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    Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Corporate 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: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: Text Part Number: OL-4310-01
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    if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0304R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc
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    UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-4 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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    an Inline Power Source 2-7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-7 Powering Up the Access Point 2-8 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the
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    Instructions 6-1 Overview 6-2 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 6-3 Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling 6-4 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-5 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-5 Contents OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware
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    a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-5 Troubleshooting 9-1 Checking the Top Panel LEDs 9-2 Checking Basic Settings 9-4 SSID 9-4 WEP Keys 9-4 Security Settings 9-5 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-5 Using the MODE Button 9-5 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-6 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-6 Using the
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    /5/EC B-4 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-6 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-6 Japanese Translation B-6 English Translation B-7 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Antenna Settings D-1 Channels D-2 IEEE 802.11a D-2 IEEE 802.11b D-3 Maximum Power
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    Contents Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4310-01
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    of wireless local area networks. Purpose This guide provides the information you need to install and configure basic settings for your access point. For information on using IOS commands to configure your access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access
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    , cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-01
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    note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi
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    for 1200 Series Access Points • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Command Reference • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to the Cisco Aironet documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm
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    (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address: Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii
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    , troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website, including TAC tools and utilities. Cisco.com Cisco.com offers a suite of interactive, networked services that
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    Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv
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    .html • Training-Cisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4310
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    the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This chapter provides information on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1
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    Certification, page 1-4 • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-4 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can be initially configured at the factory for single- or dual-radio operation. You can also upgrade an access point configured for single-radio operation to support dual-radio operation using
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    separate power cord to the access point. The access point supports the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, output 48 VDC, 0.2A minimum) • Inline power from: - Cisco Aironet Power Injector for 1100 and 1200 series access points - A switch capable of providing inline
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    Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Note The Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Other switches and patch panels might not provide enough power for the 5-GHz radio. UL 2043 Certification Caution The
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    access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. The 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 repeater role requires a specific configuration. Root Unit on a Wired LAN An access point
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    . 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 1-3 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root
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    , increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-4 shows an access point in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-4 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
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    Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4310-01
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    Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-5 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-6 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 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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    you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down. Doing so will result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space after the 5-GHz radio is installed. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3
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    port (RJ-45) Figure 2-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 5 Mode button 6 Status LEDs 7 Mounting bracket 3 74631 1 5-GHz radio module mounting screws 3 Access point 2 5-GHz radio module antenna (patch position) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4310-01
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    toChapter 6, "Mounting Instructions." Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Two R-TNC antenna connectors are provided on the back of the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio. If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, follow the steps
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    or patch panel, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the switch or patch panel to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-01
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    Ethernet port on your network. Connect the power module's output connector to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on the access point. Plug the other end of the power module into an approved 100- to 240-VAC outlet. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7
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    to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for instructions on assigning basic settings to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4310-01
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    Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Protecting Your Wireless LAN, page 3-8 • Using the IP Setup Utility, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-12 • Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI, page 3-12 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1
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    appears. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Click the Reset to Defaults button. Note If the access point is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-01
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    RJ-45 serial port on the access point and to the COM port on a computer. Figure 3-1 shows the serial port connection. Figure 3-1 Connecting the Serial Cable 74005 DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable RJ-45 serial connector OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
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    appears. Press Tab to bypass the Username field and advance to the Password field. Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. Figure 3-2 shows the Summary Status page. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-01
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    3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Figure 3-2 Summary Status Page Assigning Basic Settings Step 5 Click Express Setup. The Express Setup screen appears. Figure 3-3 shows the Express Setup page. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5
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    . • Configuration Server Protocol-Click on the button that matches the network's method of IP address assignment. - DHCP-IP addresses are automatically assigned by your network's DHCP server. - Static IP-The access point uses a static IP address that you enter in the IP address field. Cisco Aironet
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    running but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your network's operational and security requirements. Consult the chapters in this manual for the information you need to complete the configuration. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7
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    access point beacon (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) • WEP and additional WEP features, such as TKIP and broadcast key rotation (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware
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    browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables. Locate the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series (Cisco IOS Software). Click
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    access point did not receive a DHCP-assigned IP address. To change the access point IP address from the default value using IPSU, refer to the "Using IPSU to Set the Access Point's IP Address and SSID" section on page 3-11. 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    . Step 5 Enter the SSID you want to assign to the access point in the SSID field. Note You cannot set the SSID without also setting the IP address. However, you can set the IP address without setting the SSID. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11
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    not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the access point's IP address. Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the access point's IP address and click Connect. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on the network. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware
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    instructions on assigning an IP address to the access point. Follow these steps to begin using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Step 2 Start the browser. Enter the access point the web-browser interface home page. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-4310-01
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    Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface Figure 4-1 Web-Browser Interface Home Page OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3
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    configuration pages. Services Displays status for several access point features and links to configuration pages for Telnet/SSH, CDP, domain name server, filters, proxy Mobile IP, QoS, SNMP, SNTP, and VLANs. System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point
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    4-2 Print and Help Icons When a help page appears in a new browser window, use the Select a topic drop-down menu to display the help index or instructions for common configuration tasks, such as configuring VLANs. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5
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    Using Online Help Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-4310-01
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    to configure your access point. It contains these sections: • IOS Command Modes, page 5-2 • Getting Help, page 5-3 • Abbreviating Commands, page 5-3 • Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 5-3 • Understanding CLI Messages, page 5-4 • Using Command History, page 5-4 • Using Editing Features
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    to configure configuration mode, enter parameters for the Ethernet exit. To return to and radio interfaces. The privileged EXEC mode, 2.4-GHz radio is radio 0, and press Ctrl-Z or enter end. the 5-GHz radio is radio 1. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL
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    , the no shutdown interface configuration command reverses the shutdown of an interface. Use the command without the keyword no to re-enable a disabled feature or to enable a feature that is disabled by default. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3
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    By default, the access point records ten command lines in its history buffer. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, enter this command to change the number of command lines that the access point records during the current terminal session: ap# terminal history [size number-of-lines] Cisco Aironet 1200
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    can help you manipulate the command line. It contains these sections: • Enabling and Disabling Editing Features, page 5-6 • Editing Commands Through Keystrokes, page 5-6 • Editing Command Lines that Wrap, page 5-7 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-5
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    EXEC mode: ap# terminal editing To reconfigure a specific line to have enhanced editing mode, enter this command in line configuration mode: ap(config-line)# editing To globally the cursor to the end of the word. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-6 OL-4310-01
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    keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s. In this example, the access-list global configuration command entry extends beyond one line. When the cursor first reaches the end of .255.255.0 eq 45 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-7
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    the width of your terminal. Use line wrapping with the command history feature to recall and modify previous complex command entries. For information about recalling appears, click Connect and select Remote System. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-8 OL-4310-01
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    www.ssh.com/ SSH provides more security for remote connections than Telnet by providing strong encryption when a device is authenticated. See the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for detailed instructions on setting up the access point for SSH access. OL-4310
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    Accessing the CLI Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface 5-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 6-3 • Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling, page 6-4 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 6-5 • Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 6-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-1
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    Bracket 1 2 3 4 65863 28 37 6 4 5 1 Access point mount 2 Cable tie points 3 Ceiling mount holes 4 Access point mounts 5 Locking detent 6 Wall cable access 7 Suspended ceiling cable access 8 Security hasp Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4310-01
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    hasp facing down. Step 5 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket. Note You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member and using the appropriate fasteners. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-3
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    should review Figure 6-2 before beginning the mounting process. Figure 6-2 Mounting Bracket Parts 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 2 Caddy fastener 3 Plastic spacer 5 4 Mounting bracket 5 Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer) 74121 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware
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    more secure. When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket, the holes in the security hasps line up so you can install a padlock. Known compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5
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    Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-01
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    includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 7-2 • Opening the Access Cover, page 7-3 • Removing a Blank Spacer Card, page 7-4 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-5 • Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-7 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-1
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    by an ESD-trained service technician at an ESD-protected workstation. Note After you install the new radio, all configurable radio settings will be at default values. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for complete instructions on configuring the new
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    Screw If your access point was not configured with a 2.4-GHz radio, go to the "Removing a Blank Spacer Card" section. If you are replacing an existing 2.4-GHz radio, go to the "Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-3
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    access point is not factory-configured Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Antenna connector (black wire) Step 2 Carefully bend the card near the slots in opposite directions to provide enough clearance to remove the antenna wires. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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    GHz radio card. Caution The antenna connectors can be damaged by using a pair of long-nose pliers during the removal process. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-5
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    . c. Remove the 2.4-GHz card from the mini-PCI connector. Place the removed 2.4GHz radio card into an anti-static bag. For instructions on installing a new radio card, go to the "Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-6 OL-4310-01
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    1 Antenna connector (black wire) 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Mini-PCI connector Step 4 Connect the white antenna wire connector to the radio card antenna connector marked by the white label (see Figure 7-4). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-7
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    on the back of the unit. The radio card installation is now complete. To configure the radio with your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-01
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    instructions for the 5-GHz radio module and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 8-2 • Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover, page 8-2 • Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-3 • Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
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    feature, remove the existing 5-GHz radio module. 5. Install the new 5-GHz radio module. Note After you install the radio module, all configurable radio settings will be at default values. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for complete instructions
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    8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the module; they are captured in the module housing. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3
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    out from the access point (see Figure 8-3). Figure 8-3 Removing the 5-GHz Radio Module 74629 Step 5 Fold the antenna down (towards the attached radio card) and insert the module into a static protected bag. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-4 OL-4310-01
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    a 5-GHz Radio Module 1 2 34 74604 1 Access point 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point card-bus slot 4 5-GHz radio card Step 4 Push the 5-GHz radio module into the slot until you hear a slight click. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-5
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    8-5 Location of Mounting Screws 1 74630 2 1 5-GHz radio module antenna 2 2 Mounting screws Step 6 Remove the backing paper from the 5-GHz radio product compliance label 2 Access point product compliance label Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-6 OL-4310-01
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    installation is now complete and radio settings are at default values. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation
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    Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-8 OL-4310-01
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    Settings, page 9-4 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 9-5 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 9-6 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 9-8 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 9-9 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-1
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    with any wireless devices. • The radio LED blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it blinks green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-2 OL-4310
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    /receive Ethernet errors. - General warning. - Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Red Firmware failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - Loading new firmware image. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-3
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    the access point to exactly the same value. The access point does not need to use Key 3 as its transmit key, however. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting the access point's WEP keys. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
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    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to the Default Configuration Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your access point must support the same security options configured in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC
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    firmware image, indicated by three red LEDs, 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 address, and SSIDs. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware
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    , the Telnet interface, or 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 using
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    Software Center at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables. Find the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series (Cisco IOS Software). Click c1100-k9w7-tar.122-11.JA.tar
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    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. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-9
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    Obtaining the TFTP Server Software Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    : • Dipole Antenna Installation Warning, page A-2 • Explosive Device Proximity Warning, page A-3 • Lightning Activity Warning, page A-4 • Installation Warning, page A-5 • Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning, page A-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-1
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    radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 cm eller mer fra mennesker. Aviso Para estar de acordo com as normas FCC de limites de exposição para freqüê alla människor. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-2 OL-4310-01
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    Proximity Warning Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment för att kunna användas i sådana sammanhang. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-3
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    transcurso de descargas eléctricas en la atmósfera. Varning! Vid åska skall du aldrig utföra arbete på systemet eller ansluta eller koppla loss kablar. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-4 OL-4310-01
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    Warnings Installation Warning Installation Warning Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de charge). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-5
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    ). Kontrollera att säkring eller överspänningsskydd används på fasledarna (samtliga strömförande ledare) för internationellt bruk max. 240 V växelström, 10 A (i USA max. 120 V växelström, 15 A). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-6 OL-4310-01
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    • Department of Communications-Canada • European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein • Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure • Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-1
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    to 48) the U-NII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-4310-01
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    -Canada Table B-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Antennas Cisco Part Number Model Gain AIR-ANT1949 Yagi 13.5 AIR-ANT4121 Omni-directional 12.0 AIR-ANT3549 Patch 8.5 AIR-ANT2012 Spatial diversity 6.5 AIR-ANT1729 Patch 6.0 AIR-ANT2506 Omni-directional 5.1 AIR-ANT3213 Omni-directional
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    oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen. Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-4310-01
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    be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.com For 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied: levels and antennas, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz access points with 40 mW
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    antennas support a minimum separation distance of 10 cm (3.9 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. Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points
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    B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan English Translation This equipment operates in the same below. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7
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    Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL-4310-01
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    the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point. Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the access point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Category Access Point with 2.4-GHz Radio Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module Size 6.56 in. W x 7.23 in. D x 1.66 in. H With the 5-GHz antenna
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    If you plan to mount the access point in environmental air space using a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down. Doing so results in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space with the 5-GHz
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    C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Access Point with C95.1 Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
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    Appendix C Access Point Specifications Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-4 OL-4310-01
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    Antenna Settings This appendix lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. The following topics are covered in this appendix: • Channels, page D-2 • Maximum Power Levels, page D-4 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
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    Channels Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels IEEE 802.11a The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and for indoor and outdoor use on channels 52 through 64 in the United States. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-2 OL-4310-01
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    Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels IEEE 802.11b The channel identifiers, . Users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration complies with the regulatory standards of Mexico. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-3
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    domain. For additional information on setting radio transmit power, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. IEEE 802.11a An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) above the amount
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    Antenna Gain (dBi) 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 0 2.2 5.2 6 8.5 12 13.5 21 Maximum Power Level (mW) 100 50 30 30 5 5 5 1 100 50 30 30 5 5 5 1 5 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 50 30 30 30 n/a n/a 5 n/a OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
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    Maximum Power Levels Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-6 OL-4310-01
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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-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-1
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    access point requires a special serial cable that connects the access point serial console port (RJ-45 connector) to your PC's COM port (DB-9 connector). This cable can be purchased from Cisco (part number AIR data. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2 OL-4310-01
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    energy over a region of space. High gain antennas have a more focused radiation pattern in a specific direction. A station is configured properly to allow it to wirelessly communicate with an Access Point. B beacon BOOTP BPSK broadcast packet A wireless LAN packet that signals the availability and
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    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 band. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications. The wired Ethernet network. The Internet Protocol ( : 255.255.255.0. An antenna that radiates its signal in a spherical pattern. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3
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    typically refers to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern. Orthogonal A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for Frequency Division transmission for radio-based technology. GL-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    RP-TNC A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN. A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may
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    Glossary GL-6 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    , resetting 9-5 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-4 to D-5 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
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    4-4 operating temperature C-1 P package contents 2-3 password reset 9-5 pinouts, serial cable E-2 power connecting 2-6 injector 2-6 input C-1 output C-2 power level, maximum D-4 to D-5 privileged EXEC mode 5-2 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-01
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    server 9-6 troubleshooting 9-1 U unpacking 2-3 user EXEC mode 5-2 OL-4310-01 Index V voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2, A-1 Web-based interface common buttons 4-4 compatible browsers 4-1 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-9, 9-8 weight C-1 WEP key 9-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware
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