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... 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 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
... 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 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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... 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 vi OL...
... 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 vi OL...
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... the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with lightweight access points, you need to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN...
... the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with lightweight access points, you need to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN...
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...Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for lightweight access points. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to materials not contained in this publication. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point... an optional element. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05...
...Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for lightweight access points. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to materials not contained in this publication. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point... an optional element. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05...
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... about 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 page...
... about 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 page...
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... series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz...
... series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz...
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... authentication and run-time operations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it . • Lightweight access points support eight BSSIDs per radio and a total of eight wireless LANs per access point. Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings. LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions...
... authentication and run-time operations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it . • Lightweight access points support eight BSSIDs per radio and a total of eight wireless LANs per access point. Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings. LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions...
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... 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page... certification (see page 1-7) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-7) Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to a controller).
... 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page... certification (see page 1-7) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-7) Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to a controller).
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... cable to connect your configuration changes, you do not need to run a power cord to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). Figure 1-2 shows the location of the unit (see Figure 1-2). Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Using...
... cable to connect your configuration changes, you do not need to run a power cord to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). Figure 1-2 shows the location of the unit (see Figure 1-2). Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Using...
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... bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as a root unit connected to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496...
... bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as a root unit connected to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496...
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... an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client...
... an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client...
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... Figure 1-10). The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or 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 Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations...
... Figure 1-10). The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or 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 Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations...
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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 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be...
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 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be...
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... from microwave ovens. Cisco recommends that can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. to a controller. Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is desired. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371...
... from microwave ovens. Cisco recommends that can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. to a controller. Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is desired. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371...
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... access point using the specified mounting method. f. 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 ... is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to your access points. Ensure that the access point is reachable by your network planner or manager. For each access point location. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address...
... access point using the specified mounting method. f. 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 ... is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to your access points. Ensure that the access point is reachable by your network planner or manager. For each access point location. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address...
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... 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on 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.
... 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on 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.
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... it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Refer to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Click Enable in radio range, the client device...
... it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Refer to the default configuration improve the security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Click Enable in radio range, the client device...
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... device) requires 12.95 W (up to 15.4 W with your client adapter to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for full operation. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to exactly the same value. When the access point is being used in -line power sources. Low Power Condition Warning This product must be set WEP Key 3 on your...
... device) requires 12.95 W (up to 15.4 W with your client adapter to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for full operation. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to exactly the same value. When the access point is being used in -line power sources. Low Power Condition Warning This product must be set WEP Key 3 on your...
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... power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 You should check the release notes for limited power sources. The Cisco switch uses Intelligent Power Management to your Cisco power source. 2. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your power configuration (see Table 3-2): • power inline...
... power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 You should check the release notes for limited power sources. The Cisco switch uses Intelligent Power Management to your Cisco power source. 2. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your power configuration (see Table 3-2): • power inline...