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...-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
...-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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... 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
... 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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...: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. To use this guide with autonomous access points, 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. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power...
...: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. To use this guide with autonomous access points, 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. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power...
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... 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...
... 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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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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 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 radio...
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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 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 radio...
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... controllers are pushed to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. 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-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no...
... controllers are pushed to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. 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-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no...
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... patch panel. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a...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 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is called Radio1. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
... patch panel. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a...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 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is called Radio1. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point...
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... activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz...
... activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. The cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz...
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... LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users move out of range of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected...
... LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users move out of range of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected...
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... Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as...
... Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as...
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... bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all -wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The autonomous access point is not attached...
... bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all -wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The autonomous access point is not attached...
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... interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to the main LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05...
... interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to the main LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05...
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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). 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 Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP...
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). 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 Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP...
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation instructions before you work on the building's installation for preventing accidents. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Before you connect the system to its translation in a situation that the... are in the translated safety warnings that is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." When used with standard practices for short...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation instructions before you work on the building's installation for preventing accidents. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Before you connect the system to its translation in a situation that the... are in the translated safety warnings that is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." When used with standard practices for short...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new (out-of buildings. • Do not mount the access points on building perimeter walls unless outside of -the-box) access points that access points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in access points for Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point...
.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new (out-of buildings. • Do not mount the access points on building perimeter walls unless outside of -the-box) access points that access points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in access points for Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point...
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... for precise wireless system management. c. Above a suspended ceiling (see these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your access points. b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-10). - For additional information, refer to your access points, follow these sections: - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... for precise wireless system management. c. Above a suspended ceiling (see these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your access points. b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-10). - For additional information, refer to your access points, follow these sections: - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... 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 2-6 OL-8371-05 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 that your controller is not configured as a master controller.
... 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 2-6 OL-8371-05 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 that your controller is not configured as a master controller.
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... Green Green - Initialize Flash file system. Ethernet test ok. Blinking green - - - Starting Cisco IOS. Ethernet link is operational. Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 You can use the LED indications to...
... Green Green - Initialize Flash file system. Ethernet test ok. Blinking green - - - Starting Cisco IOS. Ethernet link is operational. Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 You can use the LED indications to...
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... occurred on the radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Off Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Blinking amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. amber - Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery...Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED Meaning Boot loader...
... occurred on the radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Off Red Blinking red Flash file system failure. Blinking amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. amber - Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery...Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED Meaning Boot loader...
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.... SSID Wireless clients attempting to 5. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before client devices can associate to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
.... SSID Wireless clients attempting to 5. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before client devices can associate to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...