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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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... page at Technical Support & Documentation. The 1240AG series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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. Preface Audience This guide is for this guide with...
... page at Technical Support & Documentation. The 1240AG series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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. Preface Audience This guide is for this guide with...
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... reader take note. 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. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for lightweight access points. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43...
... reader take note. 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. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for lightweight access points. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43...
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... documents provide information about 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...
... documents provide information about 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...
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... as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1
... as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1
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... can configure the radio settings. After an access point joins a controller, you can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to a controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet...
... can configure the radio settings. After an access point joins a controller, you can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to a controller. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet...
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... 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. 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 to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation...
... 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. 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 to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation...
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... 5-GHz radios. Note After completing your configuration changes, you can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto...
... 5-GHz radios. Note After completing your configuration changes, you can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto...
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...Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 ...
...Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 ...
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... that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. 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 Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Network Examples with...
... that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. 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 Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Network Examples with...
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... Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration...
... Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration...
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...-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 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN...
...-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 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN...
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...by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 The process of -the-box) access points that is called priming the access point. For additional information refer to...access point non-volatile memory. Where is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page 4-7. Cisco recommends that access points...
...by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 The process of -the-box) access points that is called priming the access point. For additional information refer to...access point non-volatile memory. Where is the access point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page 4-7. Cisco recommends that access points...
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... Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on 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 tasks: - Ensure that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured...
... Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on 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 tasks: - Ensure that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured...
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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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 ...
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... 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 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR...
... 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 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR...
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...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Blinking amber - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Red Red Amber Software failure; Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Off Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Amber Off Yellow Configuration...Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED ...
...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Blinking amber - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Red Red Amber Software failure; Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Off Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Amber Off Yellow Configuration...Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED ...
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... security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Click Apply. You 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 Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on...
... security of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Click Apply. You 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 Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on...