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..., OR TRADE PRACTICE. CCVP, the Cisco Logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are shown for illustrative purposes only...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. These specifications are designed to be actual addresses. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may radiate radio-frequency energy. 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...
..., OR TRADE PRACTICE. CCVP, the Cisco Logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are shown for illustrative purposes only...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. These specifications are designed to be actual addresses. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may radiate radio-frequency energy. 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...
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... 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-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
... 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-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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... 12.3 Mainline. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar 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. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have...
... 12.3 Mainline. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar 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. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have...
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... provide information 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...
... provide information 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...
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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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge...
... 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 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge...
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... a ceiling or wall. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. •...
... a ceiling or wall. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. •...
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... 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to a wired LAN; Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 Access Point as the focal point for...
... 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to a wired LAN; Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 Access Point as the focal point for...
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... 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 to -point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point...
... 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 to -point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point...
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...labeled To Network to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Connect the other end of the following: • A switch ...with an Inline Power Source Caution Be careful when handling the access point; Connecting to one of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet Network...
...labeled To Network to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Connect the other end of the following: • A switch ...with an Inline Power Source Caution Be careful when handling the access point; Connecting to one of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet Network...
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...The respective radio status page displays. Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page displays OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 b. The username and password are configured in the MAC address field. Step 6 Step 7 Click ... 4 Step 5 Use your web browser to avoid temporary activity spikes. For sites with MAC address. The default username is Cisco and the default password is typically performed to determine the best operation location and operating frequency for single access points or bridge environments.
...The respective radio status page displays. Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page displays OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 b. The username and password are configured in the MAC address field. Step 6 Step 7 Click ... 4 Step 5 Use your web browser to avoid temporary activity spikes. For sites with MAC address. The default username is Cisco and the default password is typically performed to determine the best operation location and operating frequency for single access points or bridge environments.
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... 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. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges. . 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.
... 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. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges. . 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.