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... Security 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...
... Security 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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... 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
... 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 Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning 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...
... the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning 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...
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... your network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix 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. On the Technical Support...
... your network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix 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. On the Technical Support...
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...action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Interactive examples use these conventions and... A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Conventions...
...action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Interactive examples use these conventions and... A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Conventions...
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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...
... 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...
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.... Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is...
.... Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is...
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... access points associate to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with the enterprise-class features required by means of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they are pushed to a controller. 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...
... access points associate to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with the enterprise-class features required by means of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they are pushed to a controller. 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...
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... 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). Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
... 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). Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
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... in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - An inline power capable switch, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air space; UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and...power using the Ethernet cable. Using inline power, you do not need to run a power cord to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on page 3-3). Other inline power switches supporting the ...
... in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - An inline power capable switch, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air space; UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and...power using the Ethernet cable. Using inline power, you do not need to run a power cord to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on page 3-3). Other inline power switches supporting the ...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless...
.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The cable security bracket is as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless...
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...with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected... users can roam from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate)...
...with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected... users can roam from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate)...
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... might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The...
... might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The...
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... Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a hub linking all -wireless network. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). it...
... Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a hub linking all -wireless network. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). it...
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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). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to...
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). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to...
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...-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. e. On power up, verify that your access point to create maps for each access point perform these tasks: - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-16). For each access point location. Attach your network infrastructure devices are connected to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section...
...-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 d. e. On power up, verify that your access point to create maps for each access point perform these tasks: - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-16). For each access point location. Attach your network infrastructure devices are connected to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section...
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... end labeled To Network to which the access point is created (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components...handling the access point; If your access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to an Ethernet Network with inline power (see Figure 2-13). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
... end labeled To Network to which the access point is created (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components...handling the access point; If your access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to an Ethernet Network with inline power (see Figure 2-13). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
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...cause the switch to shut down the port to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might be hot. ...green signifying that you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If your access point, see Figure 2-13). After you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source...
...cause the switch to shut down the port to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might be hot. ...green signifying that you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If your access point, see Figure 2-13). After you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source...
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... Default 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-AP1242G).
... Default 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-AP1242G).
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..., but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is associated with the unit. Flash memory test ok. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 ... Green Off Off Green Green - Blue Green - - Ethernet test ok. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Blinking green - - - Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. ...
..., but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is associated with the unit. Flash memory test ok. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 ... Green Off Off Green Green - Blue Green - - Ethernet test ok. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Blinking green - - - Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. ...