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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Software Release 11.50T August, 2002 Corporate 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: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-2159-03
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Software Release 11.50T August, 2002 Corporate 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: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-2159-03
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... Your Internet Quotient, and iQuick Study are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CCIP, the Cisco Arrow logo, the Cisco Powered Network mark, the Cisco Systems Verified logo, Cisco Unity, Follow Me Browsing, FormShare, Internet Quotient, iQ Breakthrough...
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... xvii Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco.com xvii Technical Assistance Center xviii Cisco TAC Web Site xviii Cisco TAC Escalation Center xix Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Management Options 1-2 Roaming Client Devices 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-3 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-3 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-4 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iii
... xvii Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco.com xvii Technical Assistance Center xviii Cisco TAC Web Site xviii Cisco TAC Escalation Center xix Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Management Options 1-2 Roaming Client Devices 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-3 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-3 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-4 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iii
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... MIBs 2-10 Configuration 3-1 Basic Settings 3-2 Entering Basic Settings 3-3 System Name 3-3 MAC Address 3-3 Configuration Server Protocol 3-4 Default IP Address 3-4 Default IP Subnet Mask 3-4 Default Gateway 3-4 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) 3-5 Role in Radio Network 3-5 Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) 3-8 Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility With) 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iv OL...
... MIBs 2-10 Configuration 3-1 Basic Settings 3-2 Entering Basic Settings 3-3 System Name 3-3 MAC Address 3-3 Configuration Server Protocol 3-4 Default IP Address 3-4 Default IP Subnet Mask 3-4 Default Gateway 3-4 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) 3-5 Role in Radio Network 3-5 Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) 3-8 Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility With) 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iv OL...
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... Setup Page 3-49 Entering Boot Server Settings 3-51 Settings on the Boot Server Setup Page 3-51 Entering Web Server Settings and Setting Up Access Point Help 3-55 Settings on the Web Server Setup Page 3-56 Entering Name Server Settings 3-58 Settings on the Name Server Setup Page 3-58 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide v
... Setup Page 3-49 Entering Boot Server Settings 3-51 Settings on the Boot Server Setup Page 3-51 Entering Web Server Settings and Setting Up Access Point Help 3-55 Settings on the Web Server Setup Page 3-56 Entering Name Server Settings 3-58 Settings on the Name Server Setup Page 3-58 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide v
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... Overview 4-2 Levels of Security 4-2 Encrypting Radio Signals with WEP 4-3 Additional WEP Security Features 4-3 Network Authentication Types 4-4 Combining MAC-Based, EAP, and Open Authentication 4-8 Protecting the Access Point Configuration with User Manager 4-9 Setting Up WEP 4-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vi OL-2159-03
... Overview 4-2 Levels of Security 4-2 Encrypting Radio Signals with WEP 4-3 Additional WEP Security Features 4-3 Network Authentication Types 4-4 Combining MAC-Based, EAP, and Open Authentication 4-8 Protecting the Access Point Configuration with User Manager 4-9 Setting Up WEP 4-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vi OL-2159-03
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... Up Open or Shared Key Authentication 4-19 Setting Up EAP Authentication 4-20 Enabling EAP on the Access Point 4-20 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 Setting a Session-Based WEP Key Timeout 4-26 Setting up a Repeater Access Point as a LEAP Client 4-27 Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication 4-29 Enabling MAC-Based Authentication on... 5-3 Using Station Pages 5-3 Information on Station Pages 5-5 Performing Pings and Link Tests 5-8 Clearing and Updating Statistics 5-10 Deauthenticating and Disassociating Client Devices 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vii
... Up Open or Shared Key Authentication 4-19 Setting Up EAP Authentication 4-20 Enabling EAP on the Access Point 4-20 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 Setting a Session-Based WEP Key Timeout 4-26 Setting up a Repeater Access Point as a LEAP Client 4-27 Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication 4-29 Enabling MAC-Based Authentication on... 5-3 Using Station Pages 5-3 Information on Station Pages 5-5 Performing Pings and Link Tests 5-8 Clearing and Updating Statistics 5-10 Deauthenticating and Disassociating Client Devices 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vii
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... Firmware Components 6-5 Selective Update of the Firmware Components 6-7 Distributing Firmware 6-8 Distributing a Configuration 6-9 Limiting Distributions 6-11 Downloading, Uploading, and Resetting the Configuration 6-12 Downloading the Current Configuration 6-13 Uploading a Configuration 6-13 Uploading from a Local Drive 6-14 Uploading from a File Server 6-14 Resetting the Configuration 6-16 Restarting the Access Point 6-17 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide viii OL-2159-03
... Firmware Components 6-5 Selective Update of the Firmware Components 6-7 Distributing Firmware 6-8 Distributing a Configuration 6-9 Limiting Distributions 6-11 Downloading, Uploading, and Resetting the Configuration 6-12 Downloading the Current Configuration 6-13 Uploading a Configuration 6-13 Uploading from a Local Drive 6-14 Uploading from a File Server 6-14 Resetting the Configuration 6-16 Restarting the Access Point 6-17 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide viii OL-2159-03
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...Settings on the Database Query Page 7-4 Changing Settings with the Database Query Page 7-4 Console and Telnet Setup 7-5 Settings on the Console/Telnet Page 7-5 Special Configurations 8-1 Setting Up a Repeater Access Point 8-1 Using Hot Standby Mode 8-5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9-1 Using Diagnostic Pages 9-2 Radio Diagnostics Page 9-2 Antenna Alignment Test 9-3 Carrier Test 9-5 Network Ports Page... Radio Page 9-12 Event Log Page 9-17 Display Settings 9-17 Log Headings 9-18 Saving the Log 9-18 Event Log Summary Page 9-19 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide ix
...Settings on the Database Query Page 7-4 Changing Settings with the Database Query Page 7-4 Console and Telnet Setup 7-5 Settings on the Console/Telnet Page 7-5 Special Configurations 8-1 Setting Up a Repeater Access Point 8-1 Using Hot Standby Mode 8-5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9-1 Using Diagnostic Pages 9-2 Radio Diagnostics Page 9-2 Antenna Alignment Test 9-3 Carrier Test 9-5 Network Ports Page... Radio Page 9-12 Event Log Page 9-17 Display Settings 9-17 Log Headings 9-18 Saving the Log 9-18 Event Log Summary Page 9-19 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide ix
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... :vxdiag_ipstatshow 9-27 :vxdiag_memshow 9-29 :vxdiag_muxshow 9-29 :vxdiag_routeshow 9-30 :vxdiag_tcpstatshow 9-31 :vxdiag_udpstatshow 9-32 Tracing Packets 9-33 Reserving Access Point Memory for a Packet Trace Log File 9-33 Tracing Packets for Specific Devices 9-34 Tracing Packets for Ethernet and Radio Ports 9-...an Access Point by Blinking the Top Panel Indicators 9-40 Checking Basic Settings 9-40 SSID 9-40 WEP Keys 9-40 EAP Authentication Requires Matching 802.1x Protocol Drafts 9-41 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-43 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration ...
... :vxdiag_ipstatshow 9-27 :vxdiag_memshow 9-29 :vxdiag_muxshow 9-29 :vxdiag_routeshow 9-30 :vxdiag_tcpstatshow 9-31 :vxdiag_udpstatshow 9-32 Tracing Packets 9-33 Reserving Access Point Memory for a Packet Trace Log File 9-33 Tracing Packets for Specific Devices 9-34 Tracing Packets for Ethernet and Radio Ports 9-...an Access Point by Blinking the Top Panel Indicators 9-40 Checking Basic Settings 9-40 SSID 9-40 WEP Keys 9-40 EAP Authentication Requires Matching 802.1x Protocol Drafts 9-41 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-43 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration ...
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... the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," is for the network manager responsible for configuring a wireless network. Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the console-based management system. This manual also briefly describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in this guide is to provide the information you should...
... the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," is for the network manager responsible for configuring a wireless network. Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the console-based management system. This manual also briefly describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in this guide is to provide the information you should...
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... web-based management system to browse to other than through the access point management system. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 7, "Management System Setup," describes methods of the problems that might arise when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and...
... web-based management system to browse to other than through the access point management system. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 7, "Management System Setup," describes methods of the problems that might arise when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and...
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... provides instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters describes how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and...
... provides instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters describes how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and...
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation through an annual subscription. Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation These sections explain how to obtain...
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 Ordering Documentation You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation through an annual subscription. Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation These sections explain how to obtain...
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... productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from anywhere in the world. You can e-mail your comments. Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Documentation Feedback You...
... productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from anywhere in the world. You can e-mail your comments. Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Documentation Feedback You...
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... Center. No workaround is based on Cisco.com. The site provides around-the-clock access to business operations will occur if service is degraded. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Cisco TAC Web Site You can self-register...
... Center. No workaround is based on Cisco.com. The site provides around-the-clock access to business operations will occur if service is degraded. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Cisco TAC Web Site You can self-register...
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... the TAC Escalation Center with your network operations center to determine the level of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix If you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and...
... the TAC Escalation Center with your network operations center to determine the level of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix If you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and...
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... 1-2 • Roaming Client Devices, page 1-3 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-1 The access point supports one radio of each radio. The access point uses a browser-based management system, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection...
... 1-2 • Roaming Client Devices, page 1-3 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-1 The access point supports one radio of each radio. The access point uses a browser-based management system, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection...
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... the web- Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces" provides a detailed description of the access point firmware. browser interface and the CLI. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 The examples in this firmware version: • Use accounting to collect data on wireless devices-You can enable three advanced security features to a RADIUS server on...
... the web- Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces" provides a detailed description of the access point firmware. browser interface and the CLI. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 The examples in this firmware version: • Use accounting to collect data on wireless devices-You can enable three advanced security features to a RADIUS server on...
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...'s signal quality drops, it roams to a closer access point. Wireless LAN users are sometimes concerned when a client device stays associated to a distant access point instead of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. Root Unit on a wired LAN. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming functionality is as a root unit...
...'s signal quality drops, it roams to a closer access point. Wireless LAN users are sometimes concerned when a client device stays associated to a distant access point instead of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. Root Unit on a wired LAN. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The roaming functionality is as a root unit...