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...-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
...-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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... 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
... 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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... to install your network. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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 release. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. On the...
... to install your network. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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 release. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. On the...
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... 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...
... 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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... configurations with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. In large installations, wireless users within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network...
... configurations with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. In large installations, wireless users within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network...
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... 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). 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 the Cisco Integrated Wireless...
... 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). 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 the Cisco Integrated Wireless...
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... Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the access point because power is located on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. Figure... the end 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 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The serial console port can receive power...
... Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the access point because power is located on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. Figure... the end 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 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The serial console port can receive power...
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... the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all...
... the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all...
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... the network. If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. 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 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. The roaming process is...
... the network. If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. 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 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a wired LAN. The roaming process is...
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... Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. 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 as a repeater. Network Examples with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either...
... Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. 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 as a repeater. Network Examples with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either...
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... bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all stations together. Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge...
... bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all stations together. Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge...
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... Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating 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 ...connected to the main LAN. Network Examples 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).
... Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating 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 ...connected to the main LAN. Network Examples 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).
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... Cisco. 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...
... Cisco. 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...
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...limited power source. You are provided in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Ensure that could cause bodily injury. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Warnings Translated versions of each warning to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC...its action in a situation that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be connected to the ...
...limited power source. You are provided in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Ensure that could cause bodily injury. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Warnings Translated versions of each warning to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC...its action in a situation that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be connected to the ...
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... priming the access point. Cisco recommends that access points are stored in access points for Lightweight Access Points" section on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. Microwave ovens operate 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 to your controller under Wireless LAN...
... priming the access point. Cisco recommends that access points are stored in access points for Lightweight Access Points" section on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. Microwave ovens operate 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 to your controller under Wireless LAN...
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... release desired, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar. Click Yes to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules. On the Enter Network Password...
... release desired, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar. Click Yes to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules. On the Enter Network Password...
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.../products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the 1240AG series lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G). 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page...
.../products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the 1240AG series lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G). 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page...
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...; The access point console port is enabled for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs per access point. Using DHCP...
...; The access point console port is enabled for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs per access point. Using DHCP...
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... page at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. The Enter Password window appears. Click Wireless LAN and the Enter Password window appears. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Enter your...
... page at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. The Enter Password window appears. Click Wireless LAN and the Enter Password window appears. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Enter your...
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... Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 or Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. D A P P E N D I X Channels and Maximum Power...
... Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 or Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. D A P P E N D I X Channels and Maximum Power...