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... Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 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 (RJ-45) 7 ...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...
...illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 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 (RJ-45) 7 ...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...
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... or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz ...mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The cable security bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous access point...
... or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz ...mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The cable security bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous access point...
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... 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 Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 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...
... 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 Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 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...
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... or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 For information on connecting the access point cables, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17 for additional information. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to help prevent sliding...
... or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 For information on connecting the access point cables, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17 for additional information. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to help prevent sliding...
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...Screws 1 Cable security bracket 2 Cable security bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Cable Security Bracket Figure 2-8 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC ... 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.
...Screws 1 Cable security bracket 2 Cable security bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Cable Security Bracket Figure 2-8 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC ... 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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... Condition section). Bad MAC address. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Boot failure. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Blinking amber - Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. DRAM memory test failure. Ethernet ...areas. Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Flash file system failure. Boot environment error. Ethernet failure. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3...
... Condition section). Bad MAC address. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Boot failure. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Blinking amber - Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. DRAM memory test failure. Ethernet ...areas. Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Flash file system failure. Boot environment error. Ethernet failure. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3...
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.... 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The ping test provides two modes of packets to use a continuous test, follow these steps: a. Performs a test that continuously operates until you should check for that allows you to configure the access point, you want to use in the Number of an associated wireless device...
.... 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The ping test provides two modes of packets to use a continuous test, follow these steps: a. Performs a test that continuously operates until you should check for that allows you to configure the access point, you want to use in the Number of an associated wireless device...
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... page displays. Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the access point browser interface, you should disable your Internet browser. After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to 3 seconds), and release the button. Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 The default...
... page displays. Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the access point browser interface, you should disable your Internet browser. After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to 3 seconds), and release the button. Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 The default...
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...Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. Rename the access point image file in -line power) from the access point. Note If the access point...the access point firmware is configured with a static IP address in -line power, use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Follow these steps to reload the access point ...
...Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as the access point. Rename the access point image file in -line power) from the access point. Note If the access point...the access point firmware is configured with a static IP address in -line power, use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Follow these steps to reload the access point ...
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... Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns a red color (approximately 20 to reload the access point image file. Browser HTTP Interface The HTTP interface enables you should disable your Internet browser. The default username is Cisco and ... image to reload the image file. Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Web Browser Interface You can also use the HTTP interface: Step 1 Open your browser ...
... Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns a red color (approximately 20 to reload the access point image file. Browser HTTP Interface The HTTP interface enables you should disable your Internet browser. The default username is Cisco and ... image to reload the image file. Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Web Browser Interface You can also use the HTTP interface: Step 1 Open your browser ...
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...controller information is unable to 3 seconds). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8371-05 Boot loader errors Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure. and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. Blinking - Amber Controller ... in progress (Mode button pressed for more than five minutes, the access point is configured on the radio. blue 1. Off Red Pink Image recovery (Mode button pressed for Lightweight Access Points section). Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the access point. This status indication...
...controller information is unable to 3 seconds). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8371-05 Boot loader errors Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure. and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. Blinking - Amber Controller ... in progress (Mode button pressed for more than five minutes, the access point is configured on the radio. blue 1. Off Red Pink Image recovery (Mode button pressed for Lightweight Access Points section). Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the access point. This status indication...
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... to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point MODE button and a TFTP server: Note The access point MODE button is enabled by default, but you reconnect power to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by loading a Cisco IOS release...
... to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point MODE button and a TFTP server: Note The access point MODE button is enabled by default, but you reconnect power to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by loading a Cisco IOS release...
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... 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. If you indicated that identifies the access point on the IOS release for you want to display the nonsecure items? Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Step 8 Step 9 Wait until the access point reboots, as 12...
... 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. If you indicated that identifies the access point on the IOS release for you want to display the nonsecure items? Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Step 8 Step 9 Wait until the access point reboots, as 12...
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... deployment access points 2-5 process 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... deployment access points 2-5 process 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...