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... 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 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
... 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 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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... 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 vi OL...
... 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 vi OL...
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... into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. To use this release. Organization This...
... into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. To use this release. Organization This...
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... these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols: Tip...
... these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols: Tip...
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... These 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 to...
... These 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 to...
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... Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In large installations, wireless users within the controller. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG...
... Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In large installations, wireless users within the controller. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG...
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... use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can only communicate with IDs 1 through the controller. The lightweight access points associate to any controller on your network. When the access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated...
... use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can only communicate with IDs 1 through the controller. The lightweight access points associate to any controller on your network. When the access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated...
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... 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 to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page...
... 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 to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page...
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...configuration changes, you can be used to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. LEDs The access point...The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. 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/...
...configuration changes, you can be used to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. LEDs The access point...The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. 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/...
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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous 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. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these...
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous 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. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these...
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... on setting up an access point as a repeater. 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 Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices 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 stand-alone...
... on setting up an access point as a repeater. 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 Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices 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 stand-alone...
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... an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating 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). Network Examples with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration...
... an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating 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). Network Examples with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration...
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Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be...
Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that access points are stored in access points for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that is typically used for later deployment is called priming the access point. Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point...
.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that access points are stored in access points for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that is typically used for later deployment is called priming the access point. Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point...
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... a controller and operating normally. d. On power up, verify that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to create maps for precise wireless system management. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 2-10). - Attach your network planner...
... a controller and operating normally. d. On power up, verify that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to create maps for precise wireless system management. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 2-10). - Attach your network planner...
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... 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 Guide...
... 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 Guide...
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.... SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. You must configure an...
.... SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. You must configure an...
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If a wireless client is capable of power to authenticate with your access point, contact the system administrator for the access point radio. Note An 802.3af compliant switch (Cisco or non-Cisco) is unable to all ports at the same time. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for full operation, but some high-power inline power sources, might...
If a wireless client is capable of power to authenticate with your access point, contact the system administrator for the access point radio. Note An 802.3af compliant switch (Cisco or non-Cisco) is unable to all ports at the same time. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for full operation, but some high-power inline power sources, might...
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... limited power sources. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your Cisco power source to your Cisco power source. 2. The power source must comply with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. You should check the release notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies...
... limited power sources. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your Cisco power source to your Cisco power source. 2. The power source must comply with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. You should check the release notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies...