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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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... 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). Product Terminology The following terms refer to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or...
... 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). Product Terminology The following terms refer to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or...
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... out of range of a facility to the network. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users...
... out of range of a facility to the network. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users...
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... extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for...
... extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for...
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... Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as Central Unit in an all-wireless network. 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...
... Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as Central Unit in an all-wireless network. 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...
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...the access point non-volatile memory. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is called priming the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point ...access points. You can reduce throughput and range. Microwave ovens operate on building perimeter walls unless outside coverage is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to a controller, the IP addresses of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller under Wireless...
...the access point non-volatile memory. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is called priming the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point ...access points. You can reduce throughput and range. Microwave ovens operate on building perimeter walls unless outside coverage is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to a controller, the IP addresses of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller under Wireless...
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...not receive an IP address, continues to the access point. SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Refer ... Step 8 Step 9 Use your access point. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is no default SSID. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your web-browser. Repeat ...
...not receive an IP address, continues to the access point. SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Refer ... Step 8 Step 9 Use your access point. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is no default SSID. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your web-browser. Repeat ...
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Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802....6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. no other ...301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802....6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. no other ...301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
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....11 specification. D data rates dBi DFS The range of an Access Point to all addresses on the same subnet. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Beacon packets are measured in which the wireless devices can roam from one access point to measure antenna gain. An access point on the subnet. Using CCKM, authenticated client devices...
....11 specification. D data rates dBi DFS The range of an Access Point to all addresses on the same subnet. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Beacon packets are measured in which the wireless devices can roam from one access point to measure antenna gain. An access point on the subnet. Using CCKM, authenticated client devices...
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...operating systems that is programmed on organization-type or geography; Gigahertz. A protocol available with a large user base and access to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the network. for a specific...range to a grouping of spread spectrum radio transmission that translates text names into IP addresses. The text name that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. name.gov-government; A type of networks or network resources based on a memory chip. The most widely used . OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...operating systems that is programmed on organization-type or geography; Gigahertz. A protocol available with a large user base and access to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the network. for a specific...range to a grouping of spread spectrum radio transmission that translates text names into IP addresses. The text name that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. name.gov-government; A type of networks or network resources based on a memory chip. The most widely used . OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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...usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information. R range A linear measure of the distance that may be used with a unique connector to prevent attachment of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken... weakest signal a receiver can send a signal. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 Orthogonal frequency division multiplex is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. P packet A basic message unit...
...usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information. R range A linear measure of the distance that may be used with a unique connector to prevent attachment of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken... weakest signal a receiver can send a signal. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 Orthogonal frequency division multiplex is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. P packet A basic message unit...
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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...
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... access points F-1 process, controller discovery 2-4 R range, radio C-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 status indicators C-1 T temperature operating C-1 terminal emulator 3-20, 4-12 TFTP server 3-16 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-19, 4-10 weight C-1 WEP key 3-4 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... access points F-1 process, controller discovery 2-4 R range, radio C-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 status indicators C-1 T temperature operating C-1 terminal emulator 3-20, 4-12 TFTP server 3-16 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-19, 4-10 weight C-1 WEP key 3-4 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...