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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
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...are on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is not installed in the United States and certain other countries. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE... LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. If it is , ...
...are on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is not installed in the United States and certain other countries. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE... LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. If it is , ...
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... 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 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
... 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 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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... Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
... Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
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... 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 v
... 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 v
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... 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 vi...
... 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 vi...
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GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. On...
... This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. On...
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...: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series...
...: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series...
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... que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice "Translated Safety Warnings" - To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-8371-05 Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Innan du utför arbete...
... que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice "Translated Safety Warnings" - To browse to the 1240AG series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under "Wireless LAN Controllers." Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-8371-05 Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Innan du utför arbete...
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco... Technical Assistance Center. Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information:...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco... Technical Assistance Center. Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information:...
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... documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
... documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
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... (SNMP). With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. 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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1
... (SNMP). With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. 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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1
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..., DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not match. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines...
..., DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not match. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines...
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... 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 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port (see page 1-5) • Console port (see page 1-6) • LEDs, (see page 1-6) • Multiple power...
... 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 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port (see page 1-5) • Console port (see page 1-6) • LEDs, (see page 1-6) • Multiple power...
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135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 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...the 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 Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 ...
135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 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...the 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 Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 ...
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... (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the "Locating the Product Serial Number" section on the back of the access point (refer to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Each ...access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point...
... (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the "Locating the Product Serial Number" section on the back of the access point (refer to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Each ...access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point...
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... Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. The access point supports the following port settings to a terminal emulator to a Power over Ethernet (... switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Power Sources The access point can be hot. Statement 353 Caution Be careful when handling the access point; Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) ...
... Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the Ethernet cable. The access point supports the following port settings to a terminal emulator to a Power over Ethernet (... switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Power Sources The access point can be hot. Statement 353 Caution Be careful when handling the access point; Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) ...
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... page 3-3). Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Note Some switches and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point with both radios to prevent an over-current condition.
... page 3-3). Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Note Some switches and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point with both radios to prevent an over-current condition.
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... bracket (see Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
... bracket (see Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05