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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
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... that event, your own expense. and Access Registrar, Aironet, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, ...to correct the interference at your right to comply with radio and television reception. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...
... that event, your own expense. and Access Registrar, Aironet, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, ...to correct the interference at your right to comply with radio and television reception. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity...
... the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity...
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GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, 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. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the...
... of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, 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. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the...
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Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for which you supply values are in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the access point's serial console port. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions...
Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for which you supply values are in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the access point's serial console port. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions...
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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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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco... Technical Assistance Center. Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: ...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco... Technical Assistance Center. Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: ...
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... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
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... network. 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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within the access points. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi...
... network. 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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within the access points. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi...
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... with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on the following topics: • 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 Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR...
... with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on the following topics: • 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 Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR...
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...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 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port ...• Anti-theft features (see page 1-7) Refer to a controller). 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...
...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 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port ...• Anti-theft features (see page 1-7) Refer to a controller). 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...
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... end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 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 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 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 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio1. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a...Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an ...
Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. The Ethernet MAC address is called Radio1. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a...Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an ...
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... wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. 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 The access point supports... the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. the bottom plate might be connected...
... wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. 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 The access point supports... the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. the bottom plate might be connected...
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... and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point with Security Hasp 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 At power-up, if the access point is unable to UL 2043 and should not be placed in...
... and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point with Security Hasp 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 At power-up, if the access point is unable to UL 2043 and should not be placed in...
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... wall. 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 prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to...
... wall. 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 prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to...