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... 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
... 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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... 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 CLI Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous...
... 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 CLI Commands 4-6 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous...
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... Union 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...
... Union 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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... your autonomous or lightweight access point. The 1240AG series access point is for this release. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to...
... your autonomous or lightweight access point. The 1240AG series access point is for this release. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to...
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... maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands...
... maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands...
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... 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 to the Cisco Wireless documentation home...
... 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 to the Cisco Wireless documentation home...
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...-to the network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio...
...-to the network. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio...
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The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). Using a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can only communicate with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they...
The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). Using a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can only communicate with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they...
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...access point specifications. Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • 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 the access point... 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 1-3
...access point specifications. Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • 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 the access point... 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 1-3
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... The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. the bottom plate might be used to the access point because power is located on page... when handling the access point; The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. The port is supplied over the Ethernet cable. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. the bottom plate might be used to the access point because power is located on page... when handling the access point; The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. The port is supplied over the Ethernet cable. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... network devices. • Root bridge-Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
... network devices. • Root bridge-Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
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... Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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... 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). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non...as a non-root bridge. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
... 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). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non...as a non-root bridge. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points...
...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points...
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... to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to the access points. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points" section on new (out-of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release...
... to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to the access points. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points" section on new (out-of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release...
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... tasks: - Ensure that the access point is associated to the Mounting Plate" section on the access point location maps or floor plans to create maps for connecting your switch is reachable by your access points. Attach your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these sections: - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5
... tasks: - Ensure that the access point is associated to the Mounting Plate" section on the access point location maps or floor plans to create maps for connecting your switch is reachable by your access points. Attach your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these sections: - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5
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... 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 is not configured as a master controller. 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...
... 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 is not configured as a master controller. 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...
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...to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, ...Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points...
...to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, ...Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points...
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...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Boot failure. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. If the access point does not communicate with wireless...
...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Boot failure. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. If the access point does not communicate with wireless...
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... the radio settings page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Close your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to send requests indefinitely. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, there is...
... the radio settings page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Close your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to send requests indefinitely. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, there is...