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... IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in a commercial environment. 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 INFORMATION... OR IMPLIED. If it off. and/or its peripheral devices. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one or more of their own expense. These specifications are the ...
... IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in a commercial environment. 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 INFORMATION... OR IMPLIED. If it off. and/or its peripheral devices. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one or more of their own expense. These specifications are the ...
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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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... page 1-6) Refer to a controller). 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 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all...
... page 1-6) Refer to a controller). 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 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all...
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...-VDC power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (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...
...-VDC power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (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...
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... 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-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2). The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the...
... 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-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2). The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the...
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...use of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Proper installation of the following safety warnings are...Ensure that is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. ...the hazards involved with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings."
...use of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Proper installation of the following safety warnings are...Ensure that is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. ...the hazards involved with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings."
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... or missing, 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 Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum...
... or missing, 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 Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit - One mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum...
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...access point perform these sections: - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-20. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for connecting your access point to the mounting plate (see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 4-3. c. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... your access points. - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For each access point location....
...access point perform these sections: - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-20. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for connecting your access point to the mounting plate (see the "Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface" section on page 4-3. c. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... your access points. - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For each access point location....
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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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...or vertical flat surfaces, such as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. Because it is detachable, you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for your installation. Figure 2-3 ... connection 6 Cable tie point Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be located in an indoor environment. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 The access point ships with a detachable...
...or vertical flat surfaces, such as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are ready. Because it is detachable, you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for your installation. Figure 2-3 ... connection 6 Cable tie point Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be located in an indoor environment. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 The access point ships with a detachable...
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... ceiling: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Decide where you want to mount the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 If you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. You may need additional security, refer to the "Securing the...
... ceiling: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Decide where you want to mount the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 If you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. You may need additional security, refer to the "Securing the...
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... the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that they are securely attached to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 National Electrical Safety Code. Adjust the height of the access point may be removed prior to attaching the mounting plate to the T-rails. Verify the access point is optional. Mounting Access Point on...
... the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that they are securely attached to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 National Electrical Safety Code. Adjust the height of the access point may be removed prior to attaching the mounting plate to the T-rails. Verify the access point is optional. Mounting Access Point on...
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...-shaped holes on the mounting plate with blue dots or labels to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note The 5-GHz antennas and antenna cables have a blue dot or blue label. Connect only antennas or antenna cables with the large ends of the mounting bracket while exerting slight...
...-shaped holes on the mounting plate with blue dots or labels to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note The 5-GHz antennas and antenna cables have a blue dot or blue label. Connect only antennas or antenna cables with the large ends of the mounting bracket while exerting slight...
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...environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...8226; Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to Part 15 of Conformity Statement 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...
...environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...8226; Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to Part 15 of Conformity Statement 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...
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...receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio Interference. 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 all the...OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to operate this frequency when using the integrated antennas.
...receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio Interference. 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 all the...OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to operate this frequency when using the integrated antennas.
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... be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from your body or nearby persons. The access point's co-located 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation distance of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio has been found to be... approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. Note Dual antennas used with the access point. The equipment should be co-located with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ...
... be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from your body or nearby persons. The access point's co-located 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation distance of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio has been found to be... approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. Note Dual antennas used with the access point. The equipment should be co-located with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ...
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... Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is equipped with the product against the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. 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 20 17 Diversity Omni-Directional Antenna...
... Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is equipped with the product against the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. 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 20 17 Diversity Omni-Directional Antenna...
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... installed Storage Temperature 1240AG series power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; 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, and radio traffic. power connector (for 10BASE-T or...) BPSK (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
... installed Storage Temperature 1240AG series power module: 32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC) -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Humidity 10 to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; 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, and radio traffic. power connector (for 10BASE-T or...) BPSK (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
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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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... 600 ft (183 m) @ 12 Mbps 625 ft (190 m) @ 9 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 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 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental... Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-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
... 600 ft (183 m) @ 12 Mbps 625 ft (190 m) @ 9 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 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 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental... Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-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