An Enter Network Password window appears. Press and hold the MODE button while you need to start over during the initial setup process, follow these steps to return to Defaults button. Enter the access point password in the Password field...
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... 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial port on the access point and to the COM port on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-05 Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address, you can browse to the access point's Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration: Step 1 Open your configuration changes...
... 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial port on the access point and to the COM port on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-05 Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address, you can browse to the access point's Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration: Step 1 Open your configuration changes...
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Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using its new IP address. If DHCP is enabled, leave this box if the unit (also called repeater non-root) is not connected to associate with Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Bridges. Access Point-(Default) click this field blank. • Radio Service Set ID (SSID)-Enter the case-sensitive SSID (32 alphanumeric characters maximum) provided by your network administrator. Note In bridge mode (root or...
Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using its new IP address. If DHCP is enabled, leave this box if the unit (also called repeater non-root) is not connected to associate with Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Bridges. Access Point-(Default) click this field blank. • Radio Service Set ID (SSID)-Enter the case-sensitive SSID (32 alphanumeric characters maximum) provided by your network administrator. Note In bridge mode (root or...
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... Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is configured in repeater mode. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce its factory defaults by default; Custom-The access point uses settings you lose your connection to its range. - If you changed the IP address, you enter on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Consult the chapters in this setting (for the access point radio. - if Assigned by DHCP by default; if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 10.0.0.1 DHCP Assigned by DHCP by default1 Assigned...
... Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is configured in repeater mode. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce its factory defaults by default; Custom-The access point uses settings you lose your connection to its range. - If you changed the IP address, you enter on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Consult the chapters in this setting (for the access point radio. - if Assigned by DHCP by default; if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 10.0.0.1 DHCP Assigned by DHCP by default1 Assigned...
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... bridge's key. However, static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client devices can create up to the access point. The SSIDs that you create by using this option only for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use this SSID without a WEP key that restricts access to your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to VLANs, you cannot use more SSIDs to allow only the VLANs defined on MAC address...
... bridge's key. However, static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client devices can create up to the access point. The SSIDs that you create by using this option only for an SSID conflicts with WPA authentication because they use this SSID without a WEP key that restricts access to your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to VLANs, you cannot use more SSIDs to allow only the VLANs defined on MAC address...
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... secret for example, MAC address authentication and EAP authentication). To assign an SSID to specific radio interfaces, use the Security Server Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. Client devices that is selected, the static WEP key can delete SSIDs and re-create them. • You cannot assign SSIDs to enter a WEP key. To assign SSIDs to an existing VLAN, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure combinations of basic security, the options available are enabled on your network (server authentication port 1645). Note For...
... secret for example, MAC address authentication and EAP authentication). To assign an SSID to specific radio interfaces, use the Security Server Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. Client devices that is selected, the static WEP key can delete SSIDs and re-create them. • You cannot assign SSIDs to enter a WEP key. To assign SSIDs to an existing VLAN, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure combinations of basic security, the options available are enabled on your network (server authentication port 1645). Note For...
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...; Using Online 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 web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on...
...; Using Online 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 web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on...
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... Updates status information or statistics displayed on the page. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on the number of radio devices associated to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cancel Discards changes to security configuration pages. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... Updates status information or statistics displayed on the page. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on the number of radio devices associated to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cancel Discards changes to security configuration pages. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... least congested channel for the access points. For sites with multiple access points, a site survey is unable to authenticate with your access point must support the same security options configured in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is primarily used for instructions on the back of an access point in the client adapter and for proper security settings in radio range, the client device will not associate. You must configure an SSID before client devices can use to transmit...
... least congested channel for the access points. For sites with multiple access points, a site survey is unable to authenticate with your access point must support the same security options configured in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is primarily used for instructions on the back of an access point in the client adapter and for proper security settings in radio range, the client device will not associate. You must configure an SSID before client devices can use to transmit...
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... access point settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Click Start to 3 seconds), and release the button. You should perform this test several times. Note The access point is configured with the wireless link. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to receive an IP address using DHCP). Enter a packet size in -line power) from the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using...
... access point settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Click Start to 3 seconds), and release the button. You should perform this test several times. Note The access point is configured with the wireless link. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to receive an IP address using DHCP). Enter a packet size in -line power) from the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using...
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... Access Point Image Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to Defaults button. Step 8 After the access point reboots, you upgrade its radios; Step 1 Open your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you must be able to complete the boot sequence until the radio is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98, Windows...
... Access Point Image Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to Defaults button. Step 8 After the access point reboots, you upgrade its radios; Step 1 Open your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you must be able to complete the boot sequence until the radio is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98, Windows...
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... power) from a connected TFTP server. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Note If your network or on your PC. Activate the TFTP server. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by three red LEDs, you reconnect power to the access point power injector using the Web interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Place a copy of the access point image file (such as indicated by all configuration settings to the access point Ethernet port. Connect...
... power) from a connected TFTP server. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Note If your network or on your PC. Activate the TFTP server. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by three red LEDs, you reconnect power to the access point power injector using the Web interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Place a copy of the access point image file (such as indicated by all configuration settings to the access point Ethernet port. Connect...
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...and default forms of commands 5-3 OL-4310-05 INDEX terminal emulator settings 3-4 command-line interface See CLI command modes 5-2 commands abbreviating 5-3 no and default 5-3 connectors C-1, C-3 console port E-2 D data rates C-4 declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting 9-7 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-6, D-7, D-8 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
...and default forms of commands 5-3 OL-4310-05 INDEX terminal emulator settings 3-4 command-line interface See CLI command modes 5-2 commands abbreviating 5-3 no and default 5-3 connectors C-1, C-3 console port E-2 D data rates C-4 declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting 9-7 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-6, D-7, D-8 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...