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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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... and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix...
... and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix...
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... and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. 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 for the...
... and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. 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 for the...
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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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... Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio...
... Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio...
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... between the lightweight access point and controller by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1 through the controller. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or...
... between the lightweight access point and controller by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1 through the controller. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or...
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... 1-7) Refer 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 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...
... 1-7) Refer 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 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...
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...error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received 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 1-6 OL-8371-05 Note After ...the access point; Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes, you do not need to run a power cord to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP ...
...error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received 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 1-6 OL-8371-05 Note After ...the access point; Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes, you do not need to run a power cord to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP ...
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... 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 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected...
... 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 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected...
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... autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as...
... autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as...
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... Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-12). The bridge connected to -point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (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...
... Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-12). The bridge connected to -point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (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...
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... illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer...
... illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer...
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...http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • Ensure that access points are stored in ) from the body of all persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of access points. • For lightweight access points, check ... manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new (out-of storing controller IP addresses in access points for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
...http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • Ensure that access points are stored in ) from the body of all persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of access points. • For lightweight access points, check ... manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new (out-of storing controller IP addresses in access points for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
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... and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-9). - Attach your access points, follow these sections: - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see the "Attaching the Access Point to switch trunk ports. - f. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 To deploy your access point to...
... and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-9). - Attach your access points, follow these sections: - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see the "Attaching the Access Point to switch trunk ports. - f. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 To deploy your access point to...
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... ) 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 is not configured as a master controller. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC...
... ) 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 is not configured as a master controller. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC...
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... information, refer 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, page 3-2 •... Resetting to the Default 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
... information, refer 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, page 3-2 •... Resetting to the Default 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
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Software failure; General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). Ethernet failure. Transmit or receive Ethernet errors. If the access point does not communicate with wireless... clients. Boot environment error. Blinking amber - Flash file system failure. Bad MAC address. Red Red Amber - - Boot failure. Configuration ...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Software failure; General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). Ethernet failure. Transmit or receive Ethernet errors. If the access point does not communicate with wireless... clients. Boot environment error. Blinking amber - Flash file system failure. Bad MAC address. Red Red Amber - - Boot failure. Configuration ...
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... connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must configure an SSID before the access point will not associate. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before client devices can associate to the access point. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. The...
... connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must configure an SSID before the access point will not associate. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before client devices can associate to the access point. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. The...