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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 All...
... 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 All...
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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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... Browser HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG 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...
... Browser HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG 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...
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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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... This guide is for this release. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation...
... This guide is for this release. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation...
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... characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions to the...
... characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions to the...
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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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.... The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product. • The term lightweight access point describs only the lightweight product. • The term access point describes a product...
.... The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product. • The term lightweight access point describs only the lightweight product. • The term access point describes a product...
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.... The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to...
.... The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to...
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... 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 associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the...
... 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 associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the...
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... the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page xiii). Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer...wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
... the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page xiii). Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer...wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
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... containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 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. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet...
... containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 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. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet...
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... • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-4 • Mounting Overview, page 2-7 ...Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-4 • Mounting Overview, page 2-7 ...Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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...; Product translated safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Check each item for ground stud on mounting bracket) - 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...
...; Product translated safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Check each item for ground stud on mounting bracket) - 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...
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... under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page 4-7. Microwave ovens operate on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. to discover the controller IP addresses from microwave ovens. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on page 4-7. Microwave ovens operate on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. to discover the controller IP addresses from microwave ovens. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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... access point using the specified mounting method. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that the access point is configured with Option 43 configured is reachable by your network planner or manager. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless...
... access point using the specified mounting method. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that the access point is configured with Option 43 configured is reachable by your network planner or manager. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless...
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... 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, after your access points are deployed, ensure...
... 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, after your access points are deployed, ensure...
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..., you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of the Ethernet cable to prevent an over-current condition...hot. Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 The access point Status LED turns amber and an error ...
..., you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of the Ethernet cable to prevent an over-current condition...hot. Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 The access point Status LED turns amber and an error ...
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.... 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If your access point is connected. If your access point, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 4-3 for LED descriptions. Follow these steps to connect the access point to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point (see Figure 2-13). For information on securing your access point shuts down...
.... 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If your access point is connected. If your access point, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 4-3 for LED descriptions. Follow these steps to connect the access point to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point (see Figure 2-13). For information on securing your access point shuts down...