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... 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 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-8 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-9 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-10 Central Unit in an...
... 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 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-8 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-9 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-10 Central Unit in an...
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... to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
... to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
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... the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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.... For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the...
.... For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the...
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Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 The tips information might not...
Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 The tips information might not...
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... 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: • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation...
... 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: • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation...
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... 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution...
... 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution...
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...: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with the enterprise...
...: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with the enterprise...
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... removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The autonomous access point's default configuration is 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 The cable security bracket is as...
... removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The autonomous access point's default configuration is 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 The cable security bracket is as...
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Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users move out of range of one area of a facility to another access point. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to...
Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users move out of range of one area of a facility to another access point. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to...
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...-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Network Examples with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured...
...-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Network Examples with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured...
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... as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The bridge units can also support wireless clients. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). it...
... as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The bridge units can also support wireless clients. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). it...
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... 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 configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Network Examples with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point...
... 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 configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Network Examples with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point...
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...Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems 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/en/US/products/hw/wireless... 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 ...
...Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems 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/en/US/products/hw/wireless... 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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...Cisco IOS. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Light green - - Blue Green - - Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 Access Point... the access point browser interface). Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is ...
...Cisco IOS. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Light green - - Blue Green - - Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 Access Point... the access point browser interface). Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is ...
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...) failure. Boot environment error. Boot failure. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. DRAM memory test failure. Ethernet failure during image recovery. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Flash file system failure. Transmit or...not operational. Bad MAC address. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Boot loader warnings Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Ethernet LED Off Red Amber Radio LED Off Off...
...) failure. Boot environment error. Boot failure. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. DRAM memory test failure. Ethernet failure during image recovery. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Flash file system failure. Transmit or...not operational. Bad MAC address. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Boot loader warnings Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Ethernet LED Off Red Amber Radio LED Off Off...
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... Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must configure an SSID before the access point will not associate. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server and...
... Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must configure an SSID before the access point will not associate. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server and...
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...Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition WEP Keys The WEP key you must also set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with which it as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Note The access point... product must be connected to exactly the same value. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 If a wireless client is printed on the label on the access point to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source...
...Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition WEP Keys The WEP key you must also set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with which it as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Note The access point... product must be connected to exactly the same value. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 If a wireless client is printed on the label on the access point to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source...
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... 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Note If your access point) to negotiate with the radios disabled to prevent a possible over -current condition with low power sources and to optimize power usage on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is logged and the Status LED turns amber to the access point. otherwise, the access point remains in pre...
... 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Note If your access point) to negotiate with the radios disabled to prevent a possible over -current condition with low power sources and to optimize power usage on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is logged and the Status LED turns amber to the access point. otherwise, the access point remains in pre...
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... support full-power operation. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - The access point power is being supplied from another Cisco powerable device (PD). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your access point is connected to a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management but is able...
... support full-power operation. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - The access point power is being supplied from another Cisco powerable device (PD). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your access point is connected to a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management but is able...