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... and may be actual addresses. Any use the equipment may cause harmful interference to operate the product. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE ... PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to cause harmful interference, in which ...
... and may be actual addresses. Any use the equipment may cause harmful interference to operate the product. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE ... PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to cause harmful interference, in which ...
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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 enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated...
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 enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated...
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... (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of 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 OL-8371-05 135435 Hardware Features Chapter...
... (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of 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 OL-8371-05 135435 Hardware Features Chapter...
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..., No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the RP-TNC connectors on page 4-3 for a description of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and...
..., No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the RP-TNC connectors on page 4-3 for a description of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and...
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...of the hazards involved with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this manual will result in user exposure that is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting ... this radio according to the instructions found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use . Warning This warning symbol means danger...
...of the hazards involved with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this manual will result in user exposure that is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting ... this radio according to the instructions found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use . Warning This warning symbol means danger...
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... notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. 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 ...Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In order to comply with cable security bracket - Statement 332 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to the shipping container and save it. Two 6 x 32 x 1/2 in. Four rubber foot pads - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas...
... notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. 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 ...Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In order to comply with cable security bracket - Statement 332 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to the shipping container and save it. Two 6 x 32 x 1/2 in. Four rubber foot pads - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas...
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... and identify the specific mounting methods required for connecting your access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-10). - Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for each access point perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been...
... and identify the specific mounting methods required for connecting your access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-10). - Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for each access point perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been...
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... 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. 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... 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. 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... hardware. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access point when you are not designed for outdoor use and must be placed in a building's environmental air space; OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Refer to Figure 2-3 to UL 2043...locate the various mounting holes for the method you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready...
... hardware. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access point when you are not designed for outdoor use and must be placed in a building's environmental air space; OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Refer to Figure 2-3 to UL 2043...locate the various mounting holes for the method you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready...
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...clips so that they align with the holes in place on each stud. Verify the access point is designed to allow room for additional information. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Use the mounting plate to tighten the Keps nuts. You...clip studs in the mounting plate. Do not overtighten. Use a standard screwdriver to the "Securing the Access Point" section on each T-rail clip stud. If you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Attach the mounting plate to the suspended ceiling T-...
...clips so that they align with the holes in place on each stud. Verify the access point is designed to allow room for additional information. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Use the mounting plate to tighten the Keps nuts. You...clip studs in the mounting plate. Do not overtighten. Use a standard screwdriver to the "Securing the Access Point" section on each T-rail clip stud. If you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Attach the mounting plate to the suspended ceiling T-...
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...of the access point when movement of the T-bar box hanger to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on page 2-16. Cable Security Bracket The access point mounting ...can place on the bottom of the access point or the mounting plate to Figure 2-5). The access point is required in the bracket mounting clip. This additional support is shipped with the U.S. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that covers the console port, Ethernet...
...of the access point when movement of the T-bar box hanger to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on page 2-16. Cable Security Bracket The access point mounting ...can place on the bottom of the access point or the mounting plate to Figure 2-5). The access point is required in the bracket mounting clip. This additional support is shipped with the U.S. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that covers the console port, Ethernet...
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... page 2-20). Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Insert the mounting plate clips into place. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Connect only antennas or antenna cables with the large ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on each side of the mounting...
... page 2-20). Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Insert the mounting plate clips into place. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Connect only antennas or antenna cables with the large ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on each side of the mounting...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware... Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco...
.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware... Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco...
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...environment, it may cause radio Interference. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B-102055 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B...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 is a Class B product based on a non-interference ...
...environment, it may cause radio Interference. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B-102055 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B...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 is a Class B product based on a non-interference ...
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... Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for diversity operation are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Note Dual antennas used with the access point. Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz...
... Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for diversity operation are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Note Dual antennas used with the access point. Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz...
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... in the tables below the applicable limit. 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 an eirp level above the regulatory limit is illegal...
... in the tables below the applicable limit. 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 an eirp level above the regulatory limit is illegal...
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...and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 power connector (for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio...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; H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm D x 2.8 cm ...
...and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 power connector (for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio...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; H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm D x 2.8 cm ...
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...access point 2 mW (2 dBm) is installed) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna...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...
...access point 2 mW (2 dBm) is installed) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna...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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... ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Designed to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space; Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open...ft (85 m) @ 12 Mbps 310 ft (94 m) @ 9 Mbps 330 ft (100 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna 120 ft (37 m) @ 54 Mbps 350 ft (107 m) @ 48 Mbps 550 ft (168 m) @ 36 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ ...
... ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Designed to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space; Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open...ft (85 m) @ 12 Mbps 310 ft (94 m) @ 9 Mbps 330 ft (100 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna 120 ft (37 m) @ 54 Mbps 350 ft (107 m) @ 48 Mbps 550 ft (168 m) @ 36 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ ...