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... 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 All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... 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 All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Series Lightweight Access Points 4-1 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 4-2 Using DHCP Option 43 4-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-3 Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous...
... Series Lightweight Access Points 4-1 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 4-2 Using DHCP Option 43 4-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-3 Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous...
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... Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... 1240AG series access point is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix To use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations.
... 1240AG series access point is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix To use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations.
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... with controller information. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the access point's serial console port. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the serial console cable that appear in angle brackets (< >). Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Conventions This publication uses...
... with controller information. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the access point's serial console port. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the serial console cable that appear in angle brackets (< >). Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Conventions This publication uses...
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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 home...
... 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 home...
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... Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 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). You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration information maintained within the controller. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Product Terminology The following terms refer...
... Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 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). You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration information maintained within the controller. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Product Terminology The following terms refer...
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... controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to any controller on the following topics: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. When the access point is tunneled through 8 are mounted. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to any controller on the following topics: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2 • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. When the access point is tunneled through 8 are mounted. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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...access point specifications. Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point... 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
...access point specifications. Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point... 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
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Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes, you do not need to run a power cord to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no ... error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. the bottom plate might be hot...
Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes, you do not need to run a power cord to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no ... error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. the bottom plate might be hot...
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... cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 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. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz...
... cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 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. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz...
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... the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 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...
... the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 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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... configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-10). The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet...
... configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-10). The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet...
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This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in...
This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in...
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.... to the access points. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new (out-of-the-box) access points that are stored in the access point non-volatile memory. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points" section on building perimeter walls unless outside of access points. • For lightweight access points, check...
.... to the access points. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new (out-of-the-box) access points that are stored in the access point non-volatile memory. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points" section on building perimeter walls unless outside of access points. • For lightweight access points, check...
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..." section on page 2-17). For instructions see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-10). - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has...
..." section on page 2-17). For instructions see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-10). - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has...
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... the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller. Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet...
... the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller. Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet...
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...to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, ...Configuration, page 3-14 • 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 Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points...
...to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, ...Configuration, page 3-14 • 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 Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points...
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Blinking amber - Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 20 to 3 seconds). Bad MAC address. No Cisco IOS image file. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. General warning... Ethernet errors. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure. Boot environment error. Boot failure. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED...
Blinking amber - Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 20 to 3 seconds). Bad MAC address. No Cisco IOS image file. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. General warning... Ethernet errors. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure. Boot environment error. Boot failure. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED...
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... default, and there is Cisco. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Refer to 5. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your access point. If a client device's... the radio status page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, there is no default...
... default, and there is Cisco. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Refer to 5. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your access point. If a client device's... the radio status page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, there is no default...