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Running the Ping or Link Test Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Note The carrier busy test is primarily used for a single access point or a bridge environment. For sites with multiple access points, a site survey is typically performed to determine the best operating locations and operating frequencies for the access points. Note All associated clients on the selected radio will be disassociated during the 6 to 8 seconds needed for the carrier busy test. Perform these steps to activate the carrier busy test: Step 1 Use your web browser to open the access point interface. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 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. Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary page appears. Choose the radio interface experiencing problems by clicking Radio0-802.11B or Radio0-802.11G or Radio1-802.11A. The respective radio status page appears. Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test screen appears. Click Start to begin the carrier busy test. When the test completes, the results are displayed on the bottom of the screen. For each of the channel center frequencies, the test produces a value indicating the percentage of time that the channel is busy. Running the Ping or Link Test You can use the ping or link test to evaluate the communication link with an associated wireless device. With the ping or link test you can: a. Perform a test using a specified number of packets and then display the test results. b. Perform a test that continuously operates until you stop it and then display the test results. Perform these steps to activate the ping or link test: Step 1 Use your web browser to open the access point interface. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-8370-04

Section	Page
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide	1
Contents	3
Preface	9
Audience	9
Purpose	9
Organization	9
Conventions	10
Related Publications	12
Locating the Product Serial Number	13
Overview	15
Product Terminology	15
Autonomous Access Points	15
Lightweight Access Points	16
Guidelines for Using 1200 Series Lightweight Access Points	17
Hardware Features	17
Dual-Radio Operation	18
LEDs	19
Ethernet Port	19
Console Port	20
Power Sources	20
UL 2043 Certification	20
Anti-Theft Features	20
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points	21
Root Access Point on a Wired LAN	22
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range	23
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network	24
Bridge Network with Wireless Clients	24
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration	25
Workgroup Bridge Network	25
Network Example with Lightweight Access Points	26
Installing the Access Point	28
Safety Information	29
FCC Safety Compliance Statement	29
General Safety Guidelines	29
Warnings	29
Unpacking the Access Point	30
Package Contents	30
Basic Installation Guidelines	31
Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points	31
Before Beginning the Installation	32
Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network	34
Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas	35
Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas	35
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables	36
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source	37
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power	37
Mounting Instructions	39
Overview	40
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface	41
Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling	42
Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling	43
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket	46
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket	46
Upgrading the 2.4-GHz Radio	47
Upgrade Overview	48
Unpacking the Radio	48
Opening the Access Cover	49
Removing a Blank Spacer Card	50
Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio	51
Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio	53
Attaching the Compliance Labels	55
Placing the Labels	56
Upgrading the 5-GHz Radio Module	57
Upgrade Overview	58
Unpacking the Radio Module	58
Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover	58
Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module	59
Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module	61
Attaching the Compliance Label	63
Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points	65
Checking the Top Panel LEDs	66
Checking Basic Settings	68
Default IP Address Behavior	68
Default SSID and Radio Behavior	68
Enabling the Radio Interfaces	68
SSID	69
WEP Keys	69
Security Settings	69
Running the Carrier Busy Test	69
Running the Ping or Link Test	70
Resetting to the Default Configuration	71
Using the MODE Button	71
Using the Web Browser Interface	72
Reloading the Access Point Image	72
Using the MODE button	73
Web Browser Interface	74
Browser HTTP Interface	74
Browser TFTP Interface	75
Obtaining the Access Point Image File	75
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software	76
Connecting to the Access Point Locally	77
Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points	79
Guidelines for Using 1200 Series Lightweight Access Points	80
Using DHCP Option 43	80
Checking the Top Panel LEDs	81
Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI	83
Configuring Controller Information	83
Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information	83
Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults	84
Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode	84
Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode	84
Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode	85
MODE Button Setting	85
Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File	86
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software	87
Connecting to the Access Point Locally	87
Translated Safety Warnings	89
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information	91
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement	92
VCCI Statement for Japan	94
Industry Canada	94
Canadian Compliance Statement	94
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein	95
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)	95
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure	97
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan	98
Japanese Translation	98
English Translation	98
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan	99
Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios	99
Chinese Translation	99
English Translation	99
All Access Points	100
Chinese Translation	100
English Translation	100
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil	101
Access Point Models	101
Regulatory Information	101
Portuguese Translation	101
English Translation	101
Declaration of Conformity Statements	102
Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries	102
Access Point Specifications	113
Channels and Maximum Power Levels	119
Console Cable Pinouts	121
Overview	122
Console Port Signals and Pinouts	122
Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment	123
Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points	127
Overview	128
Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points	128
Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points	129
Glossary	131

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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points

Running the Ping or Link Test

Note

The carrier busy test is primarily used for a single access point or a bridge environment. For sites with

multiple access points, a site survey is typically performed to determine the best operating locations and

operating frequencies for the access points.

Note

All associated clients on the selected radio will be disassociated during the 6 to 8 seconds needed for the

carrier busy test.

Perform these steps to activate the carrier busy test:

Step 1

Use your web browser to open the access point interface.

Note

The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer

version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98,

Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Click

Network Interfaces

and the Network Interface Summary page appears.

Step 4

Choose the radio interface experiencing problems by clicking

Radio0-802.11B

Radio0-802.11G

Radio1-802.11A

. The respective radio status page appears.

Step 5

Click the

Carrier Busy Test

tab and the Carrier Busy Test screen appears.

Step 6

Click

Start

to begin the carrier busy test.

When the test completes, the results are displayed on the bottom of the screen. For each of the channel

center frequencies, the test produces a value indicating the percentage of time that the channel is busy.

Running the Ping or Link Test

You can use the ping or link test to evaluate the communication link with an associated wireless device.

With the ping or link test you can:

Perform a test using a specified number of packets and then display the test results.

Perform a test that continuously operates until you stop it and then display the test results.

Perform these steps to activate the ping or link test:

Step 1

Use your web browser to open the access point interface.

Note

The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer

version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98,

Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms.