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Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide November 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8247-03
Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide November 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8247-03
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... regulations, and you may result in illustrative content is not installed in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it is unintentional and coincidental Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may be limited by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part...
... regulations, and you may result in illustrative content is not installed in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it is unintentional and coincidental Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may be limited by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part...
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... ii-xiii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines ii-xiv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Hardware Features 1-3 Radio Module Slots 1-5 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Operating Modes 1-5 Spatial Multiplexing 1-5 Maximum Ratio Combining 1-6 ...Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... ii-xiii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines ii-xiv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Hardware Features 1-3 Radio Module Slots 1-5 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Operating Modes 1-5 Spatial Multiplexing 1-5 Maximum Ratio Combining 1-6 ...Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point 2-29 Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate 2-30 Removing a Radio Module 2-32 Inserting a Radio Module 2-34 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8247-03
... a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point 2-29 Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate 2-30 Removing a Radio Module 2-32 Inserting a Radio Module 2-34 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8247-03
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...Condition on Autonomous Access Points 3-7 Intelligent Power Management 3-7 Inline Power Status Messages 3-8 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-11 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-13 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-13 Running the Carrier Busy Test ...to the Access Point Locally 3-22 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-24 Troubleshooting 1250 Series 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 Checking the Power Injector LEDs 4-6...
...Condition on Autonomous Access Points 3-7 Intelligent Power Management 3-7 Inline Power Status Messages 3-8 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-11 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-13 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-13 Running the Carrier Busy Test ...to the Access Point Locally 3-22 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-24 Troubleshooting 1250 Series 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 Checking the Power Injector LEDs 4-6...
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...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese... B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Chinese Translation B-11 English Translation B-11 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-12 Access Point Models B-12 Regulatory Information B-12 Portuguese Translation B-12 English Translation B-12 ...
...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese... B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Chinese Translation B-11 English Translation B-11 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-12 Access Point Models B-12 Regulatory Information B-12 Portuguese Translation B-12 English Translation B-12 ...
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Contents C A P P E N D I X D A P P E N D I X E A P P E N D I X F A P P E N D I X GLOSSARY INDEX Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points F-4 OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
Contents C A P P E N D I X D A P P E N D I X E A P P E N D I X F A P P E N D I X GLOSSARY INDEX Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points F-4 OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.4 commands, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, ...Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Support box. Preface Audience This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the access ...
... and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.4 commands, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, ...Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Support box. Preface Audience This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the access ...
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... information for locating the autonomous and lightweight access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8247-03 Note Means reader take note. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could...
... information for locating the autonomous and lightweight access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8247-03 Note Means reader take note. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could...
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... OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label CONSOLE MODE SN: NNNNNNNNN 48vDC ETHERNET 170347, 781-00460-01 A0 SN: NNNNNNNNN The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1252AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1252AG-A-k9 • Serial number...
... OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label CONSOLE MODE SN: NNNNNNNNN 48vDC ETHERNET 170347, 781-00460-01 A0 SN: NNNNNNNNN The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1252AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1252AG-A-k9 • Serial number...
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...K9 or AIR-RM1252G-A-K9 • Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Radio MAC address, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits) • Location of the radio module case (see the monthly What's New in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco..., such as Made in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8247-03 Obtaining...
...K9 or AIR-RM1252G-A-K9 • Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Radio MAC address, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits) • Location of the radio module case (see the monthly What's New in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco..., such as Made in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8247-03 Obtaining...
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...Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The autonomous access points can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The autonomous access point (model: AIR... rates. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point connects wireless and wired networks or is the center point of ...
...Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The autonomous access points can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The autonomous access point (model: AIR... rates. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point connects wireless and wired networks or is the center point of ...
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... the access point to a controller. This chapter provides information on both the access point and controller. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8247-03 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to it... access point and controller do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1252) is part of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and...
... the access point to a controller. This chapter provides information on both the access point and controller. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8247-03 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to it... access point and controller do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1252) is part of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and...
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...-8247-03 5 1 2.4-GHz radio antenna 4 5-GHz radio antenna 2 Module slot 0 (2.4-GHz radio module shown) 5 Module slot 1 (5-GHz radio module shown) 3 LEDs 6 PC cable security slot Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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...) Note The 5-GHz antennas have a blue dot or blue label to correspond to the blue labels around the antenna connectors on the 5-GHz radio module. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8247-03 Figure 1-2 Radio Module - Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates a radio module.
...) Note The 5-GHz antennas have a blue dot or blue label to correspond to the blue labels around the antenna connectors on the 5-GHz radio module. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8247-03 Figure 1-2 Radio Module - Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates a radio module.
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... module slots: Slot 0 and Slot 1 (see Figure 1-1). The 5-GHz radio supports 802.11a and 802.11n modes of operation. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 2.4-GHz radio also supports 1 or 2 transmitting antennas and up to 3 receiving antennas. Using special data packet features allows the receivers...
... module slots: Slot 0 and Slot 1 (see Figure 1-1). The 5-GHz radio supports 802.11a and 802.11n modes of operation. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 2.4-GHz radio also supports 1 or 2 transmitting antennas and up to 3 receiving antennas. Using special data packet features allows the receivers...
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... Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. Gain (dBi) 2 2.2 2.2 3 5.2 5.2 5.2 6 6.5 8.5 10 5-GHz Antennas AIR-ANT5135DG-R non-articulated omnidirectional AIR-ANT5135D-R articulating dipole AIR-ANT5140V-R omnidirectional AIR-ANT5145V-R1 diversity ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT5160V-R1 omnidirectional Gain (dBi) 3.5 3.5 4 4.5 6 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8247-03 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Maximum Ratio Combining The radio...
... Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. Gain (dBi) 2 2.2 2.2 3 5.2 5.2 5.2 6 6.5 8.5 10 5-GHz Antennas AIR-ANT5135DG-R non-articulated omnidirectional AIR-ANT5135D-R articulating dipole AIR-ANT5140V-R omnidirectional AIR-ANT5145V-R1 diversity ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT5160V-R1 omnidirectional Gain (dBi) 3.5 3.5 4 4.5 6 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8247-03 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Maximum Ratio Combining The radio...
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... ETHERNET 1 2 1 DC power connector (+56 VDC) 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) CONSOLE MODE 3 4 3 Console port (RJ-45) 4 MODE button OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs The access point has three LEDs (see Figure 1-3). The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45...
... ETHERNET 1 2 1 DC power connector (+56 VDC) 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) CONSOLE MODE 3 4 3 Console port (RJ-45) 4 MODE button OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs The access point has three LEDs (see Figure 1-3). The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45...
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... LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to prevent an over the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8247-03 Note After completing your computer's COM port to UL 2043 and should not be built using...flow control. UL 2043 Compliance The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with only one radio module installed)...
... LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to prevent an over the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8247-03 Note After completing your computer's COM port to UL 2043 and should not be built using...flow control. UL 2043 Compliance The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with only one radio module installed)...
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... mounting plate with Padlock- Note The mounting plate and padlock are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Anti-Theft Features There are two methods of the radio modules. Figure 1-4 Access Point with a padlock (see...
... mounting plate with Padlock- Note The mounting plate and padlock are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Anti-Theft Features There are two methods of the radio modules. Figure 1-4 Access Point with a padlock (see...