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    Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
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    . Any examples, command display output, and figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems
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    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
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    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
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    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 Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode
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    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-8371-05
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    GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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    Contents Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-8371-05
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    Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. The 1240AG series access point is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless
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    problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    å ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi
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    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
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    A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1242AG-A-k9 • Serial requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii
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    and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL
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    autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration
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    the radio settings. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as opposed to autonomous mode). The lightweight access points associate to a controller. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as 802.1x
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    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 a controller). Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page
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    of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    Radio1. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of antennas that you can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this
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    access point supports the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - An inline power capable switch, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 with 802.3AF PoE
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    padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Figure 1-4 Access Point with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
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    common wireless network configurations. The autonomous access point's default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected
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    Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one autonomous access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one
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    an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. Figure
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    used to interconnect a remote LAN to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). The bridge units can also support wireless clients. Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11
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    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 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is
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    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
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    Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview 1-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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    , 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 Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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    of the access point. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products
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    sales representative. 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 module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit
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    page 4-7. Cisco recommends that you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller IP addresses to your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is typically used for this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL
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    On power up, verify that the access point is associated to a controller and operating normally. For additional information, refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 4-3. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet
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    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. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points
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    a building's environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7
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    Note When mounting the access point in a building's environmental air space, you must use Ethernet cable suitable for operation in environmental air space in accordance with screwdriver, wrench, or pliers No Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-8371-05
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    on the top. Step 5 Attach the access point to the mounting plate. Note For a more secure installation you should attach the mounting plate to a stud or major structural member and use the appropriate fasteners. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9
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    Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Note To comply with NEC an attached lock washer) Plastic spacer (used with recessed ceiling 3 tiles) 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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    clip (not supplied) such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the top surface of a standard ceiling tile. You may need to modify a thicker tile to allow room for the antenna. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11
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    a building's environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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    2-7 Access Point Mounting Plate 135498 OL-8371-05 Note The illustration shows the access point mounting plate mounted perpendicular to the T-bar box hanger. You can also mount the bracket parallel to the T-bar box hanger. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13
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    port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. If desired, the cable security bracket can be removed prior to attaching the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware
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    someone from using the Mode button to reset the access point to default values or from using the serial console cable to access the access point's CLI interface or from security bracket screws 3 Mounting plate OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15
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    the access point antenna connectors. Note The 5-GHz antennas and antenna cables have a blue dot or blue label. Connect only antennas or antenna cables with blue dots or labels to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    lock. Insert the security cable latch into the security key slot on the access point. Rotate the key right or left to secure the security cable lock to the access point. Remove the key from security cable lock. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17
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    34 5 6 1 Key pin 2 Security hasp 3 Mounting plate security slot 4 Padlock 5 5-GHz access point end 6 Mounting plate Step 2 Push the security hasp's padlock flange through the mounting plate's security slot. 2-18 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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    into the recessed opening between the access point and the mounting plate. Note When attaching the mounting plate to a vertical surface, place the security cable bracket end of the mounting plate on the bottom. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19
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    switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard • Option 2-Switches without sufficient inline power can use the power injector: - Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) • Option 3-Local power using the power module 2-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point
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    power (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-20). • The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Connect the other end labeled To Network to your 10/100 Ethernet LAN. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    power-up sequence, the Status LED turns light green to signify that there are no client devices associated, or it turns blue to signify that there are client devices associated. Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point
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    for basic problems with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html
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    , at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Ethernet link is operational. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05
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    Power Condition section). Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients. If the access point does not communicate with client devices, check the following areas. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware
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    radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from other devices. These changes to the default configuration improve the security of newly installed access points. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring
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    to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting the access point's WEP keys. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your access point must support the same security options configured in the access point, such as
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    of supplying sufficient power require a software upgrade to support Intelligent Power Management. If the software upgrade is not desired, you can configure the access point to operate in pre-standard compatibility mode and the access point automatically enters full power mode if these Cisco switches
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    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition If your inline power source is not able to supply sufficient power for full operation, you should consider these options: • Upgrade to a higher-powered switch • Use a Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch
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    mode with all radios disabled and has detected a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management, but should be able to supply sufficient power. The access point must be configured for pre-standard compatibility. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition The< platform name> indicates the Cisco platform detected by the access point. The indicates the MAC address of the switch port. Note You need to upgrade the software on the Cisco switch to support
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    with the access point (refer to the "Connecting to the Access Point Locally" section on page 3-20). From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies to your power configuration (see Table
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    Configuration changes are not required Power Settings: Power Negotiation (selected) Power Injector: Installed on Port with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    to configure your access point power settings using the browser interface: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Obtain the access point IP address and browse to your access point. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco
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    . Choose the radio interface experiencing problems by clicking Radio0-802.11G or Radio1-802.11A. The respective radio status page displays. Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page displays OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13
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    can use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371
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    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
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    point experiences a firmware failure or a corrupt firmware image, indicated by the Status LED turning an amber color, you must reload the image from a connected TFTP server. Note This process resets all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP
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    , the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Web Browser Interface You can also use the Web browser interface to reload the access point image file. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when
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    9 Enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password page displays. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive
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    /software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK. Click IOS. Choose the Cisco IOS release desired, such as
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    download TFTP server software from several web sites. Cisco recommends the shareware TFTP utility available at this URL: http://tftpd32.jounin.net Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points, page 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image
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    of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling the access point to find and join a controller. For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Ethernet link is operational. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Hybrid-REAP standalone mode OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware
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    Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points section). Connecting to the controller. Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is unable to find the controller. Ensure a DHCP server is available or that controller information is configured on
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    power. The access point supports Intelligent Power Management and as a result of the power negotiations, the access point will either enter full power mode or remain in low power mode with the radios disabled. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    these options (see Table 4-2): • Upgrade to a higher-powered switch • Use a Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch port • Use the 48-VDC power module to locally power the access point Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands Intelligent Power Management support is dependent on the version
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    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI You can use these controller CLI commands to inform the access point of the following: • The Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management but
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    to Defaults You can manually reset your access point to default settings using this EXEC mode CLI command: Note This command requires the controller configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode. clear lwapp private-config Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release that supports autonomous mode
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    CLI. MODE Button Setting The lightweight access point MODE button is configured from your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. Use these controller CLI commands to view and configure the MODE button: 1) config ap rst-button enable /all 2) config ap rst-button disable
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    STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1 1 Console port Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point
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    download TFTP server software from several web sites. Cisco recommends the shareware TFTP utility available at this URL: http://tftpd32.jounin.net Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility. 4-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    2 Step 3 Step 4 Click this link to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under Access Points. Click Install and Upgrade Guides. Click Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1000, 1100, 1130AG, 1200, and 1240AG
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    Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-2 OL-8371-05
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    in Taiwan, page B-9 • Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil, page B-11 • Declaration of Conformity Statements, page B-12 • Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries, page B-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-1
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    To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134
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    , it may cause radio Interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. VCCI-B Industry Canada Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Certification number: 2461B
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    Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware
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    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-5
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    60601-1-2) of the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC. For 2.4 GHz radios, the following standards were applied: • Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2 • EMC: EN 301. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-6 OL-8371-05
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    antennas support a minimum separation distance of 8 cm (3.2 in.) and are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point
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    avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-AP1242G-P-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9 Japanese Translation 43768
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    Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English. Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios Chinese Translation English Translation This equipment is limited for indoor use. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan All Access Points Chinese Translation Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices
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    Information Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 Regulatory Information Figure
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    Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries The Declaration of Conformity statement for the European Union countries is listed on the following pages: B-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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    , Product: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 Variant: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series IEEE802.11 a/b/g Access Point Fulfils the Director Corporate Compliance Cisco Systems, 125 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 - USA Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-13
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    Annex to DofC# 456136rev1 Information on Antennas and Power Levels The AIR-(L)AP1242AG-E-K9 is equipped with antenna connectors to allow the use of dedicated antennas for both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz radio. This Declaration of Conformity also covers the antennas listed in table 1 and table 2 as
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    C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the 1240AG series access point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications Size 6.6 in. W x 8.5 in. D x 1.1 in. H 16
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    Radio Specifications CCK OFDM OFDM 100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 50 mW (17 dBm) Autonomous access point 25 mW (14 dBm) (AIR-AP1242AG
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    Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for products installed in a building's environmental air handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings. Safety Radio Approvals Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been
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    B EN 60601-1-2:2001 AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 301.489-1 EN 301.489-17 RF Exposure OET-65C RSS-102 ANSI C95.1 Appendix C Access Point Specifications 802.11A Radio Specifications Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-4 OL-8371-05
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    /hw/wireless/index.html Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under Access Points. Click Install and Upgrade Guides. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges. or Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points
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    Appendix D Channels and Maximum Power Levels Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-2 OL-8371-05
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    the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access point's serial console port. The appendix contains the following sections: • Overview, page E-2 • Console Port Signals and Pinouts, page E-2 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-1
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    Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Table E-1 lists the indicates transmit data. 3. RXD indicates receive data. 4. GND indicates ground Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2 OL-8371-05
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    installation problems to primarily Ethernet and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your lightweight access points. Figure F-1 Typical Lightweight Access Point Priming Configuration LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point
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    access points to other controllers on the network. You can also use a Cisco WCS server to control, configure, and redistribute all your access points from a single location. Apply power to the lightweight access points: a. Connect your lightweight access points to untagged access ports on your POE
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    . If the operating system download is successful, the lightweight access point reboots. Normal operation is indicated when the radio LED is blinking to indicate radio activity. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the lightweight access point with primary, secondary, and
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    Appendix F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide F-4 OL-8371-05
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    contains these sections: • Overview, page G-2 • Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points, page G-3 • Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points, page G-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide G-1
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    43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult their product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management
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    series lightweight access points in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS command line interface (CLI). Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server. A DHCP scope example is
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    lightweight access points in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server. A DHCP scope example is as follows: ip
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    is configured properly to allow it to wirelessly communicate with an Access Point. Autonomous access A fully featured standalone access point that does not require a Cisco Wireless point LAN Controller to operate. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    uses the services of an Access Point to communicate wirelessly with other devices on a local area network. Carrier sense multiple access. A wireless LAN media access method specified by the IEEE 802.11 specification. D data rates dBi DFS The range of data transmission rates supported by a device
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    chip. G gateway GHz A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3
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    to an IP address; for example: 255.255.255.0. An antenna that radiates its signal in a spherical pattern. L Lightweight access An access point operating in the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN Architecture point with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. LWAPP Lightweight Access Point Protocol. An
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    by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for Cisco Aironet, like all other wireless LAN providers, equips its radios and antennas with a unique connector to prevent attachment of non-approved antennas to radios. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    must use to be able to communicate with each other or to an access point. The SSID can be any alphanumeric entry up to a maximum of 32 characters. T transmit power The power level of radio transmission. GL-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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    within the 802.11 standard designed to make the link integrity of wireless devices equal to that of a cable. Wireless LAN Solutions Engine. The WLSE is a specialized appliance for managing Cisco Aironet wireless LAN infrastructures. It centrally identifies and configures access points in customer
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    2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1
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    contents 2-3 password reset 3-14 pinouts, serial cable E-2 power connecting 2-20 input C-1 output C-2 priming access points F-1 process, controller discovery 2-4 R range, radio C-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size
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