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... FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet... Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4310-05
... FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet... Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4310-05
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... the Compliance Labels 7-9 Placing the Labels 7-10 Finding the Software Version 7-10 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade 8-1 Upgrade Overview 8-2 Unpacking the Radio Module 8-2 Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 8-2 Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-3 Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-5 Attaching the Compliance Label 8-7 Finding the Software Version 8-8 Troubleshooting 9-1...Default Configuration 9-7 Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8 Using the MODE button 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-05
... the Compliance Labels 7-9 Placing the Labels 7-10 Finding the Software Version 7-10 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade 8-1 Upgrade Overview 8-2 Unpacking the Radio Module 8-2 Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 8-2 Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-3 Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-5 Attaching the Compliance Label 8-7 Finding the Software Version 8-8 Troubleshooting 9-1...Default Configuration 9-7 Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8 Using the MODE button 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-05
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... troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for the access point. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," provides troubleshooting...
... troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for the access point. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," provides troubleshooting...
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... 802.11g) in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module (IEEE 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point...
... 802.11g) in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module (IEEE 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point...
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...5765 GHz), channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 You can be initially configured at the factory for the RM21A or RM22A radio module, least congested, often results in three configurations: • IEEE 802.11a ... Sources, page 1-4 • UL 2043 Certification, page 1-4 • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-5 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can also upgrade an access point configured for diversity operation. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features This section describes...
...5765 GHz), channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 You can be initially configured at the factory for the RM21A or RM22A radio module, least congested, often results in three configurations: • IEEE 802.11a ... Sources, page 1-4 • UL 2043 Certification, page 1-4 • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-5 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can also upgrade an access point configured for diversity operation. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features This section describes...
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... Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs (5805 GHz). This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is associated with...
... Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs (5805 GHz). This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is associated with...
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... Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of providing inline power, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - An inline power patch panel, such...
... Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of providing inline power, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - An inline power patch panel, such...
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...GHz bridge-to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge In Figure 1-7, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to -bridge wireless link can communicate over an approximate 21-mile range. The main advantage of this configuration is associated to a Cisco Aironet..., the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured ...
...GHz bridge-to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge In Figure 1-7, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to -bridge wireless link can communicate over an approximate 21-mile range. The main advantage of this configuration is associated to a Cisco Aironet..., the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured ...
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CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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... access point in the shipment. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Power Module (Universal power supply) • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards The optional 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items: • 2.4-GHz radio card (802.11b or 802.11g...
... access point in the shipment. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Power Module (Universal power supply) • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards The optional 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items: • 2.4-GHz radio card (802.11b or 802.11g...
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... the access point horizontally with the access point's layout, connectors, and 5-GHz module location. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4310-05 Doing so will result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC. Before Beginning the Installation Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Above Suspended Ceilings The access point uses...
... the access point horizontally with the access point's layout, connectors, and 5-GHz module location. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4310-05 Doing so will result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC. Before Beginning the Installation Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Above Suspended Ceilings The access point uses...
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OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Before Beginning the Installation Figure 2-2 1 Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module (RM20A or RM21A) 1 2 3 74631 1 Module mounting screws 2 Integrated antenna in patch position (RM20A or RM21A radio module) 3 Access point Figure 2-3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors ] 1 Left 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC...
OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Before Beginning the Installation Figure 2-2 1 Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module (RM20A or RM21A) 1 2 3 74631 1 Module mounting screws 2 Integrated antenna in patch position (RM20A or RM21A radio module) 3 Access point Figure 2-3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors ] 1 Left 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC...
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... 3 Attach an antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Right/Primary (RP-TNC) antenna connector on the back of the unit for both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-05 Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came...
... 3 Attach an antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Right/Primary (RP-TNC) antenna connector on the back of the unit for both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-05 Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came...
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... on the back of the radio module and hand tighten. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas The access point supports an RM22A radio module for both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are using two antennas for...
... on the back of the radio module and hand tighten. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas The access point supports an RM22A radio module for both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are using two antennas for...
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... Access Point Option 4 The access point power options are listed below: • A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch • A Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-...Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel • A power module (Universal power supply) Note Currently, the Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might not provide enough power for the 5-GHz radio. Figure 2-4 shows the power options for both the 2.4-GHz radio and the 5-GHz...
... Access Point Option 4 The access point power options are listed below: • A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch • A Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-...Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel • A power module (Universal power supply) Note Currently, the Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might not provide enough power for the 5-GHz radio. Figure 2-4 shows the power options for both the 2.4-GHz radio and the 5-GHz...
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...in that apply to the end, or press Ctrl-Z. Use this mode. The privileged EXEC mode, 2.4-GHz radio is radio 1. Use a password to protect access to this mode to configure configuration mode, enter parameters for each one -time commands, such as show ... commands, which mode you can enter the global configuration mode. While in privileged EXEC mode, enter the configure command. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4310-05 For example, most of commands available for the Ethernet exit. From this mode ...
...in that apply to the end, or press Ctrl-Z. Use this mode. The privileged EXEC mode, 2.4-GHz radio is radio 1. Use a password to protect access to this mode to configure configuration mode, enter parameters for each one -time commands, such as show ... commands, which mode you can enter the global configuration mode. While in privileged EXEC mode, enter the configure command. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4310-05 For example, most of commands available for the Ethernet exit. From this mode ...
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... hardware. Figure 6-1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 3 4 65863 28 37 6 4 5 1 Access point mount 2 Cable tie points 3 Ceiling mount holes 4 Access point mounts 5 Locking detent 6 Wall cable access 7 Suspended ceiling cable access 8 Security hasp Note The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for environmental air space after the 5-GHz radio is detachable, you are ready. Caution Only...
... hardware. Figure 6-1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 3 4 65863 28 37 6 4 5 1 Access point mount 2 Cable tie points 3 Ceiling mount holes 4 Access point mounts 5 Locking detent 6 Wall cable access 7 Suspended ceiling cable access 8 Security hasp Note The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for environmental air space after the 5-GHz radio is detachable, you are ready. Caution Only...
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...the T-bar box hanger. Orient the 5-GHz antenna for patch or omnidirectional operation as desired. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions The bracket mounting clip requires the use of an access point mounting bracket (700-13520-03) with... fastener (supplied with the T-bar hanger). Figure 6-5 Access Point Mounting Bracket 95739 Note The illustration shows the access point mounting bracket mounted perpendicular to the access point mounting bracket (see Figure 6-4). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-05 Step 1 Step...
...the T-bar box hanger. Orient the 5-GHz antenna for patch or omnidirectional operation as desired. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions The bracket mounting clip requires the use of an access point mounting bracket (700-13520-03) with... fastener (supplied with the T-bar hanger). Figure 6-5 Access Point Mounting Bracket 95739 Note The illustration shows the access point mounting bracket mounted perpendicular to the access point mounting bracket (see Figure 6-4). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-05 Step 1 Step...
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2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade CH A P T E R 7 This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) radio card and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 7-2 • Opening the Access Cover, page 7-3 • Removing a Blank Spacer Card, page 7-4 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-5 • Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-7 • Finding the Software Version, page 7-10 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-1
2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade CH A P T E R 7 This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) radio card and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 7-2 • Opening the Access Cover, page 7-3 • Removing a Blank Spacer Card, page 7-4 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-5 • Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-7 • Finding the Software Version, page 7-10 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-1
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Open the access point's 2.4-GHz radio access cover. 5. Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-2 OL-4310-05 The following items: • Quick start guide • A product registration card • A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench • A 1200 series access point 2.4-GHz radio compliance label Note The IEEE 802.11g radio also contains an1100 series access point product compliance label (not...
Open the access point's 2.4-GHz radio access cover. 5. Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-2 OL-4310-05 The following items: • Quick start guide • A product registration card • A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench • A 1200 series access point 2.4-GHz radio compliance label Note The IEEE 802.11g radio also contains an1100 series access point product compliance label (not...