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...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 Checking the...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
...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 Checking the...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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...and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for basic problems with the access point. Interactive examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. ... • Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the...
...and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for basic problems with the access point. Interactive examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. ... • Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the...
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..., 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... R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. 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 access point supports one ...
..., 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... R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. 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 access point supports one ...
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... support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for the RM21A or RM22A radio module, least congested, often results in two configurations: • IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio • IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter called Radio1. The default...
... support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for the RM21A or RM22A radio module, least congested, often results in two configurations: • IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio • IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter called Radio1. The default...
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...Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. The Ethernet MAC address is not associated with at least one of the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The LED is off , but is printed on the label on the wired LAN, ... Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs 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. To avoid this problem, set the channel on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one ...
...Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs. The Ethernet MAC address is not associated with at least one of the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The LED is off , but is printed on the label on the wired LAN, ... Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs 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. To avoid this problem, set the channel on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one ...
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... be placed in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - no flow control. Power Sources The access point can receive power from an external power module or through inline power using a terminal emulator program. Other switches and patch panels might not provide...
... be placed in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - no flow control. Power Sources The access point can receive power from an external power module or through inline power using a terminal emulator program. Other switches and patch panels might not provide...
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.... 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) • Installation...
.... 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) • Installation...
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... in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space 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 Before Beginning the Installation Before you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down. Before Beginning the Installation Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Above Suspended Ceilings The access point uses...
... in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space 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 Before Beginning the Installation Before you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down. 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) 4 Right 5-GHz...
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) 4 Right 5-GHz...
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...Access Point Installation Summary While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations: • If you have a 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit, refer to the "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade" section on page 7-1. • If you have a 5-GHz radio module upgrade kit (RM20A, RM21A, or RM22A) refer to the "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade" section on page 8-1. • If your access point... the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-05 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity...
...Access Point Installation Summary While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations: • If you have a 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit, refer to the "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade" section on page 7-1. • If you have a 5-GHz radio module upgrade kit (RM20A, RM21A, or RM22A) refer to the "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade" section on page 8-1. • If your access point... the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-05 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity...
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... the instructions that came with a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Note The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and the radio module has a corresponding blue label near the 5-GHz antenna connectors. If you are provided on...
... the instructions that came with a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Note The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and the radio module has a corresponding blue label near the 5-GHz antenna connectors. If you are provided on...
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... supply 74164 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-PWRINJ3) • An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel • A power module (Universal power...
... supply 74164 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-PWRINJ3) • An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel • A power module (Universal power...
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... the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on your access point and the Cisco Aironet Power Injector for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as a Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel. • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. no other power injectors or power modules have an inline power source: Step 1 Step 2 Connect...
... the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on your access point and the Cisco Aironet Power Injector for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as a Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel. • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. no other power injectors or power modules have an inline power source: Step 1 Step 2 Connect...
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... 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 operation in a building's environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings. no other power injectors or power modules have been...
... 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 operation in a building's environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings. no other power injectors or power modules have been...
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...no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 for the antenna. Do not overtighten. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested...air space, such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Figure 6-3 Mounting Bracket Parts 4 3 5 6 2 1 3 7 2 1 95740 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip 6 Access point mounting bracket 7 Access point OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
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...access point. Attach the access point to the access point mounting bracket (refer to the "Attaching the Access Point to the access point. Verify that the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket enables you can install a padlock. If using a Kensington lock and security cable. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...power, insert the 1200 series power module cable connector into the small ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on the mounting bracket and push the connector end of the keyhole-shaped holes on the access point with the U.S. Make sure the ...
...access point. Attach the access point to the access point mounting bracket (refer to the "Attaching the Access Point to the access point. Verify that the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket enables you can install a padlock. If using a Kensington lock and security cable. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...power, insert the 1200 series power module cable connector into the small ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on the mounting bracket and push the connector end of the keyhole-shaped holes on the access point with the U.S. Make sure the ...
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CH A P T E R 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade This chapter provides upgrade instructions for a 5-GHz radio module and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 8-2 • Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover, page 8-2 • Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-3 • Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-1
CH A P T E R 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade This chapter provides upgrade instructions for a 5-GHz radio module and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 8-2 • Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover, page 8-2 • Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-3 • Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-1
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... access point without an installed 5-GHz radio module, you must be running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later before you install the radio module, all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. otherwise your access point may not be at default values. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio module...
... access point without an installed 5-GHz radio module, you must be running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later before you install the radio module, all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. otherwise your access point may not be at default values. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio module...
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... module; Figure 8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3 Unscrew the two mounting screws using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module Step 3 Remove the 5-GHz access...
... module; Figure 8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the access point. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3 Unscrew the two mounting screws using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module Step 3 Remove the 5-GHz access...
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...Module Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Step 4 Insert your fingers into a static protected bag. For a radio module with built-in antenna, fold the antenna down (towards the attached radio card) and insert the module into the base (latch opening) of the 5-GHz radio module (closest to the access point) and pull straight out from the access point... (see the "Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module" section on page 8-5. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ...
...Module Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Step 4 Insert your fingers into a static protected bag. For a radio module with built-in antenna, fold the antenna down (towards the attached radio card) and insert the module into the base (latch opening) of the 5-GHz radio module (closest to the access point) and pull straight out from the access point... (see the "Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module" section on page 8-5. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ...