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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...
... 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...
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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...
... 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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... Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to prime access points with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information...
... Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to prime access points with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information...
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...; The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
...; The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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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 Guide...
... 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 Guide...
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...port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). 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 ...Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The serial console port can receive power from an external power module or from the access point. The port is supplied...
...port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). 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 ...Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The serial console port can receive power from an external power module or from the access point. The port is supplied...
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..., associates to a wired LAN or 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-wireless network. 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...
..., associates to a wired LAN or 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-wireless network. 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...
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... for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 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 ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... for configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 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 ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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Figure 2-5 Above Suspended Ceiling Parts 4 3 5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2.4 GHz LEFT 48VDC STATUS ETHERRANDIETO CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 2 1 3 2 1 135583 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR... 2043 and they should not be helpful to refer to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
Figure 2-5 Above Suspended Ceiling Parts 4 3 5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2.4 GHz LEFT 48VDC STATUS ETHERRANDIETO CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 2 1 3 2 1 135583 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR... 2043 and they should not be helpful to refer to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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...console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Verify the access point is shipped with the U.S. Adjust the height of the mode button. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step...
...console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Verify the access point is shipped with the U.S. Adjust the height of the mode button. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step...
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... bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 If this security protection is designed to help prevent someone from using the Mode button to reset the access point to default values or from using the serial console cable to access the access point's CLI interface or from removing the Ethernet cable...
... bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 If this security protection is designed to help prevent someone from using the Mode button to reset the access point to default values or from using the serial console cable to access the access point's CLI interface or from removing the Ethernet cable...
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... the access point. Figure 2-13 Ethernet and Power Ports 135494 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1 2 1 Ethernet port 2 48 VDC power port Step 2 Connect the other end labeled To Network to shut down , you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to one of a Cisco Aironet...
... the access point. Figure 2-13 Ethernet and Power Ports 135494 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1 2 1 Ethernet port 2 48 VDC power port Step 2 Connect the other end labeled To Network to shut down , you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to one of a Cisco Aironet...
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...Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 ...no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client ...
...Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 ...no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client ...
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...console port by the access point to report the power condition: • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_DETECTED_PD inline power source-This message indicates the access point is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco...Power - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your access point is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco power source does not forward...
...console port by the access point to report the power condition: • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_DETECTED_PD inline power source-This message indicates the access point is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco...Power - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your access point is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco power source does not forward...
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... injector is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 The indicates the MAC address of the CDP device, typically, the switch port. The access point must be required. The indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. If a power injector is installed, issue the command...
... injector is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 The indicates the MAC address of the CDP device, typically, the switch port. The access point must be required. The indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. If a power injector is installed, issue the command...
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...The power source must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Table 3-2 Using Cisco IOS Commands Cisco IOS Commands Power Source Access Point Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power no power ...required3 no power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of ...
...The power source must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Table 3-2 Using Cisco IOS Commands Cisco IOS Commands Power Source Access Point Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power no power ...required3 no power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of ...
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... can connect a PC to its console port using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 3-3 shows the console port location. Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you...
... can connect a PC to its console port using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 3-3 shows the console port location. Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you...
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... subnet broadcast. • The access point console port is enabled for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-8371-05 When an access point associates to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are pushed to the access point. • The access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and...
... subnet broadcast. • The access point console port is enabled for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-8371-05 When an access point associates to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are pushed to the access point. • The access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and...
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... least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your lightweight access point is operational...
... least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your lightweight access point is operational...
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... Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power None required Management1 power inline auto Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used only on an access point that is...
... Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power None required Management1 power inline auto Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used only on an access point that is...