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... 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
... 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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... 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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... the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how 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 & Documentation home page, click Wireless...
... the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how 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 & Documentation home page, click Wireless...
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... font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of ...Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to configure DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the...
... font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of ...Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to configure DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes 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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... a bridge. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. 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). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure...
... a bridge. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. 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). Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure...
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... 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 WDS devices. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... 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 WDS devices. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet ... 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 access point specifications.
... ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet ... 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 access point specifications.
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...a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The port is called Radio1. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. For a complete... accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your configuration changes, you can connect 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 ...
...a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The port is called Radio1. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. For a complete... accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your configuration changes, you can connect 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 ...
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...access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point... 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 clients • ...
...access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point... 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 clients • ...
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... setting up an 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 repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the...
... setting up an 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 repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the...
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...12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029...connected to the main LAN. 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).
...12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029...connected to the main LAN. 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).
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This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration 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. Layer 3 operation is scalable...
This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration 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. Layer 3 operation is scalable...
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...the access point and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/... access point within 3 feet of storing controller IP addresses in the access point non-volatile memory. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
...the access point and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/... access point within 3 feet of storing controller IP addresses in the access point non-volatile memory. For additional information refer to the "Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI" section on page F-1. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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... controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for connecting your access points. - To deploy your access points, follow these tasks: - The network...
... controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for connecting your access points. - To deploy your access points, follow these tasks: - The network...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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...
... 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...
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...section). and yellow Red Off Blinking red Ethernet failure during image recovery. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. Transmit or ... failure. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1...
...section). and yellow Red Off Blinking red Ethernet failure during image recovery. If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. Transmit or ... failure. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1...
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... displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Refer to...
... displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Refer to...