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D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide
May 2005
Corporate Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 526-4100
Text Part Number: OL-7293-01

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  • Page 1 D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide May 2005 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 3 LEDs Power Sources UL 2043 Certification Anti-Theft Features Network Configuration Examples Root Unit on a Wired LAN Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Default IP Address Behavior Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address Connecting to the Access Point Locally Assigning Basic Settings Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 5 Editing Commands with Keystrokes Editing Command Lines That Wrap Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands Accessing the CLI Opening the CLI with Telnet Opening the CLI with Secure Shell Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 6 Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information A P P E N D I X Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 7 Maximum Power Levels in Some Regulatory Domains with External Antennas Console Cable Pinouts A P P E N D I X Overview Console Port Signals and Pinouts L O S S A R Y N D E X Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 8 Contents D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 9 Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. To use this guide, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.
  • Page 10 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. Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in Note this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 11 å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 12: Related Publications

    Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance, and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com...

  • Page 13: Ordering Documentation

    Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, U.S.A.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Documentation Feedback You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. On the Cisco Documentation home page, click Feedback at the top of the page. You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

  • Page 14: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two types of support are available: the Cisco TAC website and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. The type of support that you choose depends on the priority of the problem and the conditions stated in service contracts, when applicable.
  • Page 15 MAC address, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits) • Location of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore • You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 16: Obtaining Additional Publications And Information

    Cisco TAC website. Some services on the Cisco TAC website require a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do...
  • Page 17 You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/packet • iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthly publication that delivers the latest information about Internet business strategies for executives. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine •...
  • Page 18 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 19 C H A P T E R Overview Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Points combine mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver.

  • Page 20: Hardware Features

    1-6) • Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-2 shows the access point with antennas. Figure 1-1 Access Point With Antennas Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 21 Mode button Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End Security key slot 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 5-GHz antenna connector (left) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 22 Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 23: Overview

    The access point can receive power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Using inline power, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point because power is supplied over the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 24 (see Figure 1-4). Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Figure 1-4 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Security Hasp Security hasp Security padlock Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 25 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket Mounting plate Access point Cable security bracket Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 26: Network Configuration Examples

    LAN. Figure 1-6 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN --- TBD ---- Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 27: Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range

    Figure 1-7 shows an 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. Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
  • Page 28 Figure 1-8 shows an access point in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-8 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network --- TBD ---- Access Point (Root Unit) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 29: Installing The Access Point

    Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-12 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-14 • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 30: Safety Information

    (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper installation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 31: Unpacking The Access Point

    Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each Step 3 item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point •...

  • Page 32: Before Beginning The Installation

    Access Point 2.4 GHz Connector End 2.4-GHz antenna connector (Left) Console port (RJ-45) Ethernet LED Ethernet port (RJ-45) Radio LED 48-VDC power port Status LED 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) MODE button Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 33: Installation Summary

    Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Access Point for the First Time”). Configure security and other access point options (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration • Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Mounting Overview

    Suspended ceiling cable access Access point mounts Security hasp The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point provides adequate fire resistance and low Note smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings) in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

  • Page 35: Mounting On A Horizontal Or Vertical Surface

    Attach the access point to the mounting plate. Step 5 You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member Note and using the appropriate fasteners. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 36: Mounting Below A Suspended Ceiling

    Install a plastic spacer on each T-rail clip stud. The spacer’s legs should contact the suspended ceiling Step 5 T-rail. Attach the mounting plate to the T-rail clip studs and start a Keps nut on each stud. Step 6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 37: Mounting Above A Suspended Ceiling

    Figure 2-5 Above Suspended Ceiling Parts ------ TBD ------ Suspended ceiling T-rail Bracket mounting clip T-rail clip Access point mounting plate Height adjustment screw Access point T-bar box hanger Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 38 Determine the location in the ceiling where you will mount the access point and remove an adjacent Step 3 ceiling tile. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that they are pointing down when mounted on the Step 4 T-bar Box hanger. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 39: Mounting Access Point On A Desktop Or Shelf

    For information on connecting the access point cables, see the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-12. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Ethernet And Power Cables

    • 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 module Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard –...

  • Page 41: Connecting To An Ethernet Network With An Inline Power Source

    “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on • page 2-12). 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. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Connecting To An Ethernet Network With Local Power

    If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-14...

  • Page 43: Cable Security Bracket

    Position the mounting plate with the cable security bracket pointing down. Step 1 Step 2 Remove the four screws that attach the bracket to the mounting plate using a philips screw driver. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 44: Attaching The Access Point To The Mounting Plate

    If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 45: Securing The Access Point

    Insert the security hasp’s key pin (see Figure 2-11) into the key slot on the access point (see Figure 2-2) Step 1 and rotate counterclockwise towards the mounting plate. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 46 -----TBD ------ Mounting plate security slot Padlock hole Security hasp padlock flange Place your padlock (user supplied) through the padlock hole in the security hasp’s padlock flange. Step 3 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 47: Configuring The Access Point For The First Time

    Finding the IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-13 • • Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-14 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI, page 3-14 • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 48: Before You Start

    SNMP is in use) • If you plan on using the Cisco IP Setup Utility (IPSU) to find or assign the access point IP address, the MAC address from the label on the bottom of the access point (such as 00164625854c)

  • Page 49: Obtaining And Assigning An Ip Address

    DHCP-assigned IP address using one of the following methods: – Connect to the access point console port and use a Cisco IOS CLI command to display the IP address, such as show interface bvi1. Follow the steps in the “Connecting to the Access Point Locally”...

  • Page 50: Connecting To The Access Point Locally

    Figure 3-1 shows the console port location. Figure 3-1 Console Port Location Console port The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to Note http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator on your PC to communicate with the access point. Use the following settings for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

  • Page 51: Assigning Basic Settings

    Step 2 Password page displays. Enter Cisco in the username field and advance to the Password field. Step 3 Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. Step 4 Figure 3-2 shows the Summary Status page.
  • Page 52 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 53 – Settings page. Clicking Custom takes you to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Aironet Extensions—Enable this setting if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless • LAN. Click Apply to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you lose your connection to the access Step 7 point.

  • Page 54: Default Settings On The Express Setup Page

    Click Enable in the Enable Radio field. Step 4 Click Apply. Step 5 Click Radio1-802.11A and the radio status page displays. Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5. Step 7 Step 8 Close your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 55: Configuring Basic Security Settings

    Just as you use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you can use the Express Security page to create unique SSIDs and assign one of four security types to them. For detail security information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Configuring Basic Security Settings

    You can use the Express Security page to create unique SSIDs and assign one of four security types to them. Figure 3-4 shows the Express Security page. Figure 3-4 Express Security Page Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-10 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 57: Understanding Express Security Settings

    WEP key that matches should consider limiting association to the bridge’s key. bridge based on MAC address (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 58: Express Security Limitations

    • address authentication and EAP authentication). To configure combinations of authentication types, use the Security SSID Manager page. For detailed information about security and security settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Note Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.

  • Page 59: Using The Express Security Page

    Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI. To find the IP address of your access point using the console port, you can use the Cisco IOS CLI show ip interface brief bvi1 from the privileged EXEC mode. For additional information on the CLI, refer to the“Using the Command-Line Interface”...

  • Page 60: Assigning An Ip Address Using The Cli

    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. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-14 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 61 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 62: Using The Web-Browser Interface For The First Time

    Enter your username in the User Name field. The default username is Cisco. Step 3 Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The default password is Cisco. Step 4 The access point Summary Status page displays.

  • Page 63: Using Action Buttons

    IP address, MAC address, parent-client relationships, and the VLAN. Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides links to configuration pages for each interface. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 64 Saves changes made on the page and remains on the page. Cancel Discards changes to the page and remains on the page. Clear Clears the selected options on the page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on a page. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 65: Character Restrictions In Entry Fields

    D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the access point uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that you cannot use in the entry fields on the web-browser interface.
  • Page 66 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Online Help D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 67 Using Command History, page 5-4 • • Using Editing Features, page 5-6 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands, page 5-8 • Accessing the CLI, page 5-9 • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 68: Cisco Ios Command Modes

    Cisco IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is divided into many different modes. The commands available to you depend on the mode you are currently using. Enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to obtain a list of commands available for each command mode.

  • Page 69: Getting Help

    (% Unknown command). This example shows how to enter the show configuration privileged EXEC command: ap# show conf Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 70: Understanding Cli Messages

    • Changing the Command History Buffer Size, page 5-5 • Recalling Commands, page 5-5 Disabling the Command History Feature, page 5-5 • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 71: Recalling Commands

    To disable the feature during the current terminal session, enter the terminal no history privileged EXEC command. To disable command history for the line, enter the no history line configuration command. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 72: Using Editing Features

    The buffer contains only the last 10 items that you have the last ten items that you deleted. deleted or cut. If you press Esc Y more than ten times, you cycle to the first buffer entry. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 73: Editing Command Lines That Wrap

    To move back to the beginning of the command entry, press Ctrl-B or the left arrow key repeatedly. You can also press Ctrl-A to immediately move to the beginning of the line. The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s. Note Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 74: Searching And Filtering Output Of Show And More Commands

    | include protocol Vlan1 is up, line protocol is up Vlan10 is up, line protocol is down GigabitEthernet0/1 is up, line protocol is down GigabitEthernet0/2 is up, line protocol is up Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 75: Accessing The Cli

    At the username and password prompts, enter your administrator username and password. The default Step 4 username is Cisco, and the default password is Cisco. The default enable password is also Cisco. Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. Opening the CLI with Secure Shell Secure Shell Protocol provides a secure, remote connection to networking devices set up to use it.
  • Page 76 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the CLI D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-10 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. 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/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html...

  • Page 78: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    LEDs (for additional information refer to the Event Log using the access point browser interface). Figure 6-1 Access Point LEDs Status LED Radio LED Ethernet LED Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 79: Checking The Access Point Leds

    (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Pink Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Blinking Blinking Image recovery in progress and Mode button is green pink and off released. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 80: Checking Basic Settings

    LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 81: Wep Keys

    Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from other devices.

  • Page 82: Low Power Condition

    On power up, the access point is placed into low power mode (both radios are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient power is available. If there is sufficient power then the radios are turned on;...

  • Page 83: Intelligent Power Management

    Intelligent Power Management, which uses Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) to allow powered devices (such as your access point) to negotiate with a Cisco switch for sufficient 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.

  • Page 84: Intelligent Power Management

    • platform=<platform name> MAC address=<xxxx.xxxx.xxxx>—This message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled and has detected a Cisco switch that is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point. The< platform name> indicates the CDP device detected by the access point. The <xxxx.xxxx.xxxx>...

  • Page 85: Configuring Power Using The Cli

    Intelligent Power Management support is dependent on the version of software resident in the Cisco switch that is providing power to the access point. Each Cisco switch should be upgraded to support Intelligent Power Management. Until the software is upgraded, you can configure the access point to operate with older switch software using the following Cisco IOS CLI command: [no] power inline negotiation {prestandard source | injector H.H.H}...

  • Page 86: Inline Power Status Messages

    None required – 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco power source to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be currently available for your Cisco power source.

  • Page 87: Configuring The Access Point System Power Settings Using A Browser

    (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. The power source must comply with IEEE802.3af or IEC60950 for limited power sources. Table 6-3 lists the access point system power settings and the Cisco switch power commands for several power options. Table 6-3...
  • Page 88 – switches 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco power source to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be currently available for your Cisco power source. 2. Power injector must be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB.

  • Page 89: Running The Carrier Busy Test

    D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L If you are using a power injector with a Cisco switch, choose one of these Power setting options (see...

  • Page 90: Running The Ping Test

    You can use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, Note the IP address, and the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-14 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 91: Using The Mode Button

    Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page Step 4 displays. Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Step 5 Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page displays. Step 6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-15 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 92: Reloading The Access Point Image

    Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from the Step 6 access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point. Step 7 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-16 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 93: Web Browser Interface

    Click the Browse button to locate the access point image file (such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-4.JA.tar) on Step 6 your PC. Click the Upload button. Step 7 For additional information, click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-17 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 94: Web Browser Interface

    Click the Upload button. Step 9 When a message displays that indicates the upgrade is complete, click OK. Step 10 For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-18 OL-7293-01...

  • Page 95: Obtaining The Access Point Image File

    Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables. Step 2 Find the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series (Cisco IOS Step 3 Software). Click on the access point image file, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-4.JA.tar.

  • Page 96: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    Obtaining the TFTP Server Software D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-20...

  • Page 97: Translated Safety Warnings

    Statement 353—Power Source Warning, page A-3 • • Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity Warning, page A-5 Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning, page A-6 • • Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning, page A-7 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 98: Appendix A Translated Safety Warning

    Varning! Använd inte den trådlösa nätverksenheten i närheten av oskyddade tändhattar eller i en explosiv miljö om inte enheten modifierats för att kunna användas i sådana sammanhang. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 99: Statement 332—Antenna Installation Warning

    IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353 Waarschuwing Dit product moet worden verbonden met een stroomvoorziening die compatibel is met PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af of een beperkte stroomvoorziening die compatibel is met IEC60950. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 100 IEEE 802.3af, o a una fuente limitada conforme con el estándar IEC60950. Varning! Denna produkt måste vara ansluten till en PoE IEEE 802.3af-kompatibel strömkälla eller en IEC60950-kompatibel begränsad strömkälla. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 101: Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity Warning

    No operar el sistema ni conectar o desconectar cables durante el 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 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 102: Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning

    Leia as instruções de instalação antes de ligar o sistema à fonte de energia. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Varning! Läs installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till strömförsörjningsenheten. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 103: Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning

    Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio. Asegúrese de que el dispositivo de protección no sea superior a: Varning! Denna produkt är beroende av i byggnaden installerat kortslutningsskydd (överströmsskydd). Kontrollera att skyddsanordningen inte har högre märkvärde än: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 104 Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 105 D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L A P P E N D I X Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Points. This appendix contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 106: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this Caution frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 107: Canadian Compliance Statement

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectrum devices, and Cisco Aironet 54-Mbps, 5-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 5-GHz spread spectrum devices.The use of this device in a system operating either partially...

  • Page 108: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 109: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated 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. Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located. Note Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 110: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points In Japan

    D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.

  • Page 111: Declaration Of Conformity Statements

    All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.com Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries The Declaration of Conformity statement for the European Union countries is listed below: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 112 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 113: Access Point Specifications

    D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Category 802.11G Radio Specifications...

  • Page 114: Appendix C Acces Point Specification

    CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 UL 2043 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 Radio Approvals FCC Parts 15.247 FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB-STD-33B Japan ARIB STD-T71 Japan ARIB-STD-66 EN 301.893 Europe EN-300.328 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 115 EMI and Susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) EN 55022 B 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 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 116 Appendix C Access Point Specifications D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 117 This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4-GHz) and the IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz) channels and maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains. The following topic is covered in this appendix: Channels and Maximum Power Levels, page D-2 • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 118: Channels And Maximum Power Levels

    – – – 1. Indicates the power level settings shipped from the factory. You might need to reset the maximum power levels used with your external antenna (see Table D-4). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 119: Ieee 802.11A (5-Ghz Band)

    Table D-4). IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) above the amount allowed per regulatory domain. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 120 – – – 1. Indicates the power level settings shipped from the factory. You might need to reset the maximum power levels used with your external antennas (see Table D-5). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 121: Maximum Power Levels In Some Regulatory Domains With External Antennas

    10 dBi Identifier (MHz) Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 2484 – – – – – – Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...
  • Page 122 5745 – – – – – 5765 – – – – – 5785 – – – – – 5805 – – – – – 5825 – – – – – Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 123: Console Cable Pinouts

    This appendix identifies 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 • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01...

  • Page 124: Console Port Signals And Pinouts

    The 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-CONCAB1200) or can be built using the pinouts in this appendix.
  • Page 125 (Ad Hoc) mode. Boot Protocol. A protocol used for the static assignment of IP addresses to BOOTP devices on the network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-1 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 126 The text name that refers to a grouping of networks or network resources based domain name on organization-type or geography; for example: name.com—commercial; name.edu—educational; name.gov—government; ISPname.net—network provider (such as an ISP); name.ar—Argentina; name.au—Australia; and so on. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-2 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 127 The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications. The wired Ethernet network. infrastructure The Internet Protocol (IP) address of a station. IP Address Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 128 IEEE Quadruple phase shift keying is a 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. A linear measure of the distance that a transmitter can send a signal. range Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-4 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 129 A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility roaming while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN. A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of RP-TNC the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment.
  • Page 130 Wireless LAN Solutions Engine. The WLSE is a specialized appliance for WLSE managing Cisco Aironet wireless LAN infrastructures. It centrally identifies and configures access points in customer-defined groups and reports on throughput and client associations. WLSE's centralized management capabilities are further enhanced with an integrated template-based configuration tool for added configuration ease and improved productivity.
  • Page 131 FCC Safety Compliance recalling commands filtering no and default forms of commands show and more command output terminal emulator settings frequencies D-2, D-3, D-4, D-5, D-6 command-line interface frequency range Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 132 CLI cable Cisco cable Mode button 6-16 modulation size SSH Communications Security, Ltd. status indicators no commands Telnet 3-14 temperature operating OK button Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 133 EXEC mode voltage range warnings 2-2, A-1 Web-based interface common buttons compatible browsers web site, Cisco Software Center 6-19 weight WEP key Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-3 OL-7293-01...
  • Page 134 Index D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-7293-01...

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