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... 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 All...
... 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 All...
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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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... Browser HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG 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...
... Browser HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG 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...
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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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... guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous 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. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller...
... guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous 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. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller...
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...access points with the lightweight access point. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Note Means reader take note. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points,"...boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05
...access points with the lightweight access point. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Note Means reader take note. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points,"...boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05
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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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... a Cisco wireless LAN controller with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product. • The term lightweight access point describs...
... a Cisco wireless LAN controller with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product. • The term lightweight access point describs...
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... sends it . • Lightweight access points support eight BSSIDs per access point. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require...
... sends it . • Lightweight access points support eight BSSIDs per access point. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require...
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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 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 access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features...
... 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 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 access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features...
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...AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - 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 Warning This product must remove the serial cable from inline power using... Power Sources The access point can be connected to the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being ...
...AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - 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 Warning This product must remove the serial cable from inline power using... Power Sources The access point can be connected to the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being ...
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...Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to UL 2043 for operation...building's environmental air space; Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and ...
...Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to UL 2043 for operation...building's environmental air space; Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and ...
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... Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. 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 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...
... Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. 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 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...
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... • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-4 • Mounting Overview, page 2-7 ...Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In order to comply with cable security bracket - Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit -
... 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In order to comply with cable security bracket - Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit -
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... find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is typically used for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information, refer...
... find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is typically used for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information, refer...
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... the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-9). - b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-16). f. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-9). - b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-16). f. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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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. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 MODE button 6 Console port (...
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. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 MODE button 6 Console port (...
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...2 Connect the other end labeled To Network to prevent an over-current condition. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is unable to determine that the power source... the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Note Some older switches and patch panels might be hot. Connecting to the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power ...
...2 Connect the other end labeled To Network to prevent an over-current condition. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is unable to determine that the power source... the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Note Some older switches and patch panels might be hot. Connecting to the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power ...