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... Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines 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 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs ... 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines 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 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs ... 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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...Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-11 Running the Carrier Busy Test 3-13 Running the Ping Test 3-14 Resetting to the Default Configuration 3-14 ... Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting ...
...Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-11 Running the Carrier Busy Test 3-13 Running the Ping Test 3-14 Resetting to the Default Configuration 3-14 ... Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting ...
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.../5/EC (R&TTE Directive) 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...Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access ...
.../5/EC (R&TTE Directive) 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...Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access ...
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...with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation ... Audience This guide is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. The 1240AG series access point is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the...
...with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation ... Audience This guide is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. The 1240AG series access point is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the...
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... supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical...
... supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical...
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...;kerhetsvarningar].) Related Publications These documents provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the controller: •...
...;kerhetsvarningar].) Related Publications These documents provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the controller: •...
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... browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE...
... browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE...
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration...point. • Lightweight access points do not match. In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The ...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration...point. • Lightweight access points do not match. In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The ...
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... UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console... 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
... UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console... 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
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... The port is located on the end of the unit (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your configuration changes, you can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on the back of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a ...-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio1. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Figure 1-2 shows the location of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the...
... The port is located on the end of the unit (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your configuration changes, you can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on the back of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a ...-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio1. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Figure 1-2 shows the location of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the...
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... user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ...
... user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ...
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...the route that blocks radio communication. Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit...autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access ...
...the route that blocks radio communication. Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit...autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access ...
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... Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge...
... Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge...
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... Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer...
... Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer...
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...; DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Where is desired. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your controller software... on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. Cisco recommends that are not connected to a controller. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on building perimeter walls unless outside of buildings. •...
...; DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Where is desired. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your controller software... on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. Cisco recommends that are not connected to a controller. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on building perimeter walls unless outside of buildings. •...
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...section on page 2-16). For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 4-3. Attach your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during ...your building site survey. d. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable ...
...section on page 2-16). For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 4-3. Attach your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during ...your building site survey. d. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable ...
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... (right/primary) Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of.../PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point ...
... (right/primary) Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of.../PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point ...
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...with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter...3-14 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation ...
...with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter...3-14 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation ...
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... there is no default SSID. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to send requests indefinitely. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ...and enable the radios before client devices can associate to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Close your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05...
... there is no default SSID. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to send requests indefinitely. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ...and enable the radios before client devices can associate to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Close your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05...