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... 1-7 Console Port 1-8 Power Sources 1-8 UL 2043 Compliance 1-8 Anti-Theft Features 1-9 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-10 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-10 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-11 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... 1-7 Console Port 1-8 Power Sources 1-8 UL 2043 Compliance 1-8 Anti-Theft Features 1-9 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-10 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-10 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-11 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... 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 1250 Series Access Point. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco documentation sets...
... 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 1250 Series Access Point. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco documentation sets...
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...; The term lightweight access point describes only the lightweight product. • The term access point describes the product when configured to operate as the center point of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on Cisco IOS software. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point is not supported for...
...; The term lightweight access point describes only the lightweight product. • The term access point describes the product when configured to operate as the center point of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on Cisco IOS software. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point is not supported for...
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... certificates on your lightweight access points are disabled when the access point is automatically configured by means of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before being mounted. After an access point joins a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can reassign it to ensure your network. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in mind...
... certificates on your lightweight access points are disabled when the access point is automatically configured by means of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before being mounted. After an access point joins a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can reassign it to ensure your network. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in mind...
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...Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 4-3 for additional information). • The Status LED provides general operating status and error indications. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless... MODE 3 4 3 Console port (RJ-45) 4 MODE button OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is printed on the label on the bottom of the...
...Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 4-3 for additional information). • The Status LED provides general operating status and error indications. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications. • The Radio LED signals that wireless... MODE 3 4 3 Console port (RJ-45) 4 MODE button OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is printed on the label on the bottom of the...
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... LAN Access point Access point 135445 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03 Figure 1-5 Access Points as Root Units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-5 shows access points acting as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the access point's role in an all-wireless network...
... LAN Access point Access point 135445 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03 Figure 1-5 Access Points as Root Units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-5 shows access points acting as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the access point's role in an all-wireless network...
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... to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up the roles. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired...
... to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up the roles. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired...
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... stations together. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a hub linking all -wireless network. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-8) or with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
... stations together. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a hub linking all -wireless network. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-8) or with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
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This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-5). Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Consult the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for instructions on setting up the lightweight access points. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large...
This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-5). Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Consult the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for instructions on setting up the lightweight access points. Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large...
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... device is very close to its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for preventing accidents. Statement 332 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8247-03 Warning This warning symbol means danger. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation...translated safety warnings that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to comply with approved...
... device is very close to its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for preventing accidents. Statement 332 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8247-03 Warning This warning symbol means danger. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation...translated safety warnings that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to comply with approved...
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..., such as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for Cisco Aironet Access Points or the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide). When you detach the mounting plate, you are ready. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Summary Installation Summary While installing the access point, you will perform these sections: • Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface...
..., such as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for Cisco Aironet Access Points or the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide). When you detach the mounting plate, you are ready. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Summary Installation Summary While installing the access point, you will perform these sections: • Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface...
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... test ok. Red Off Red Ethernet failure. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Operating status Green - - Amber Off Blinking blue Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 20 to 3 seconds). Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in color intensity and hue from...
... test ok. Red Off Red Ethernet failure. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Operating status Green - - Amber Off Blinking blue Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pressed for 20 to 3 seconds). Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in color intensity and hue from...
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..., and there is no default SSID. Check Ethernet cables and connections before the access point will allow wireless associations from your support organization for the location of the module slots. Step 4... Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Radio1-802.11N5GHZ and the radio status page displays. If the access point does not communicate with a default configuration to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points...
..., and there is no default SSID. Check Ethernet cables and connections before the access point will allow wireless associations from your support organization for the location of the module slots. Step 4... Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Radio1-802.11N5GHZ and the radio status page displays. If the access point does not communicate with a default configuration to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points...
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You must also set WEP Key 3 on your access point and any wireless devices with which it as the access point. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your client adapter to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are no default SSID. If a client device's SSID...
You must also set WEP Key 3 on your access point and any wireless devices with which it as the access point. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your client adapter to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are no default SSID. If a client device's SSID...
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When the test completes, the results are displayed on the page. Close your web browser to and from an associated wireless device. Performs a test using a specified number of operation: a. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Click Association and the main association...busy test. Enter the number of time that the channel is busy. Enter the packet size in the Packet Size field. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page ...
When the test completes, the results are displayed on the page. Close your web browser to and from an associated wireless device. Performs a test using a specified number of operation: a. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. Click Association and the main association...busy test. Enter the number of time that the channel is busy. Enter the packet size in the Packet Size field. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page ...
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...access point. Note The following steps reset all access point settings to use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The access point is configured with the wireless link. c. For best results, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco... to the Default Configuration Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Autonomous Access Points Step 7 If you want to the factory defaults using DHCP). 3-18 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03 When the test has ...
...access point. Note The following steps reset all access point settings to use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The access point is configured with the wireless link. c. For best results, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco... to the Default Configuration Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Autonomous Access Points Step 7 If you want to the factory defaults using DHCP). 3-18 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03 When the test has ...
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... the Cisco IOS release desired, such as c1250-k9w7-tar.124-10b.JA.tar. Click Wireless LAN for an access point image file, such as 12.4.10b-JA. Click Save to download your image file to your hard disk and click Save. Select the desired download location on your hard disk. Connecting to the Access Point...
... the Cisco IOS release desired, such as c1250-k9w7-tar.124-10b.JA.tar. Click Wireless LAN for an access point image file, such as 12.4.10b-JA. Click Save to download your image file to your hard disk and click Save. Select the desired download location on your hard disk. Connecting to the Access Point...
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... 4-2 OL-8247-03 For additional information, refer to it. • The access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use DHCP Option 43 to...
... 4-2 OL-8247-03 For additional information, refer to it. • The access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use DHCP Option 43 to...
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... 2 to 3 seconds). Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in Table 4-1. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8247-03 Blinking green - Slow blinking - - Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points The LED signals for lightweight access points are associated with the unit. Blinking blue Software upgrade...
... 2 to 3 seconds). Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed in Table 4-1. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-8247-03 Blinking green - Slow blinking - - Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points The LED signals for lightweight access points are associated with the unit. Blinking blue Software upgrade...
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...equipment (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ4. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 Until the software is upgraded, you can use these controller CLI commands ... CLI Power Commands for Access Points with One Radio Module Installed CLI Commands Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power None required Management1 power inline auto Cisco switch that does not support...
...equipment (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ4. OL-8247-03 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 Until the software is upgraded, you can use these controller CLI commands ... CLI Power Commands for Access Points with One Radio Module Installed CLI Commands Power Source Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Switch AC power module None required power inline never Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power None required Management1 power inline auto Cisco switch that does not support...