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... by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one of Cisco Systems, Inc. The following information is causing interference by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB... MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If it is for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in accordance with...
... by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one of Cisco Systems, Inc. The following information is causing interference by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB... MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If it is for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in accordance with...
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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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Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. 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 1-3 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...
Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. 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 1-3 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...
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... 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 1-4 OL-8371-05 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...
... 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 1-4 OL-8371-05 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...
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.... Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Table 1-1 Supported Antennas 2.4-GHz Antennas Diversity ceiling omnidirectional (AIR-ANT5959) Articulated dipole (AIR-ANT4941) Ceiling...
.... Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Table 1-1 Supported Antennas 2.4-GHz Antennas Diversity ceiling omnidirectional (AIR-ANT5959) Articulated dipole (AIR-ANT4941) Ceiling...
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... safety warnings that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be connected... containing a radio so that the antenna is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Warnings Translated versions of the access point. Proper installation of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits ...
... safety warnings that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be connected... containing a radio so that the antenna is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Warnings Translated versions of the access point. Proper installation of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits ...
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... it. Ensure that all persons. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches...
... it. Ensure that all persons. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches...
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... the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: a. On a desktop or shelf (see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-20. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet...
... the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: a. On a desktop or shelf (see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-20. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet...
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... antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 A master controller should only be used 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. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points...
... antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 A master controller should only be used 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. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points...
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... above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. Refer to Figure 2-3 to locate the various mounting holes for your installation. The access point ships with a detachable mounting plate and the necessary mounting hardware. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 no other...
... above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. Refer to Figure 2-3 to locate the various mounting holes for your installation. The access point ships with a detachable mounting plate and the necessary mounting hardware. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 no other...
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...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Decide where you orient the access point antenna just ... T-rail clips so that they align with the holes in place on page 2-17 for the antenna. You may need additional security, refer to mount the access point. Using a T-bar box hanger and bracket mounting clip (not supplied) such as the Erico ...
...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Decide where you orient the access point antenna just ... T-rail clips so that they align with the holes in place on page 2-17 for the antenna. You may need additional security, refer to mount the access point. Using a T-bar box hanger and bracket mounting clip (not supplied) such as the Erico ...
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... 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 If desired, the cable security bracket can be removed prior...
... 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 If desired, the cable security bracket can be removed prior...
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... bracket from the mounting plate, follow these steps to attach the access point to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note The keyhole clips on each side of the keyhole-shaped holes on the access point. Attaching the Access Point to the mounting plate using on-line power, connect the...
... bracket from the mounting plate, follow these steps to attach the access point to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note The keyhole clips on each side of the keyhole-shaped holes on the access point. Attaching the Access Point to the mounting plate using on-line power, connect the...
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... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. This device may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy...Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. This device may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy...Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
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... to 48) the U-NII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to the instruction manual. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause... use the equipment according to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to operate this frequency when using the integrated...
... to 48) the U-NII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to the instruction manual. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause... use the equipment according to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to operate this frequency when using the integrated...
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...simultaneously. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be installed to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. The access point's co-located 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation ... 54 Mbps, 5 GHz radio: Declaration of 8 cm (3.2 in .) from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. The equipment should be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247...
...simultaneously. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be installed to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. The access point's co-located 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation ... 54 Mbps, 5 GHz radio: Declaration of 8 cm (3.2 in .) from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. The equipment should be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247...
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... Annex to DofC# 456136rev1 Information on Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is outside the scope of this declaration. July 25, 2005 Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance B-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 This... Declaration of Conformity also covers the antennas listed in table 1 and table 2 as they were assessed in a total...
... Annex to DofC# 456136rev1 Information on Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is outside the scope of this declaration. July 25, 2005 Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance B-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 This... Declaration of Conformity also covers the antennas listed in table 1 and table 2 as they were assessed in a total...
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...Temperature 1240AG series power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for serial console port connections; Connectors 2.4 GHz end panel (left to 90% non-condensing Weight Without mounting hardware...(6 Mbps and 9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps and 18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector.
...Temperature 1240AG series power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for serial console port connections; Connectors 2.4 GHz end panel (left to 90% non-condensing Weight Without mounting hardware...(6 Mbps and 9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps and 18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector.
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... dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna connectors A diversity system with two external antenna connectors. 2.400 to 2.497 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to ...5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna connectors A diversity system with two external antenna connectors. 2.400 to 2.497 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to ...5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... m) @ 18 Mbps 600 ft (183 m) @ 12 Mbps 625 ft (190 m) @ 9 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 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; Safety Radio Approvals Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector... Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-300.328 FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
... m) @ 18 Mbps 600 ft (183 m) @ 12 Mbps 625 ft (190 m) @ 9 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 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; Safety Radio Approvals Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector... Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-300.328 FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3