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... using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to part 15 of the UNIX operating system. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO...
... using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to part 15 of the UNIX operating system. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO...
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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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Hardware Features Key hardware features 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 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration...
Hardware Features Key hardware features 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 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration...
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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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... LED signals that you must remove the serial cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to the "Checking...over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The access point can be used 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-sensing Ethernet port ...
... LED signals that you must remove the serial cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to the "Checking...over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The access point can be used 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-sensing Ethernet port ...
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... hold any component containing a radio so that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in a situation that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Statement 1071...
... hold any component containing a radio so that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in a situation that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Statement 1071...
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... to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. 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...bracket) - Statement 332 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to the shipping container and save it. Four #8 plastic wall anchors - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum ...
... to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. 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...bracket) - Statement 332 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to the shipping container and save it. Four #8 plastic wall anchors - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum ...
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...that your access points. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see these tasks: - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For additional information, refer to create maps for precise wireless system management. Ensure that your access points, follow... the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-14. d. For instructions see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 2-20. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5
...that your access points. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see these tasks: - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For additional information, refer to create maps for precise wireless system management. Ensure that your access points, follow... the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-14. d. For instructions see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 2-20. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5
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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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... 2-3 to locate the various mounting holes for the method you intend to use and must be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as a template to mark the positions of the following surfaces: • Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as... OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Because it is detachable, you are not designed for outdoor use . Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Overview Mounting Overview You can use the mounting plate as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power...
... 2-3 to locate the various mounting holes for the method you intend to use and must be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as a template to mark the positions of the following surfaces: • Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as... OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Because it is detachable, you are not designed for outdoor use . Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Overview Mounting Overview You can use the mounting plate as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power...
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... 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 the suspended ceiling T-rail. If you need to modify a thicker tile to the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17 for the antenna. Use a standard screwdriver to be integrated into the T-bar...
... 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 the suspended ceiling T-rail. If you need to modify a thicker tile to the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17 for the antenna. Use a standard screwdriver to be integrated into the T-bar...
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... can be necessary. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that you need additional security, see the "Attaching the Access Point to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 To attach the access point to the T-rails. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on page 2-17 for additional...
... can be necessary. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that you need additional security, see the "Attaching the Access Point to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 To attach the access point to the T-rails. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on page 2-17 for additional...
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... to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If your mounting plate has the cable security bracket, follow these steps: a. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to force the access point and mounting plate together. Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point To remove...
... to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If your mounting plate has the cable security bracket, follow these steps: a. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to force the access point and mounting plate together. Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point To remove...
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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This ...Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous 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 Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134...the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to the following two conditions:...
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This ...Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous 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 Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134...the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to the following two conditions:...
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...in a domestic 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 Digital apparatus meets... Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. If this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Appendix B Declarations of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
...in a domestic 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 Digital apparatus meets... Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. If this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Appendix B Declarations of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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... for diversity operation are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be co-located with the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure...
... for diversity operation are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be co-located with the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure...
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... Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is equipped with the product against the essential requirements of dedicated antennas for both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz radio. Table 1: Dedicated antennas for 2,4 GHz Antenna (Cisco P/N) Antenna Gain (dBi) (1) Regulatory eirp Limit (dBm) Max Power Setting (dBm) Antenna Description AIR-ANT4941 2.2 AIR-ANT5959 2 .2 AIR-ANT1728 5.2 AIR-ANT2506 5.2 AIR-ANT3213 5.2 AIR-ANT1729 6 AIR-ANT2012 6 .5 AIR-ANT3549 8.5 AIR-ANT2410Y-R 1 0 20 17 Dipole Antenna...
... Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is equipped with the product against the essential requirements of dedicated antennas for both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz radio. Table 1: Dedicated antennas for 2,4 GHz Antenna (Cisco P/N) Antenna Gain (dBi) (1) Regulatory eirp Limit (dBm) Max Power Setting (dBm) Antenna Description AIR-ANT4941 2.2 AIR-ANT5959 2 .2 AIR-ANT1728 5.2 AIR-ANT2506 5.2 AIR-ANT3213 5.2 AIR-ANT1729 6 AIR-ANT2012 6 .5 AIR-ANT3549 8.5 AIR-ANT2410Y-R 1 0 20 17 Dipole Antenna...
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... power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications Size 6.6 in 48VDC AC power module... (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 W x 8.5 in . H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm D x 2.8 cm H Indicators Three indicators on the 2.4 Ghz end panel: Ethernet traffic, status,...
... power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications Size 6.6 in 48VDC AC power module... (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 W x 8.5 in . H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm D x 2.8 cm H Indicators Three indicators on the 2.4 Ghz end panel: Ethernet traffic, status,...
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...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) 50 mW (17 dBm) Autonomous access point 25 mW (14 dBm) (AIR-AP1242AG) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) ...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 Hardware ...
...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) 50 mW (17 dBm) Autonomous access point 25 mW (14 dBm) (AIR-AP1242AG) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) ...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 Hardware ...
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... 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; Designed to UL 2043 for products installed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Safety Radio ...-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 no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they ...
... 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; Designed to UL 2043 for products installed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Safety Radio ...-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 no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they ...