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...ix Conventions x Related Publications xii Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.com xiii Product Documentation DVD xiii Ordering Documentation xiii Documentation Feedback xiv Cisco Product Security Overview xiv Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xiv Obtaining Technical Assistance xv Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website xv Locating the ... 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
...ix Conventions x Related Publications xii Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.com xiii Product Documentation DVD xiii Ordering Documentation xiii Documentation Feedback xiv Cisco Product Security Overview xiv Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xiv Obtaining Technical Assistance xv Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website xv Locating the ... 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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... 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvii Severity 3 (S3)-Operational performance of your business operations. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of your business operations. Severity 2 (S2)-Operation of an existing network is the quarterly publication from these companies and the technologies...
... 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvii Severity 3 (S3)-Operational performance of your business operations. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of your business operations. Severity 2 (S2)-Operation of an existing network is the quarterly publication from these companies and the technologies...
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...the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 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 ...slot and a 5-GHz radio module (IEEE 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware ...
...the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 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 ...slot and a 5-GHz radio module (IEEE 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware ...
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..., such as a root unit connected to a wired LAN; The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of securing the access point to help prevent theft: • Security cable keyhole-You can use the security cable slot to secure the ... access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. it functions as Central Unit 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...
..., such as a root unit connected to a wired LAN; The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of securing the access point to help prevent theft: • Security cable keyhole-You can use the security cable slot to secure the ... access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. it functions as Central Unit 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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... LAN An access point connected directly to the user. Figure 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 The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one...point, they automatically connect to the network. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. If more than one ...
... LAN An access point connected directly to the user. Figure 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 The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one...point, they automatically connect to the network. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. If more than one ...
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...blocks radio communication. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for ...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 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN....
...blocks radio communication. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for ...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 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN....
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...This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The main advantage of this configuration is that the wireless communication link can communicate over an approximate 1-mile range; Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge In...the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Typically, an access point can be over an approximate 21-mile range. however, the 2.4 GHz bridge-to and from the main LAN using ...
...This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The main advantage of this configuration is that the wireless communication link can communicate over an approximate 1-mile range; Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge In...the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Typically, an access point can be over an approximate 21-mile range. however, the 2.4 GHz bridge-to and from the main LAN using ...
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Follow these steps to and from the access point. • Install the access point away from microwave ovens. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Return all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in an area ...where large steel structures such as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. Ensure that all packing materials to common causes of interference that can cause signal interference. Check each item for damage. If any item is...
Follow these steps to and from the access point. • Install the access point away from microwave ovens. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Return all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in an area ...where large steel structures such as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. Ensure that all packing materials to common causes of interference that can cause signal interference. Check each item for damage. If any item is...
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... the access point's range but probably requires additional configuring to conform to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. • Aironet Extensions-Enable this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. ...If you changed the IP address, you enter on your connection to its range. - Note You can restore the access point to the access point...
... the access point's range but probably requires additional configuring to conform to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. • Aironet Extensions-Enable this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. ...If you changed the IP address, you enter on your connection to its range. - Note You can restore the access point to the access point...
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Return to 256. Using Editing Features This section describes the editing features that Wrap, page 5-7 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 It contains these sections: • Enabling and Disabling Editing Features, page ...Feature The command history feature is from 0 to more recent commands. Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features The range is automatically enabled. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively more recent commands in Table 5-4: Table 5-4 Recalling Commands Action1 Result Press...
Return to 256. Using Editing Features This section describes the editing features that Wrap, page 5-7 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 It contains these sections: • Enabling and Disabling Editing Features, page ...Feature The command history feature is from 0 to more recent commands. Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features The range is automatically enabled. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively more recent commands in Table 5-4: Table 5-4 Recalling Commands Action1 Result Press...
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... the access point's WEP keys. The MAC address for instructions on the Status page in the access point, such as the access point. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is tsunami. If a wireless client is unable to authenticate with your access point must support the same security... Test You can associate to the access point. For sites with multiple access points, a site survey is primarily used for proper security settings in radio range, the client device will not associate. WEP Keys The WEP key you set up exactly the same on the back of an access point in...
... the access point's WEP keys. The MAC address for instructions on the Status page in the access point, such as the access point. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is tsunami. If a wireless client is unable to authenticate with your access point must support the same security... Test You can associate to the access point. For sites with multiple access points, a site survey is primarily used for proper security settings in radio range, the client device will not associate. WEP Keys The WEP key you set up exactly the same on the back of an access point in...
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Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical Range Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Indoor (across office cubicle walls): RM20A radio module: 165 ft (50.3 m) at 6 Mbps 130 ft (39.6 m) ... ft (182.9 m) at 18 Mbps 250 ft (76.2 m) at 54 Mbps Note Using 2.2dBi antennas at the access point and client adapter. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-5 Access Point with 6 dBi antennas at the access point and the client adapter.
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical Range Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Indoor (across office cubicle walls): RM20A radio module: 165 ft (50.3 m) at 6 Mbps 130 ft (39.6 m) ... ft (182.9 m) at 18 Mbps 250 ft (76.2 m) at 54 Mbps Note Using 2.2dBi antennas at the access point and client adapter. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-5 Access Point with 6 dBi antennas at the access point and the client adapter.
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.... name.gov-government; name.au-Australia; A type of decibels to an isotropic antenna that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The device retains the assigned address for example: name.com-commercial; name.edu-educational; A... the same subnet. A radio device that refers to all addresses on . The area of two (often internal) elements. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 The server maintains a database of networks or network resources based on a...
.... name.gov-government; name.au-Australia; A type of decibels to an isotropic antenna that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The device retains the assigned address for example: name.com-commercial; name.edu-educational; A... the same subnet. A radio device that refers to all addresses on . The area of two (often internal) elements. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 The server maintains a database of networks or network resources based on a...
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... user information with a transmitter's carrier signal. Any of physical objects. RF Radio frequency. Glossary M MAC modulation multipath multicast packet Media Access Control address. R range A linear measure of the weakest signal a receiver can send a signal. O omni-directional This typically refers to multiple addresses. Multiplex (OFDM) P packet A... 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. A single data message (packet) sent to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern. GL-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05
... user information with a transmitter's carrier signal. Any of physical objects. RF Radio frequency. Glossary M MAC modulation multipath multicast packet Media Access Control address. R range A linear measure of the weakest signal a receiver can send a signal. O omni-directional This typically refers to multiple addresses. Multiplex (OFDM) P packet A... 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. A single data message (packet) sent to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern. GL-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05
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... 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 IN-1
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...and more command output 5-8 frequencies 802.11a RM20A radio module D-4 802.11a RM21A and RM22A radio modules D-5 802.11b radio D-2 802.11g radio D-3 frequency range C-4 G global configuration mode 5-2 H help, for the command line 5-3 history changing the buffer size 5-4 described 5-4 disabling 5-5 recalling commands 5-5 Home button 4-4... temperature C-2 P package contents 2-3 password reset 9-7 pinouts, serial cable E-2 power connecting 2-8 input C-1 output C-3 power level, maximum D-6 privileged EXEC mode 5-2 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05
...and more command output 5-8 frequencies 802.11a RM20A radio module D-4 802.11a RM21A and RM22A radio modules D-5 802.11b radio D-2 802.11g radio D-3 frequency range C-4 G global configuration mode 5-2 H help, for the command line 5-3 history changing the buffer size 5-4 described 5-4 disabling 5-5 recalling commands 5-5 Home button 4-4... temperature C-2 P package contents 2-3 password reset 9-7 pinouts, serial cable E-2 power connecting 2-8 input C-1 output C-3 power level, maximum D-6 privileged EXEC mode 5-2 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05
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... radio D-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 9-8 RF exposure B-6 S safety warnings, translated A-1 serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 SSH Communications Security, Ltd. 5-9 status indicators 9-2, C-1 storage temperature C-2 V voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2, A-1 Web-based interface common buttons 4-4 compatible browsers 4-1, 4-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 9-11 weight C-2 WEP key 9-5 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 3-12 T Telnet 3-14 temperature...
... radio D-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 9-8 RF exposure B-6 S safety warnings, translated A-1 serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 SSH Communications Security, Ltd. 5-9 status indicators 9-2, C-1 storage temperature C-2 V voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2, A-1 Web-based interface common buttons 4-4 compatible browsers 4-1, 4-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 9-11 weight C-2 WEP key 9-5 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 3-12 T Telnet 3-14 temperature...