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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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... Scorecard, Networking Academy, ScriptShare, SMARTnet, TransPath, and Voice LAN are the property of their respective owners. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in the U.S. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE...
... Scorecard, Networking Academy, ScriptShare, SMARTnet, TransPath, and Voice LAN are the property of their respective owners. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in the U.S. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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-2159-03
... 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-2159-03
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... 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
... 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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... C H A P T E R Using the Network Map Window 5-11 Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 5-13 Settings on the CDP Setup Page 5-14 MIB for CDP 5-14 Assigning Network Ports 5-15 Settings on the Port Assignments Page 5-16 Enabling Wireless Network Accounting 5-16 Settings on the Accounting Setup Page 5-17 Accounting Attributes 5-19 ... 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
... C H A P T E R Using the Network Map Window 5-11 Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 5-13 Settings on the CDP Setup Page 5-14 MIB for CDP 5-14 Assigning Network Ports 5-15 Settings on the Port Assignments Page 5-16 Enabling Wireless Network Accounting 5-16 Settings on the Accounting Setup Page 5-17 Accounting Attributes 5-19 ... 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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... 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 9-7 Identifying ... AP 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
... 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 9-7 Identifying ... AP 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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...9-26 :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 9-35 ...Finding 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 ...
...9-26 :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 9-35 ...Finding 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 ...
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Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. Before using the web-based management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii Audience and Scope This guide is to use the console-based management system. Organization This guide is...
Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. Before using the web-based management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii Audience and Scope This guide is to use the console-based management system. Organization This guide is...
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...when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to other access points. Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the web-based management ... contain helpful suggestions or references to configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "...
...when you can select for filtering on a wireless network. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to other access points. Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the web-based management ... contain helpful suggestions or references to configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Appendix B, "Protocol Filter Lists," lists the protocols you configure an access point running this manual. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "...
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... Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation 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 a wall, ceiling, or desktop. It also provides instructions for PC and PCI Card...
... Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation 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 a wall, ceiling, or desktop. It also provides instructions for PC and PCI Card...
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation These sections explain how to obtain documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl • Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store: http://www...
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation These sections explain how to obtain documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl • Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store: http://www...
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...; Streamline business processes and improve 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 Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides a broad range of the page. Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Documentation...
...; Streamline business processes and improve 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 Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides a broad range of the page. Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Documentation...
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...; Priority level 2 (P2)-Your production network 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 To access Cisco.com, go to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. Cisco TAC Web Site You can self-register on the priority...
...; Priority level 2 (P2)-Your production network 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 To access Cisco.com, go to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. Cisco TAC Web Site You can self-register on the priority...
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... 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 To obtain a directory of Cisco support services to which your product serial number. These classifications are...
... 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 To obtain a directory of Cisco support services to which your product serial number. These classifications are...
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Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. Your access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of each radio. You can also configure the access point using different settings on the...
Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. Your access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of each radio. You can also configure the access point using different settings on the...
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...), WEP key hashing, and broadcast WEP key rotation. browser interface and the CLI. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 See the "Enabling Wireless Network Accounting" section on page 5-16 for instructions on your network using LEAP, Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses dynamic WEP keys. Management Options You can...
...), WEP key hashing, and broadcast WEP key rotation. browser interface and the CLI. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 See the "Enabling Wireless Network Accounting" section on page 5-16 for instructions on your network using LEAP, Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses dynamic WEP keys. Management Options You can...
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... access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The access point's default configuration is seamless and transparent to the user. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Roaming Client Devices Roaming Client Devices If you have more than one access point in your wireless LAN, wireless client devices can roam from one access point...
... access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The access point's default configuration is seamless and transparent to the user. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Roaming Client Devices Roaming Client Devices If you have more than one access point in your wireless LAN, wireless client devices can roam from one access point...