FCC ID: LDK102055 Cisco Aironet 1242AG Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g AP

 

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C O N T E N T S iv Preface i i Audience Purpose i Organization Conventions Related Publications iv Obtaining Documentation ii i Cisco.com iv Documentation CD-ROM v Ordering Documentation v Documentation Feedback v Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco.com vi Technical Assistance Center vi vi Locating the Product Serial Number Cisco TAC Website Cisco TAC Escalation Center viii viii vii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information viii C H A P T E R 1 Overview 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation Antennas Supported Ethernet Port 1-4 Console Port 1-4 LEDs Power Sources 1-5 UL 2043 Certification Anti-Theft Features 1-5 1-4 1-4 1-6 1-6 Network Configuration Examples 1-8 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-8 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-9 1-10 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide i Contents C H A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point 2-2 Safety Information 2-1 FCC Safety Compliance Statement General Safety Guidelines 2-2 2-2 2-2 Warnings Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Before Beginning the Installation Package Contents 2-3 2-4 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 Installation Summary 2-5 Mounting Overview 2-6 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling 2-8 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-9 2-7 2-11 2-12 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-14 2-13 Powering Up the Access Point Cable Security Bracket 2-15 2-14 Removing the Cable Security Bracket 2-15 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Securing the Access Point Using a Security Cable 2-17 2-17 2-16 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate 2-17 C H A P T E R 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button Using the Web-Browser Interface Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 3-2 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address Connecting to the Access Point Locally Assigning Basic Settings 3-5 3-3 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ii OL-7293-01 Contents 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-10 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 3-11 Using VLANs Express Security Types 3-11 Express Security Limitations Using the Express Security Page 3-12 3-13 Finding the IP Address Using the CLI Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 3-13 3-14 3-14 C H A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface 4-1 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface 4-2 4-2 Using Action Buttons Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-3 4-5 Using Online Help 4-5 C H A P T E R 5 5-1 Using the Command-Line Interface 5-2 5-3 Cisco IOS Command Modes Getting Help Abbreviating Commands Using no and default Forms of Commands Understanding CLI Messages Using Command History 5-4 5-4 5-3 5-4 Changing the Command History Buffer Size Recalling Commands Disabling the Command History Feature 5-5 5-5 5-5 Using Editing Features 5-6 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features Editing Commands with Keystrokes 5-6 Editing Command Lines That Wrap 5-7 5-6 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands Accessing the CLI 5-9 5-8 Opening the CLI with Telnet 5-9 Opening the CLI with Secure Shell 5-9 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii Contents C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Checking the Access Point LEDs Checking Basic Settings 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-5 Default IP Address Behavior Enabling the Radio Interfaces SSID 6-5 WEP Keys 6-5 Security Settings Low Power Condition 6-6 6-5 Intelligent Power Management 6-7 Inline Power Status Messages 6-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 6-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 6-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 6-11 Running the Carrier Busy Test Running the Ping Test 6-14 Resetting to the Default Configuration 6-13 Using the MODE Button Using the Web Browser Interface 6-15 Reloading the Access Point Image 6-16 6-17 Using the MODE Button Web Browser Interface 6-16 Browser HTTP Interface Browser TFTP Interface 6-17 6-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 6-19 6-14 6-15 6-19 A P P E N D I X A Translated Safety Warnings A-1 A-2 Statement 245BExplosive Device Proximity Warning Statement 332Antenna Installation Warning A-3 Statement 353Power Source Warning A-3 Statement 1001Work During Lightning Activity Warning Statement 1004Installation Instructions Warning A-6 Statement 1005Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning A-7 A-5 A P P E N D I X B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-7293-01 Contents Department of CommunicationsCanada B-3 Canadian Compliance Statement B-3 European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-3 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-4 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-5 B-6 Japanese Translation English Translation B-6 B-6 Declaration of Conformity Statements Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-7 B-7 A P P E N D I X C Access Point Specifications C-1 A P P E N D I X D Channels and Power Levels D-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-2 IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4-GHz Band) IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) D-3 D-2 Maximum Power Levels in Some Regulatory Domains with External Antennas D-5 A P P E N D I X E Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 G L O S S A R Y I N D E X OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v Contents Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-7293-01 Preface Audience Purpose 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. This guide provides the information you need to install and configure basic settings for your access point. For information on using Cisco IOS commands to configure your access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For detailed information about these Cisco IOS commands, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for this release. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support &

Documentation. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software >

Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. This guide also includes an overview of the access point web-based graphical user interface (GUI) but does not provide field-level descriptions of all the GUI windows nor does it provide the procedures for configuring all access point options from the GUI. For all GUI window descriptions, refer to the access point online help, which is available from the Help buttons on the GUI pages. Organization This guide is organized into these chapters:

Chapter 1, Overview, lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access points role in your network. Chapter 2, Installing the Access Point, describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. Chapter 3, Configuring the Access Point for the First Time, describes how to configure basic settings on a new access point. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide i Conventions Preface Chapter 4, Using the Web-Browser Interface, describes how to use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 5, Using the Command-Line Interface, describes how to use the command-line interface

(CLI) to configure the access point. Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. Appendix A, Translated Safety Warnings, provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. Appendix B, Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information, provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Appendix C, Access Point Specifications, lists technical specifications for the access point. Appendix D, Channels and Power Levels, lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the worlds regulatory domains. Appendix E, Console Cable Pinouts, identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access points serial console port. Conventions This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Commands and keywords are in boldface text.

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.

Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.

Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.

Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Interactive examples use these conventions:

Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font.

Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Notes, 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. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ii OL-7293-01 Preface Conventions Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage or loss of data. Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix Translated Safety Warnings.) Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risicos en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel Translated Safety Warnings (Vertalingen van veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.) Varoitus Attention Warnung Avvertenza Advarsel Tm varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin tyskentelet minkn laitteiston parissa, ota selv shkkytkentihin liittyvist vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkisykeinoista. (Tss julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten knnkset lydt liitteest "Translated Safety Warnings" (knnetyt turvallisuutta koskevat varoitukset).) Ce symbole davertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraner des blessures. Avant daccder cet quipement, soyez conscient des dangers poss par les circuits lectriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procdures courantes de prvention des accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillez consulter lannexe intitule Translated Safety Warnings (Traduction des avis de scurit). Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Krperverletzung fhren knnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gert beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfllen bewut. (bersetzungen der in dieser Verffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Titel Translated Safety Warnings (bersetzung der Warnhinweise).) Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si in una situazione che pu causare infortuni. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nellappendice, Translated Safety Warnings (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza). Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan fre til personskade. Fr du utfrer arbeid p utstyr, m du vre oppmerksom p de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebrer, samt gjre deg kjent med vanlig praksis nr det gjelder unng ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].) OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii Related Publications Preface Aviso Este smbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situao que lhe poder causar danos fisicos. Antes de comear a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos elctricos, e com quaisquer prticas comuns que possam prevenir possveis acidentes. (Para ver as tradues dos avisos que constam desta publicao, consulte o apndice Translated Safety Warnings - Tradues dos Avisos de Segurana). Advertencia!

Este smbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad fsica. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraa la corriente elctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estndar de prevencin de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicacin, consultar el apndice titulado Translated Safety Warnings.) Varning!

Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utfr arbete p ngon utrustning mste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och knna till vanligt frfarande fr att frebygga skador. (Se frklaringar av de varningar som frekommer i denna publikation i appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" [versatta skerhetsvarningar].) Related Publications These documents provide complete information about the access point:

Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point

Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.htm The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii Cisco Product Security Overview Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of the housing (refer to Figure 1). Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label ---- TBD ----

Preface SN: AAANNNNXXXX SN: AAANNNNXXXX 0 A 1 0

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5 9 2 0 0

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1 8 7 7 6 9 1 2 1 The access point serial number label contains the following information:

Model number, such as AIR-AP1240AG-x-k9

Serial number, such as VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits)

MAC address, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits)

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-7293-01 C H A P T E R 1 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. The access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio

(IEEE 802.11a). You can configure the radios separately, using different settings on each. The access point connects wireless and wired networks or is the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network. You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), or Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN). This chapter provides information on the following topics:

Hardware Features, page 1-2

Network Configuration Examples, page 1-8 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include:

Dual-radio operation (see page 1-4)

Ethernet port (see page 1-4)

Console port (see page 1-5)

LEDs, (see page 1-5)

Multiple power sources (see page 1-5)

UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6)

Anti-theft features (see page 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 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 4 3 4 5 3 1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-7293-01 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 Access Point 2.4 GHz Connector End CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC STATUS RADIO ETHERNET MODE 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 5 3 4 5 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left) Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED Mode button 6 7 8 9 Console port (RJ-45) Ethernet port (RJ-45) 48-VDC power port 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC LEFT 1 3 RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 6 3 4 5 3 1 1 2 5-GHz antenna connector (left) 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Dual-Radio Operation Chapter 1 Overview The access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is called Radio1. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)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 allows wireless associations from other devices. Antennas Supported Table 1-1 lists the supported access point antennas. Table 1-1 Supported Antennas 2.4-GHz Antennas Diversity ceiling omnidirectional Articulated dipole Ceiling omnidirectional Wall patch directional Mast mount omnidirectional Diversity pillar omnidirectional Diversity patch directional Patch directional Yagi directional Gain

(dBi) 2 2.2 5.2 6 5.2 5.2 6.5 9 10 5-GHz Antennas Articulated omnidirectional Diversity omnidirectional Omnidirectional Diversity patch directional Patch directional Gain

(dBi) 3.5 4.5 6 7 9.5 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point (refer to the Locating the Product Serial Number section on page -viii). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-7293-01 Chapter 1 Overview Console Port Hardware Features The serial console port provides access to the access points command-line interface (CLI) using a terminal emulator program. The port is located on the end of the unit (see Figure 1-2). Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your computers COM port to the access points serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, Console Cable Pinouts, for a description of the console port pinouts.) 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. Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. LEDs Power Sources The access point has three LEDs (see Figure 1-2) to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6-2 for additional information).

The Status LED provides general operating status and error indications.

The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications.

The Radio LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. 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. Warning This product must be connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353 Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be hot. The access point supports the following power sources:

Power module

Inline power:

Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) An inline power capable switch, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 with 802.3AF PoE module OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Note Some switches and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point with both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. At power-up, if the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to prevent an over-current condition. The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6-2 and the Low Power Condition section on page 6-5). UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and low 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 NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a buildings environmental air space; the AIR-PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a buildings environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Anti-Theft Features There are three methods of securing the access point:

Security cable keyholeYou can use the security cable slot (see Figure 1-3) to secure the access point using a standard security cable, like those used on laptop computers (refer to the Using a Security Cable section on page 2-19).

Security haspWhen you mount the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the plate with a padlock (see Figure 1-4). Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Figure 1-4 Access Point with Security Hasp and Padlock 2 4 4 5 3 1 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-7293-01 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features

Cable security bracketThe cable security bracket (see Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The cable security bracket is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 6 9 4 5 3 1 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Network Configuration Examples Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview This section describes the access points role in three common wireless network configurations. The access points 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 connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-6 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access Point Access Point 5 4 4 5 3 1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-7293-01 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for the client. 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. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as Repeater Access Point Repeater 4 4 4 5 3 1 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network Chapter 1 Overview In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-8 shows an access point in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-8 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point 3 4 4 5 3 1 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). The bridge units can also support wireless clients. Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients 6 4 4 5 3 1 Root bridge Non-root bridge Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10 OL-7293-01 Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Network Network Configuration Examples The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations to the main LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-10) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-11). Figure 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge 8 4 4 5 3 1 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 9 9 4 5 3 1 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Network Configuration Examples Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration Chapter 1 Overview In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-12 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 9 2 0 7 1 1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-12 OL-7293-01 C H A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the installation of the access point and includes these sections:

Safety Information, page 2-2

Warnings, page 2-2

Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3

Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4

Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4

Installation Summary, page 2-5

Mounting Overview, page 2-5

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 2-7

Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling, page 2-8

Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling, page 2-9

Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-12

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-13

Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-15

Cable Security Bracket, page 2-16

Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-17

Securing the Access Point, page 2-18

Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-19 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1 Safety Information Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use 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 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. General Safety Guidelines Do not hold any component containing a radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Warnings Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, Translated Safety Warnings. Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Statement 1004 Warning This product must be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353 Warning This product relies on the buildings installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Statement 332 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it. Ensure that all items listed in the Package Contents section are included in the shipment. Check each 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

Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)optional

Mounting hardware kit One mounting plate with cable security bracket Two suspended ceiling T-rail clips, spacers (accomodates standard and recessed T-rails), and nuts. One security hasp Two 6 x 32 x 1/2 in. pan head Phillips machine screws Four 8 x 18 x 3/4 in. pan head Phillips sheet metal screws Four #8 plastic wall anchors One 10 x 24 nut (for ground stud on mounting bracket) Four rubber foot pads Two cable tie wraps

Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point

Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Points

Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:

Install the access point in an area where metal structures such as shelving units, bookcases, filing cabinets, and metal gridwork do not block the radio signals to and from the access point. Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as the access point and can cause signal interference. Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation, refer to these sections to become familiar with the access point and the mounting hardware:

Access Point Layout and Connectors section on page 2-4 Installation Summary section on page 2-5 Mounting Overview section on page 2-5 Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be hot. Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4 GHz Connector End CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC STATUS RADIO ETHERNET MODE 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 5 3 4 5 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left) Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED MODE button 6 7 8 9 Console port (RJ-45) Ethernet port (RJ-45) 48-VDC power port 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Summary Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC LEFT 1 3 RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 6 3 4 5 3 1 1 2 5-GHz antenna connector (left) 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Installation Summary While installing the access point, you will perform these operations:

Mount the mounting plate on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface, such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, ceiling, or suspended ceiling T-rail. See these sections:

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface section on page 2-7 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling section on page 2-8 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling section on page 2-9 Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf section on page 2-12).

Attach the access point to the mounting plate (see the Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate section on page 2-17).

Secure the access point (see the Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling section on page 2-8).

Connect Ethernet and power cables (see the Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables section on page 2-13).

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). Mounting Overview You can mount the access point on any of the following surfaces:

Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as walls or ceilings

Suspended ceilings (above and below) Caution To prevent damage, the unit and the power source (power injector or power module) must be located in a sheltered environment. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Mounting Overview Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point The access point ships with a detachable mounting plate and the necessary mounting hardware. Because it is detachable, you can use the mounting plate as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access point when you are ready. Refer to Figure 2-3 to locate the various mounting holes for the method you intend to use. Figure 2-3 Mounting Plate 1 Key hole clips 2 3 Cable access openings Locking detent Ceiling or wall mounting holes 4 5 Ground connection 6 Cable tie point Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a buildings environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a buildings environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Note The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point provides adequate fire resistance and low 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). Note When mounting the access point in a buildings environmental air space, you must use Ethernet cable suitable for operation in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface A mounting hardware kit is provided that contains the hardware and fasteners necessary to mount the access point. Refer to the Table 2-1 to identify the materials you need to mount your access point, then go to the section containing the specific mounting procedure. Table 2-1 Material Needed to Mount Access Point Mounting Method Horizontal or vertical surface Suspended ceiling Materials Required Four #8 x 1 in. (25.4 mm) screws Four wall anchors 3/16 in. (4.7 mm) or 3/32 in. (2.3 mm) drill bit Drill Standard screwdriver Two T-rail clips with studs Two plastic spacers Two 1/420 Keps nuts with built-in washers Standard screwdriver Appropriate wrench or pliers In Kit Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No No Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface. Step 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes. Note When mounting on a vertical surface, position the cable security bracket on the bottom. Step 2 Drill one of the following sized holes at the locations you marked:

3/16 in. (4.7 mm) if you are using wall anchors

1/8 in. (6.3 mm) if you are not using wall anchors Step 3 Step 4 Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them. Otherwise, go to Step 4. Secure the mounting plate to the surface using the #8 fasteners. Note On a vertical surface, mount the plate with the security hasp slot on the top. Step 5 Attach the access point to the mounting plate. Note For a more secure installation you should attach the mounting plate to a stud or major structural member and use the appropriate fasteners. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Note To comply with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting plate. You should review Figure 2-4 before beginning the mounting process. Figure 2-4 T-Rail Mounting Parts 1 2 3 Suspended ceiling T-rail T-rail clips Plastic spacer (used with recessed ceiling tiles) 4 mounting plate 5 Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling:

Decide where you want to mount the access point. Attach two T-rail clips to the suspended ceiling T-rail. Use the mounting plate to adjust the distance between the T-rail clips so that they align with the holes in the mounting plate. Use a standard screwdriver to tighten the T-rail clip studs in place on the suspended ceiling T-rail. Do not overtighten. If using recessed ceiling tiles, install a plastic spacer on each T-rail clip stud. The spacers legs should contact the suspended ceiling T-rail. Attach the mounting plate to the T-rail clip studs and start a Keps nut on each stud. Use a wrench or pliers to tighten the Keps nuts. Do not overtighten. To attach the access point to the mounting plate, see the Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate section on page 2-17. If you need additional security, refer to the Securing the Access Point section on page 2-18 for additional information. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Verify the access point is operating (see the Powering Up the Access Point section on page 2-15). Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting plate is designed to be integrated into the T-bar grid above the tiles of a suspended ceiling. Using a T-bar box hanger and bracket mounting clip (not supplied) such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the top surface of a standard ceiling tile. You may need to modify a thicker tile to allow room for the antenna. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling It may be helpful to refer to Figure 2-5 before proceeding. Figure 2-5 Above Suspended Ceiling Parts ------ TBD ------

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail T-rail clip 2 3 Height adjustment screw 4 5 T-bar box hanger Bracket mounting clip Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a buildings environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a buildings environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The bracket mounting clip requires the use of two mounting clip holes on the mounting plate (see Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6 Mounting Plate Holes 1 Bracket mounting clip holes Follow these steps to mount the access point above a suspended ceiling. Step 1 Step 2 Insert the bracket mounting clips tab into the large hole on the access point mounting plate. Place the clip over the T-bar box hanger and secure it to the access point mounting plate (see Figure 2-7) with the 1/4-20 fastener (supplied with the T-bar hanger). Figure 2-7 Access Point Mounting Plate 8 9 4 5 3 1 Note The illustration shows the access point mounting plate mounted perpendicular to the T-bar box hanger. You can also mount the bracket parallel to the T-bar box hanger. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Determine the location in the ceiling where you will mount the access point and remove an adjacent ceiling tile. Orient the access point 2-GHz and 5-GHz antennas so that they are pointing down when mounted on the T-bar Box hanger. Adjust the height of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to Figure 2-5). Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Make sure the clips are securely attached to the T-rails. Connect a drop wire to a building structural element and through the hole provided in the bracket mounting clip. This additional support is required in order to comply with the U.S. National Electrical Safety Code. To attach the access point to the mounting plate, see the Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate section on page 2-17. If you need additional security, see the Securing the Access Point section on page 2-18 for additional information. Step 10 Verify the access point is operating before replacing the ceiling tile (see the Powering Up the Access Point section on page 2-15). Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on a desktop of shelf, the use of the mounting plate is optional. The mounting plate can be used to shield the user from the hot bottom surface of the access point when movement of the access point may be necessary. The access point is shipped with four rubber pads that you can place on the bottom of the access point or the mounting plate to help prevent sliding or scratching the surface of your desktop or shelf. For information on connecting the access point cables, see the Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables section on page 2-13. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables The access point receives power through the Ethernet cable or an external power module. Figure 2-8 shows the power options for the access point. Figure 2-8 Access Point Power Options Option 1 Switch with inline power Option 2 Switch without inline power SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10Base-T / 100Base-TX 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Catalyst 2950 SERIES 100Base-FX 23 24 24 10Base-T / 100Base-TX 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Catalyst 2950 SERIES 100Base-FX 23 24 24 Power injector K R O W O T T E N T O A P

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B R I D G E Power cord Universal power supply Option 3 6 7 4 5 3 1 Access Point Warning This product must be connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353 Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building, including the associated LAN connections (as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af standard). The access point power options:

Option 1Switches with sufficient inline power:

An inline power capable switch, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3750-48PS, 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

Option 2Switches without sufficient inline power can use the power injector:

Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB)

Option 3Local power using the power module OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Note Some older switches and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point. At power-up, if the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to prevent an over-current condition. The access point Status LED turns amber and an error log entry is created (refer to the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6-2 and the Low Power Condition section on page 6-5). Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be hot. Note If your access point is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you have an inline power source:

Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point (see Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 Ethernet and Power Ports STATUS RADIO ETHERNET MODE 2.4 GHz LEFT CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 4 9 4 5 3 1 1 2 1 Ethernet port 2 48 VDC power port Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the following:

A switch with inline power (see the Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables section on page 2-13).

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 2-14 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Powering Up the Access Point Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be hot. Note If your access point is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. Follow these steps to connect the access point to an Ethernet LAN when you are using a local power source:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point (see Figure 2-9). Connect the power module output connector to the access points 48-VDC power port (see Figure 2-9). Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an unpowered Ethernet port on your LAN network. Plug the other end of the power module into an approved 100- to 240-VAC outlet. For information on securing your access point, see the Securing the Access Point section on page 2-18. Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to the access point, it begins a routine power-up sequence that you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on the end of the access point. After you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that IOS is operational. When in an operational status, the Ethernet LED is steady green when no traffic is being passed and dark during periods when traffic is being passed. The sequence takes about 1 minute to complete. Refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, for LED descriptions. When the sequence is complete, you are ready to obtain the access points 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. Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be hot. Note If your access point is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 Cable Security Bracket Cable Security Bracket Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point The access point mounting plate has an attached cable security bracket that covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. If desired, the cable security bracket can be removed prior to attaching the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. Figure 2-10 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 6 9 4 5 3 1 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Removing the Cable Security Bracket The cable security bracket (see Figure 2-11) is designed to help prevent someone from using the Mode button to reset the access point to default values or from using the serial console cable to access the access points CLI interface or from removing the Ethernet cable. If this security protection is not considered necessary, you can remove the cable security bracket. Figure 2-11 Cable Security Bracket Screws 1 2 Cable security bracket Cable security bracket screws 3 Mounting plate To remove the cable security bracket from the mounting plate, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Step 2 Position the mounting plate with the cable security bracket pointing down (see Figure 2-11). Remove the two screws that attach the bracket to the mounting plate using a philips screw driver. Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Follow these steps to attach the access point to the mounting plate:

Step 1 If your mounting plate has the cable security bracket, follow these steps:

a. Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port (see the Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables section on page 2-13). b. If not using on-line power, connect the power modules power cable to the access point 48-VDC connector. c. Carefully feed the Ethernet and power cables through the cable notch on the cable security bracket and slide the cables to the right or left to secure the cables (see the Cable Security Bracket section on page 2-16). OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 Securing the Access Point Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Note If your access point is connected to Ethernet in-line power, do not connect the local power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. Step 2 Line up the four keyhole clips on the mounting plate with the large ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on the access point. Note The keyhole clips on each side of the mounting plate are offset and can only be positioned in one direction onto the access point. Step 3 Step 4 Insert the mounting plate clips into the keyhole shaped holes on the access point. Slide the access point towards the cable security bracket end of the mounting bracket while exerting slight pressure to force the access point and mounting plate together. You will hear a slight click when the locking detents contact the access point and locks it into place. Step 5 Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to the access point antenna connectors. Note The 5-GHz antennas and antenna cables have a blue dot or blue label. Connect only antennas or antenna cables with blue dots or labels to the access points 5-GHz antenna connectors. Step 6 If your mounting plate does not have the cable security bracket, follow these steps:

a. Connect a CAT 5 Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port (see the Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables section on page 2-13). b. If using local power, insert the power modules power cable into the access points 48-VDC power port. Note If your access point is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. Securing the Access Point There are two ways to secure your access point:

Using a security cable

Securing the access point to the mounting plate Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-7293-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Using a Security Cable Securing the Access Point You can secure the access point by installing a standard security cable (such as the Kensington Notebook MicroSaver, model number 64068) into the access point security cable slot (see Figure 2-2). The security cable can be used with any of the mounting methods described in this guide. Follow these steps to install the security cable. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Loop the security cable around a nearby immovable object. Insert the key into the security cable lock. Insert the security cable latch into the security key slot on the access point. Rotate the key right or left to secure the security cable lock to the access point. Remove the key from security cable lock. Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate The security hasp enables you to use a padlock to secure the access point to the mounting plate. Known compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T. To install the security hasp, follow these steps:

Step 1 Insert the security hasps key pin (see Figure 2-12) into the key slot on the access point (see Figure 2-2) and rotate counterclockwise towards the mounting plate. Figure 2-12 Security Hasp 1 9 4 5 3 1 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 4 5 6 1 Key pin 2 3 Mounting plate security slot Security hasp Padlock 5-GHz access point end 4 5 6 Mounting plate Step 2 Push the security hasps padlock flange through the mounting plates security slot. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 Securing the Access Point Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Place your padlock (user supplied) through the padlock hole in the security hasps padlock flange

(see Figure 2-13). Figure 2-13 Security Hasp and Padlock 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 4 4 5 3 1 1 Security hasp 2 Pad lock Step 4 Push the padlock into the recessed opening between the access point and the mounting plate. Note When attaching the mounting plate to a vertical surface, place the security cable bracket end of the mounting plate on the bottom. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-7293-01 C H A P T E R 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your access point for the first time. The contents of this chapter are similar to the instructions in the quick start guide that shipped with your access point. You can configure all the settings described in this chapter using the CLI, but it might be simplest to browse to the access points web-browser interface to complete the initial configuration and then use the CLI to enter additional settings for a more detailed configuration. This chapter contains these sections:

Before You Start, page 3-2

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3

Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-4

Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-5

Enabling the Radio Interfaces, page 3-9

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 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 Before You Start Before You Start Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information from your network administrator:

A system name for the access point

The case-sensitive wireless service set identifiers (SSIDs) for your 802.11g and 8002.11a radio networks

If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for your access point (such as 172.17.25.115) If the access point is not on the same subnet as your PC, a default gateway address and subnet mask

A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) community name

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) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings Using the Mode Button If you need to start over during the initial setup process, follow these steps to reset the access point to factory default settings using the access point MODE button:

Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color, approximately 2 to 3 seconds, and release the button. All access point settings return to factory defaults. Using the Web-Browser Interface Prior to using the web-browser interface, you must have the access point IP address (see the Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address section on page 3-3). Follow these steps to return to default settings using the web-browser interface:

Step 1 Open your web-browser. 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. Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-7293-01 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Enter the access points IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password window displays. Enter your username in the User Name field. The default username is Cisco. Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The default password is Cisco. The Summary Status page displays. Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page displays. To return to factory default settings, click Reset to Defaults. To retain the IP address and return all other settings to factory default values, click Reset to Defaults (Except IP). Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later software with a default configuration to your 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. Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access points Express Setup page, you must either obtain or assign the access points IP address using one of the following methods:

Note The access point does not have a default IP address.

To assign a static IP address to the access point, connect to the access point console port (see the Connecting to the Access Point Locally section on page 3-4) and follow the steps in the Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI section on page 3-14.

Use a DHCP server (if available) to automatically assign an IP address. You can find out the 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 section on page 3-4 to connect to the console port. Provide your organizations network administrator with your access points Media Access Control (MAC) address. Your network administrator will query the DHCP server using the MAC address to identify the IP address. The access points MAC address is on label attached to the bottom of the access point. Use CLI and the serial port to identify the assigned IP address (refer to the Finding the IP Address Using the CLI section on page 3-13). OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable. Caution Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot. Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. Follow these steps to open the CLI by connecting to the access point console port:

Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 console port on the access point and to the COM port on a computer. To connect to the access point console port, you should loop the cable as shown in Figure 2-9. Figure 3-1 shows the console port location. Figure 3-1 Console Port Location STATUS RADIO ETHERNET MODE 2.4 GHz LEFT CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 3 9 4 5 3 1 1 1 Console port Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable. 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. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-7293-01 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access points IP address, you can browse to the access points Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration:

Step 1 Open your web-browser. 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. Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter the access points IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password page displays. Enter Cisco in the username field and advance to the Password field. Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. Figure 3-2 shows the Summary Status page. Figure 3-2 Summary Status Page OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Step 5 Click Express Setup. The Express Setup page displays. Figure 3-3 shows the Express Setup page. Figure 3-3 Express Setup Page Step 6 Enter the configuration settings you obtained from your system administrator. The configurable settings include:

Host Name The host name (or system name), while not an essential setting, helps identify the access point on your network. The system name displays in the titles of the management system pages.

Configuration Server ProtocolClick on the button that matches the networks method of IP address assignment. DHCPIP addresses are automatically assigned by your networks DHCP server. Static IPThe access point uses a static IP address that you enter in the IP address field. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-7293-01 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings

IP AddressUse this setting to assign or change the access points IP address. If DHCP is enabled for your network, leave this field blank. Note If the access points IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the web-browser interface or a Telnet session over the wired LAN, you lose your connection to the access point. If you lose your connection, reconnect to the access point using its new IP address. Follow the steps in the Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings section on page 3-2 if you need to start over.

IP Subnet MaskEnter the IP subnet mask provided by your network administrator so the IP address can be recognized on the LAN. If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank.

Default GatewayEnter the default gateway IP address provided by your network administrator. If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank.

Web ServerChoose the type of HTTP protocol used by your web browser to access the access point. Standard (HTTP)Uses encrypted traffic to transfer data. Secure (HTTPS)Uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encrypted traffic to transfer data.

SNMP CommunityIf your network is using SNMP, enter the SNMP Community name provided by your network administrator and select the attributes of the SNMP data (also provided by your network administrator).

Role in Radio NetworkClick on the check box that describes the role of the access point on your network. Access PointSpecifies that the unit operates as an access point connected to the main Ethernet LAN network. In this mode, wireless client devices are allowed to associate to the access point. RepeaterSpecifies that the unit is not connected to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. Root BridgeSpecifies that the unit is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN network. In this mode, the unit accepts associations from other Cisco Aironet non-root bridges and wireless client devices. Non-root BridgeSpecifies that the unit is operating as a non-root bridge and connects to a remote LAN network and must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. The non-root bridge can support wireless client devices. Workgroup BridgeSpecifies that the unit operates as a workgroup bridge connected to a small wired Ethernet LAN network through an Ethernet hub or switch. The workgroup bridge must associate to a Cisco Aironet access point or a Cisco Aironet bridge. ScannerSpecifies that the unit is configured by the Cisco WLSE as a wireless scanner and is reporting network traffic to the Cisco WLSE.

Optimize Radio Network forUse this setting to select either preconcerted settings for the access point radio or customized settings for the access point radio. ThroughputMaximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its range. RangeMaximizes the access points range but might reduce throughput. CustomThe access point uses settings you enter on the radio settings page. Clicking Custom takes you to the radio settings page. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time

Aironet ExtensionsEnable this setting if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is operating in repeater mode. Step 7 Click Apply to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you lose your connection to the access point. Browse to the new IP address to reconnect to the access point. Your access point is now running but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your networks operational and security requirements. Consult the chapters in this manual for the information you need to complete the configuration. Note You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in while holding the Mode button down until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color (approximately 2 to 3 seconds). Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup page. Table 3-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Setting System Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address Default ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP Note The access point does not have a default IP address. IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Role in Radio Network Web Server SNMP Community Optimize Radio Network for Aironet Extensions Assigned by DHCP Assigned by DHCP Access point (root) Standard (HTTP) defaultCommunity Throughput Enable Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-7293-01 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Enabling the Radio Interfaces Configuring Basic Security Settings In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA, 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. These changes to the default configuration improve the security of newly installed access points. Refer to the Configuring Basic Security Settings section on page 3-9 for instructions on configuring the SSID. To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions:

Use your web-browser to access your access point. Step 1 Step 2 When the Summary Status page displays, click Radio0-802.11B or Radio0-802.11G and the 2.4 GHz radio status page displays. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Enable in the Enable Radio field. Click Apply. Click Radio1-802.11A and the 5 GHz radio status page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to 5. Close your web-browser. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configuring Basic Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you must configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to your network. Because it is a radio device, the access point can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of your building. 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. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Configuring Basic Security Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 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 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Configuring Basic Security Settings Understanding Express Security Settings When the access point configuration is at factory defaults, the first SSID that you create by using the Express Security page overwrites the default SSID (tsunami), which has no security settings. The SSIDs that you create appear in the SSID table at the bottom of the page. You can create up to 16 SSIDs on the access point. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA, there is no default SSID. You must configure an SSID before client devices can associate to the access point. Using VLANs If you use VLANs on your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to VLANs, you can create multiple SSIDs by using any of the four security settings on the Express Security page. However, if you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to SSIDs are limited because of the limited Express Security page options. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to an interface, such as the radio, and you cannot use more than one encryption setting on an interface. For example, when you create an SSID with static WEP with VLANs disabled, you cannot create additional SSIDs with WPA authentication because they use different encryption settings. If you find that the security setting for an SSID conflicts with another SSID, you can delete one or more SSIDs to eliminate the conflict. If any VLANs are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must be limited to allow only the VLANs defined on the access point. Express Security Types Table 3-2 describes the four security types that you can assign to an SSID. Table 3-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page Security Type No Security Static WEP Key Description This is the least secure option. You should use this option only for SSIDs used in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to your network. This option is more secure than no security. However, static WEP keys are vulnerable to attack. If you configure this setting, you should consider limiting association to the bridge based on MAC address (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). Security Features Enabled None. Mandatory WEP. Client devices cannot associate using this SSID without a WEP key that matches the bridges key. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Configuring Basic Security Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Table 3-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page (continued) Security Features Enabled Mandatory 802.1x authentication. Client devices that associate using this SSID must perform 802.1x authentication. Mandatory WPA authentication. Client devices that associate using this SSID must be WPA-capable. Description This option enables 802.1x authentication

(such as LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, and others) and requires you to enter the IP address and shared secret for an authentication server on your network (server authentication port 1645). Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you do not need to enter a WEP key. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of an authentication server, then encrypts their IP traffic with stronger algorithms than those used in WEP. As with EAP authentication, you must enter the IP address and shared secret for an authentication server on your network

(server authentication port 1645). Security Type EAP Authentication WPA 28 Express Security Limitations Because the Express Security page is designed for simple configuration of basic security, the options available are a subset of the bridges security capabilities. Keep these limitations in mind when using the Express Security page:

If the No VLAN option is selected, the static WEP key can be configured once. If you select Enable VLAN, the static WEP key should be disabled.

You cannot edit SSIDs. However, you can delete SSIDs and re-create them.

You cannot assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces. The SSIDs that you create are enabled on all radio interfaces. To assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces, use the Security SSID Manager page.

You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. To configure multiple authentication servers, use the Security Server Manager page.

You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. To configure multiple WEP keys, use the Security Encryption Manager page.

You cannot assign an SSID to a VLAN that is already configured on the bridge. To assign an SSID to an existing VLAN, use the Security SSID Manager page.

You cannot configure combinations of authentication types on the same SSID (for example, MAC address authentication and EAP authentication). To configure combinations of authentication types, use the Security SSID Manager page. Note For detailed information about security and security settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-12 OL-7293-01 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Finding the IP Address Using the CLI Using the Express Security Page Follow these steps to create an SSID using the Express Security page:

Step 1 Type the SSID in the SSID entry field. The SSID can contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Note These characters are not allowed in the SSID: ", /, ], +, tab, and a trailing space character. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 To broadcast the SSID in the bridge beacon, check the Broadcast SSID in Beacon check box. When you broadcast the SSID, devices that do not specify an SSID can associate to the bridge. This is a useful option for an SSID used by guests or by client devices in a public space. If you do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to the bridge unless their SSID matches this SSID. Only one SSID can be included in the bridge beacon.

(Optional) Check the Enable VLAN ID check box and enter a VLAN number (1 through 4095) to assign the SSID to a VLAN. You cannot assign an SSID to an existing VLAN.

(Optional) Check the Native VLAN check box to mark the VLAN as the native VLAN. Select the security setting for the SSID. The settings are listed in order of robustness, from No Security to WPA, which is the most secure setting.

If you select Static WEP Key, choose the key number and encryption key size and enter the encryption key (10 hexidecimal characters for 40-bit keys or 26 hexidecimal characters for 128-bit keys). If you select EAP Authentication or WPA, enter the IP address and shared secret for the authentication server on your network. Note If you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to multiple SSIDs are limited. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for VLAN details. Step 6 Click Apply. The SSID appears in the SSID table at the bottom of the page. Finding the IP Address Using the CLI When you connect the access point to the wired LAN, the access point links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. Instead of tracking separate IP addresses for the access points 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 theUsing the Command-Line Interface section on page 5-1. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI When you assign an IP address to the access point using the CLI, you must assign the address to the BVI. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to assign an IP address to the access points BVI:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Command configure terminal interface bvi1 ip address address mask Purpose Enter global configuration mode. Enter interface configuration mode for the BVI. Assign an IP address and address mask to the BVI. Note If you are connected to the access point using a Telnet session, you lose your connection to the access point when you assign a new IP address to the BVI. If you need to continue configuring the access point using Telnet, use the new IP address to open another Telnet session to the access point. Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI Follow these steps to browse to access the CLI using a Telnet session. These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system. Step 1 Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, choose Start > Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter. Step 2 When the Telnet window displays, click Connect and choose Remote System. Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the access points IP address. Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the access points IP address and click Connect. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-14 OL-7293-01 C H A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. It contains these sections:

Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2

Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2

Using Online Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, 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 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Use the access points IP address to browse to the management system. See the Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address section on page 3-3 for instructions on assigning an IP address to the access point. Follow these steps to begin using the web-browser interface:

Step 1 Start your Internet browser. 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. Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter the access points IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password window displays. Enter your username in the User Name field. The default username is Cisco. Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The default password is Cisco. The access point Summary Status page displays. Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface The system management pages use consistent techniques to present and save configuration information. A navigation bar is on the left side of the page, and configuration action buttons appear at the bottom. You use the navigation bar to browse to other management pages, and you use the configuration action buttons to save or cancel changes to the configuration. Note Changes are applied only when you click Apply. Always remember to click Apply before changing the page or clicking your browsers Back button. Clicking Cancel cancels any changes you made on the page and keeps you on that page. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-7293-01 Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface Figure 4-1 shows the web-browser interface home page. Figure 4-1 Web-Browser Interface Home Page Using Action Buttons Table 4-1 lists the page links and buttons that appear on most management pages. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Navigation Links Home Express Setup Express Security Network Map Association Network Interfaces Description Displays access point status page with information on the number of radio devices associated to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of recent access point activity. Displays the Express Setup page that is used to quickly configure basic access point settings such as system name, IP address, SNMP community, radio roles, and radio activation or deactivation. Displays the Express Security page that is used to quickly setup basic security settings for both radios such as SSID, VLAN, and the type of security. Displays a list of infrastructure devices on your wireless LAN. Displays a list of wireless devices associated to your access point, listing their system names, IP address, MAC address, parent-client relationships, and the VLAN. Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides links to configuration pages for each interface. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages (continued) Button/Link Security Services Wireless Services System Software Event Log Description Displays a summary of security settings and provides links to security configuration pages that are used to configure all security options for each radio interface. 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. Displays a summary of wireless services used with CCKM and provides links to WDS configuration pages. Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can select events to be included in traps, set event severity levels, and set notification methods. Configuration Action Buttons Apply Cancel Clear Refresh Saves changes made on the page and remains on the page. Discards changes to the page and remains on the page. Clears the selected options on the page. Updates status information or statistics displayed on a page. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-7293-01 Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Using Online Help 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. Table 4-2 lists the prohibited characters and the fields in which you cannot use them. Table 4-2 Prohibited Characters for Web-Browser Interface Entry Fields Entry Field Type Password entry fields All other entry fields Prohibited Characters

?

$

[

+

?

$

[

+

You also cannot use these three characters as the first character in an entry field:

!

#

;

Using Online Help Click the help icon at the top of any page in the web-browser interface to display online help. Figure 4-2 shows the help and print icons. Figure 4-2 Print and Help Icons When the 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-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Using Online Help Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-7293-01 C H A P T E R 5 Using the Command-Line Interface This chapter describes the IOS command-line interface (CLI), which you can use to configure your access point. This chapter contains these sections:

Cisco IOS Command Modes, page 5-2

Getting Help, page 5-3

Abbreviating Commands, page 5-3

Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 5-4

Understanding CLI Messages, page 5-4

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 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-1 Cisco IOS Command Modes Cisco IOS Command Modes Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface 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. Refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for a list of the supported Cisco IOS commands. When you start a session on the access point, you begin in user mode, often called user EXEC mode. Only a limited subset of the commands are available in user EXEC mode. For example, most of the user EXEC commands are one-time commands, such as show commands, which show the current configuration status, and clear commands, which clear counters or interfaces. The user EXEC commands are not saved when the access point reboots. To have access to all commands, you must enter privileged EXEC mode. Normally, you must enter a password to enter privileged EXEC mode. You must enter privileged EXEC mode before you can enter the global configuration mode. Using the configuration modes (global, interface, and line), you can make changes to the running configuration. If you save the configuration, these commands are stored and used when the access point reboots. To access the various configuration modes, you must start at global configuration mode. Table 5-1 describes the main command modes, how to access each one, the prompt you see in that mode, how to exit the mode, and how to use the mode. The examples in the table use the host name ap. Table 5-1 Command Mode Summary Mode User EXEC Access Method Begin a session with your access point. Prompt ap>

Exit Method Enter logout or quit. Using This Mode Use this mode to:

Change terminal settings

Perform basic tests

Display system information Use this mode to verify commands. Use a password to protect access to this mode. Use this mode to configure parameters that apply to the entire access point. Privileged EXEC While in user EXEC mode, enter the enable command. ap#

Enter disable to exit. ap(config)#

To exit to privileged EXEC mode, enter exit or end, or press Ctrl-Z. Global configuration While in privileged EXEC mode, enter the configure command. While in global configuration mode, enter the interface command (with a specific interface). Interface configuration ap(config-if)#

To exit to global configuration mode, enter exit. To return to privileged EXEC mode, press Ctrl-Z or enter end. Use this mode to configure parameters for the Ethernet and radio interfaces. The 2.4-GHz radio is radio 0, and the 5-GHz radio is radio 1. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-7293-01 Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Getting Help Getting Help You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command, as shown in Table 5-2. Table 5-2 Help Summary Command help abbreviated-command-entry?

Purpose Obtains a brief description of the help system in any command mode. Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular character string. For example:

ap# di?

dir disable disconnect abbreviated-command-entry<Tab>

Completes a partial command name. For example:

ap# sh conf<tab>

ap# show configuration

?

Lists all commands available for a particular command mode. For example:

ap> ?

command ?

Lists the associated keywords for a command. command keyword ?

Lists the associated arguments for a keyword. For example:

ap> show ?

For example:

ap(config)# cdp holdtime ?

<10-255> Length of time (in sec) that receiver must keep this packet Abbreviating Commands You have to enter only enough characters for the access point to recognize the command as unique. If you do not enter enough characters, the access point indicate an error (% Unknown command). This example shows how to enter the show configuration privileged EXEC command:

ap# show conf OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Using no and default Forms of Commands Using no and default Forms of Commands Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Most configuration commands also have a no form. In general, use the no form to disable a feature or function or reverse the action of a command. For example, 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. Configuration commands can also have a default form. The default form of a command returns the command setting to its default. Most commands are disabled by default, so the default form is the same as the no form. However, some commands are enabled by default and have variables set to certain default values. In these cases, the default command enables the command and sets variables to their default values. Understanding CLI Messages Table 5-3 lists some error messages that you might encounter while using the CLI to configure your access point. Table 5-3 Common CLI Error Messages Error Message

% Ambiguous command:

"show con"

Meaning You did not enter enough characters for your access point to recognize the command. How to Get Help Re-enter the command followed by a question mark (?) with a space between the command and the question mark.

% Incomplete command. You did not enter all the keywords or values required by this command.

% Invalid input detected at ^ marker. You entered the command incorrectly. The caret (^) marks the point of the error. Using Command History The possible keywords that you can enter with the command are displayed. Re-enter the command followed by a question mark (?) with a space between the command and the question mark. The possible keywords that you can enter with the command are displayed. Enter a question mark (?) to display all the commands that are available in this command mode. The possible keywords that you can enter with the command are displayed. The IOS provides a history or record of commands that you have entered. This feature is particularly useful for recalling long or complex commands or entries, including access lists. You can customize the command history feature to suit your needs as described in these sections:

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 5-4 OL-7293-01 Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Command History Changing the Command History Buffer Size 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]

The range is from 0 to 256. Beginning in line configuration mode, enter this command to configure the number of command lines the access point records for all sessions on a particular line:

ap(config-line)# history [size number-of-lines]

The range is from 0 to 256. Recalling Commands To recall commands from the history buffer, perform one of the actions listed in Table 5-4:

Table 5-4 Recalling Commands Action1 Press Ctrl-P or the up arrow key. Press Ctrl-N or the down arrow key. show history Result Recall commands in the history buffer, beginning with the most recent command. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively older commands. Return to more recent commands in the history buffer after recalling commands with Ctrl-P or the up arrow key. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively more recent commands. While in privileged EXEC mode, list the last several commands that you just entered. The number of commands that are displayed is determined by the setting of the terminal history global configuration command and history line configuration command. 1. The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s. Disabling the Command History Feature The command history feature is automatically enabled. 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. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 Using Editing Features Using Editing Features Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface This section describes the editing features that can help you manipulate the command line. It contains these sections:

Enabling and Disabling Editing Features, page 5-6

Editing Commands with Keystrokes, page 5-6

Editing Command Lines That Wrap, page 5-7 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features Although enhanced editing mode is automatically enabled, you can disable it. To re-enable the enhanced editing mode for the current terminal session, enter this command in privileged 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 disable enhanced editing mode, enter this command in line configuration mode:

ap(config-line)# no editing Editing Commands with Keystrokes Table 5-5 shows the keystrokes that you need to edit command lines. Table 5-5 Editing Commands with Keystrokes Capability Move around the command line to make changes or corrections. Keystroke1 Ctrl-B or the left arrow key Ctrl-F or the right arrow key Ctrl-A Ctrl-E Esc-B Esc-F Ctrl-T Recall commands from the buffer and paste them in the command line. The access point provides a buffer with the last ten items that you deleted. Ctrl-Y Esc-Y Purpose Move the cursor back one character. Move the cursor forward one character. Move the cursor to the beginning of the command line. Move the cursor to the end of the command line. Move the cursor back one word. Move the cursor forward one word. Transpose the character to the left of the cursor with the character located at the cursor. Recall the most recent entry in the buffer. Recall the next buffer entry. The buffer contains only the last 10 items that you have 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 5-6 OL-7293-01 Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features Table 5-5 Editing Commands with Keystrokes (continued) Capability Delete entries if you make a mistake or change your mind. Capitalize or lowercase words or capitalize a set of letters. Designate a particular keystroke as an executable command, perhaps as a shortcut. Scroll down a line or screen on displays that are longer than the terminal screen can display. Note The More prompt appears for output that has more lines than can be displayed on the terminal screen, including show command output. You can use the Return and Space bar keystrokes whenever you see the More prompt. Redisplay the current command line if the access point suddenly sends a message to your screen. Keystroke1 Delete or Backspace Ctrl-D Ctrl-K Ctrl-U or Ctrl-X Ctrl-W Esc-D Esc-C Esc-L Esc-U Ctrl-V or Esc Q Purpose Erase the character to the left of the cursor. Delete the character at the cursor. Delete all characters from the cursor to the end of the command line. Delete all characters from the cursor to the beginning of the command line. Delete the word to the left of the cursor. Delete from the cursor to the end of the word. Capitalize at the cursor. Change the word at the cursor to lowercase. Capitalize letters from the cursor to the end of the word. Return Space Scroll down one line. Scroll down one screen. Ctrl-L or Ctrl-R Redisplay the current command line. 1. The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s. Editing Command Lines That Wrap You can use a wrap-around feature for commands that extend beyond a single line on the screen. When the cursor reaches the right margin, the command line shifts ten spaces to the left. You cannot see the first ten characters of the line, but you can move back to verify the syntax at the beginning of the command. 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. Note The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-7 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface In this example, the access-list global configuration command entry extends beyond one line. When the cursor first reaches the end of the line, the line is shifted ten spaces to the left and redisplayed. The dollar sign ($) shows that the line has been moved to the left. Each time the cursor reaches the end of the line, the line is again shifted ten spaces to the left. ap(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1 ap(config)# $ 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1.20 255.25 ap(config)# $t tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1.20 255.255.255.0 eq ap(config)# $108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1.20 255.255.255.0 eq 45 After you complete the entry, press Ctrl-A to verify the complete syntax before pressing the Return key to execute the command. The dollar sign ($) appears at the end of the line to show that the line has been shifted to the right:

ap(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1$

The software assumes you have a terminal screen that is 80 columns wide. If you have a width other than that, use the terminal width privileged EXEC command to set 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 previous command entries, see the Editing Commands with Keystrokes section on page 5-6. Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands You can search and filter the output for show and more commands. This is useful when you need to sort through large amounts of output or if you want to exclude output that you do not need to see. To use this functionality, enter a show or more command followed by the pipe character (|), one of the keywords begin, include, or exclude, and an expression that you want to search for or filter out:

command | {begin | include | exclude} regular-expression Expressions are case sensitive. For example, if you enter | exclude protocol the lines that contain protocol are not displayed, but the lines that contain Protocol are displayed. This example shows how to include in the output display only lines where the expression protocol appears:

ap# show interfaces | 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 5-8 OL-7293-01 Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the CLI Accessing the CLI You can open the access points CLI using Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH). Opening the CLI with Telnet Follow these steps to open the CLI with Telnet. These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system. Step 1 Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, choose Start > Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter. Step 2 When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and choose Remote System. Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the access points IP address. Step 3 Step 4 In the Host Name field, type the access points IP address and click Connect. At the username and password prompts, enter your administrator username and password. The default 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. Secure Shell (SSH) is a software package that provides secure login sessions by encrypting the entire session. SSH features strong cryptographic authentication, strong encryption, and integrity protection. For detailed information on SSH, visit the homepage of SSH Communications Security, Ltd. at this URL:

http://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-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 Accessing the CLI Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-10 OL-7293-01 C H A P T E R 6 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 Sections in this chapter include:

Checking the Access Point LEDs, page 6-2

Checking Basic Settings, page 6-3

Low Power Condition, page 6-5

Running the Carrier Busy Test, page 6-12

Running the Ping Test, page 6-13

Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 6-13

Reloading the Access Point Image, page 6-15

Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 6-18

Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 6-18 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-1 Checking the Access Point LEDs Checking the Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If your access point is not working properly, check the Status, Ethernet, and Radio LEDs on the 2.4 GHz end of the unit. You can use the LED indications to quickly assess the units status. Figure 6-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to the Event Log using the access point browser interface). Figure 6-1 Access Point LEDs STATUS RADIO ETHERNET MODE 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 3 CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 7 9 4 5 3 1 1 2 Ethernet LED Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are listed in Table 6-1. Table 6-1 LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Association status Operating status Ethernet LED Radio LED Green Off Green Blinking green Green Off Green Blinking green Status LED Green Blue-green Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Initialize Flash file system. Pink Dark blue Green Light green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client Flash memory test ok. Ethernet test ok. Starting Cisco IOS. Blue devices are associated with the unit. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Ethernet link is operational. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Blinking dark blue Software upgrade in progress Off Green Green Green Blinking green Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Checking Basic Settings Message type Boot loader warnings Ethernet LED Radio LED Off Red Amber Off Off Off Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Off Blinking green Red Off Red Red Red Red Off Amber Amber Red Off Off Amber Amber Red Amber Amber Amber Blinking amber Red Blinking amber Red Status LED Yellow Yellow Yellow Pink Blinking pink and off Red Blinking red and blue Blinking red and blue-green Blinking red and yellow Blinking red and off Blinking red and off Blinking red and off Blinking red and off Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure. Configuration recovery in progress

(Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Image recovery

(Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress and Mode button is released. DRAM memory test failure. Flash file system failure. Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Bad MAC address. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Boot environment error. No Cisco IOS image file. Boot failure. Transmit or receive Ethernet errors. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. Amber Amber Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients. If the access point does not communicate with client devices, check the following areas. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-3 Checking Basic Settings Default IP Address Behavior Chapter 6 Troubleshooting When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA software with a default configuration to your 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. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA, 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. These changes to the default configuration improve the security of newly installed access points. Refer to the Configuring Basic Security Settings section on page 3-9 for instructions on configuring the SSID. To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions:

Use your web-browser to access your access point. Step 1 Step 2 When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Enable in the Enable Radio field. Click Apply. Click Radio1-802.11A and the radio status page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to 5. Close your web-browser. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. If a client devices SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in radio range, the client device will not associate. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA, there is no default SSID. You must configure an SSID before client devices can associate to the access point. WEP Keys The WEP key you use to transmit data must be set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with which it associates. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as the transmit key, you must also set WEP Key 3 on 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 points WEP keys. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-4 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Security Settings Low Power Condition 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), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. If a wireless client is unable to authenticate with your access point, contact the system administrator for proper security settings in the client adapter and for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are compatible with the access point settings. Note The access point MAC address that displays on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point radio. The MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is printed on the label on the back of the access point. Low Power Condition Warning This product must be connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353 The access point can be powered from the 48-VDC power module or from an in-line power source. The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af power standard, Cisco Pre-Standard PoE protocol, and Cisco Intelligent Power Management for in-line power sources. For full operation, the access point requires 12.95 W of power. The power module and Cisco Aironet power injectors are capable of supplying the required power for full operation, but some inline power sources are not capable of supplying 12.95 W. Also, some high-power inline power sources, might not be able to provide 12.95 W of power to all ports at the same time. Note An 802.3af compliant switch (Cisco or non-Cisco) is capable of supplying sufficient power for full operation. Note If your access point is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 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; otherwise, the access point remains in low power mode with the radios disabled to prevent a possible over-current condition. In low power mode, the access point activates the Status LED low power error indication, displays a low power message on the browser and serial interfaces, and creates an event log entry (see the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6-2 and Inline Power Status Messages section on page 6-6). OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Low Power Condition Intelligent Power Management Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The access point requires 12.95 W of power for full power operation with both radios, but only needs 6.3 W of power when operating in low power mode with both radios disabled. To help avoid an over-current condition with low power sources and to optimize power usage on Cisco switches, Cisco developed 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. Note Independent of the power negotiations, the access point hardware also uses the 802.3af classification scheme to indicate the power required from the power source. However, the power source cannot report the power available to the access point unless the power source also supports Intelligent Power Management. Some Cisco switches that are capable of supplying sufficient power require a software upgrade to support Intelligent Power Management. If the software upgrade is not desired, you can configure the access point to operate in pre-standard compatibility mode and the access point automatically enters full power mode if these Cisco switches are detected in the received CDP ID field. When the access point determines that sufficient power is not available for full power operation, an error message is logged and the Status LED turns amber to indicate low power mode (see the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6-2 and the Inline Power Status Messages section on page 6-6). Tip If your switch is capable of supplying sufficient power for full operation but the access point remains in low-power mode, your access point or your switch (or both) might be misconfigured (see Table 6-2 and Table 6-3). If your inline power source is not able to supply sufficient power for full operation, you should consider these options:

Upgrade to a higher-powered switch

Use a Cisco Aironet power injector on the switch port

Use the 48-VDC power module to locally power the access point Inline Power Status Messages These messages are logged on the console port by the access point to report the power condition:

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - AC_ADAPTOR inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is using the power module and can support full-power operation.

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - NEGOTIATED inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power and has successfully negotiated for 12.95 W of power from a Cisco switch supporting Cisco Intelligent Power Management.

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - HIGH_POWER_CLASSIC inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has been configured for pre-standard compatibility mode and has detected a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management but is able to supply sufficient power to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Low Power Condition

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_CONFIGURED_ON_SOURCE inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it is connected to a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management and the switch has been configured with Power Inline Never.

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full power - INJECTOR_CONFIGURED_LOCAL inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has been configured to expect a power injector on this port.

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_DETECTED_PD inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has detected a CDP packet from another Cisco powerable device (PD). The access point power is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco power source does not transmit this type of CDP packet.

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - INJECTOR_DETECTED_MULTIPLE_MACS_ON_ HUB inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has detected multiple Cisco devices. The access point power is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco power source does not forward CDP packets.

%CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - NON_CISCO-NO_CDP_RECEIVED inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is operating at full power because it has not received any CDP packets within the timeout period. This condition indicates your access point is connected to a non-Cisco power source. Note To prevent possible over-current conditions, the power source must be an IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source.

%CDP_PD-2-POWER_LOW: All radios disabled - NEGOTIATED inline power sourceThis message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled because the Cisco power source has indicated it is not capable of supplying sufficient power to the access point. Note A Cisco power injector might be required.

%CDP_PD-2-POWER_LOW: All radios disabled - LOW_POWER_CLASSIC inline power source 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>

indicates the MAC address of the CDP device, typically, the switch port. Note A Cisco power injector might be required. The MAC address of the switch port must be used when configuring a power injector to this port.

%CDP_PD-2-POWER_LOW: All radios disabled- HIGH_POWER_CLASSIC_NOT_ CONFIGURED inline power source 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 does not support Intelligent Power Management, but should be able to supply sufficient power. The access point must be configured for pre-standard compatibility. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-7 Low Power Condition Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The< platform name> indicates the Cisco platform detected by the access point. The

<xxxx.xxxx.xxxx> indicates the MAC address of the switch port. Note You need to upgrade the software on the Cisco switch to support Intelligent Power Management or configure the access point for pre-standard compatibility. 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}

(where H.H.H is the MAC address of the switch port to which the access point is connected) You can use this Cisco IOS CLI command to inform the access point of the following:

The Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management but should be able to supply sufficient power.

A power injector is being used to supply sufficient power and the Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management. Refer to Table 6-2 for information on when to use this special Cisco IOS command and the corresponding Cisco switch power command. Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power sourcing equipment

(PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. The power source must comply with IEEE802.3af or IEC60950 for limited power sources. Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Table 6-2 Using Cisco IOS Commands Cisco IOS Commands Power Source AC power module Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point None required no power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector no power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector Cisco Switch power inline never power inline auto power inline auto power inline never3 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-8 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Table 6-2 Using Cisco IOS Commands Power Source Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Low Power Condition Cisco Switch power inline never Cisco IOS Commands Access Point no power inline negotiation prestandard source power inline negotiation injector xxxx.xxxx.xxxx

(where xxxx.xxxx.xxxx is the MAC address of the switch port to which the access point is connected) Note The MAC address might be available from the Inline Power Status message. Power injector used with a non-Cisco switch None required None required 802.3af compliant non-Cisco 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. 3. Cisco switches that support Intelligent Power Management always configure the use of a power injector at the switch. Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to issue the Cisco IOS command for your power scenario:

Step 1 Step 2 Connect a PC to the access point console port and use a terminal emulator to establish a session with the access point (refer to the Connecting to the Access Point Locally section on page 3-4). From the privileged EXEC mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Command Modes section on page 5-2), enter the command below that applies to your power configuration (see Table 6-2):

power inline negotiation injector xxxx.xxxx.xxxx

(where xxxx.xxxx.xxxx is the MAC address of the switch port to which the access point is connected) Note The MAC address might be available from the Inline Power Status message.

power inline negotiation prestandard source Enter the write memory command to save the setting to the access point memory. Enter the quit command to exit the terminal session. Step 3 Step 4 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-9 Low Power Condition Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser You can also use your browser to set the access point System Power Settings. 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. Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Figure 6-2 shows the system power setting options and indicates the power status of the access point. Figure 6-2 System Power Settings Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power sourcing equipment

(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 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands Power Source AC power module Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point System Power Settings Configuration changes are not required Power Settings:

Power Negotiation (selected) Power Injector:

Installed on Port with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power Settings:

Pre-standard Compatibility (selected) Power Injector:

Installed on Port with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto power inline auto Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-10 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Table 6-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point System Power Settings Power Settings:

Power Negotiation (selected) Power Injector:

Installed on Port with MAC Address (unchecked) Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power Settings:

Power Negotiation (selected) Power Injector:

Low Power Condition Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never3 power inline never Power injector used with a non-Cisco switch 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches Installed on Port with MAC Address (checked) Configuration changes are not required Configuration changes are not 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. 2. Power injector must be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Cisco switches that support Intelligent Power Management always configure the use of a power injector at the switch. Perform these steps to configure your access point power settings using the browser interface:

Step 1 Step 2 Obtain the access point IP address and browse to your access point. Perform one of these operations:

a. When you browse to your access point operating in low-power mode, a Warning message displays indicating that all radios are disabled due to insufficient power. Click OK to jump to the System Power Settings located on the System Software > System Configuration page. b. When you browse to your access point operating in full-power mode, choose System Software >

System Configuration. Step 3 Choose one of these Power Settings options (see Figure 6-2):

a. b. c. If your Cisco switch supports Intelligent Power Management negotiations, choose Power Negotiation. If your Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management negotiations, choose Pre-standard Compatibility. If you are using a non-Cisco switch, changes to the power settings are not required. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-11 Running the Carrier Busy Test Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Step 4 If you are using a power injector with a Cisco switch, choose one of these Power setting options (see Figure 6-2):

a. b. If your Cisco switch supports Intelligent Power Management negotiations, uncheck Installed on Port with MAC address. If your Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management, check Installed on Port with MAC address and ensure the MAC address for your switch port is displayed in the MAC address field. The HHHH.HHHH.HHHH indicates the MAC address contains 12 hexadecimal digits. Note The MAC address field is not case-sensitive. Step 5 Step 6 Click Apply and a message displays indicating that you should disable pop-up blockers before proceeding. Click OK to continue. Your access point reboots and your power settings are configured in the access point. Note You might have to refresh your browser page to obtain the latest browser page that indicates your radios are enabled. Running the Carrier Busy Test You can use the carrier busy test to determine the least conjested channel for a radio interface (802.11g or 802.11a). You should typically run the test several times over several days to obtain the best results and to avoid temporary activity spikes. Note The carrier busy test is primarily used for single access points or bridge environments. For sites with multiple access points, a site survey is typically performed to determine the best operation location and operating frequency for the access points. Note All associated clients on the selected radio will be deassociated during the 6 to 8 seconds needed for the carrier busy test. Perform these steps to activate the carrier busy test:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Use your web browser to access the access point browser interface. Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary page displays. Choose the radio interface experiencing problems by clicking Radio0-802.11G or Radio1-802.11A. The respective radio status page displays. Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page displays Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-12 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Step 5 Click Start to begin the carrier busy test. Running the Ping Test When the test completes, the results are displayed on the page. 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 Test You can use the ping test to evaluate the link to and from an associated wireless device. The ping test provides two modes of operation:

a. Performs a test using a specified number of packets and then displays the test results. b. Performs a test that continuously operates until you stop the test and then displays the test results. Follow these steps to activate the ping test:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Use your web browser to access the access point browser interface. Click Association and the main association page displays. Click the MAC address of an associated wireless device and the Statistics page for that device displays. Click the Ping/Link Test tab and the Ping/Link Test page displays. If you want to specify the number of packets to use in the test, follow these steps:

a. Enter the number of packets in the Number of Packets field b. Enter the packet size in the Packet Size field. c. Click Start. Step 6 If you want to use a continuous test, follow these steps:

a. Enter the packet size in the Packet Size field. b. Click Start to activate the test. c. Click Stop to stop the test. When the test has completed, the test results are displayed at the bottom of the page. You should check for any lost packets that can indicate a problem with the wireless link. For best results, you should also perform this test several times. Resetting to the Default Configuration If you forget the password that allows you to configure the access point, you may need to completely reset the configuration. You can use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-13 Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the MODE button:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point. Hold the MODE button until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color (approximately 2 to 3 seconds), and release the button. After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Note The access point is configured with the factory default values including the IP address (set to receive an IP address using DHCP). Using the Web Browser Interface Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. Step 1 Open your Internet browser. 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. Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access points IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password page displays. Enter your username in the User Name field. Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. Click System Software and the System Software page displays. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page displays. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-14 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Step 7 Click the Reset to Defaults button. Note If the access point is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Step 8 After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Reloading the Access Point Image If your access point has a firmware failure, you must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by using the MODE button. You can use the browser interface if the access point firmware is still fully operational and you want to upgrade the firmware image. However, you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Using the MODE Button You can use the MODE button on the access point to reload the access point image file from an active Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on your network or on a PC connected to the access point Ethernet port. Note If your access point experiences a firmware failure or a corrupt firmware image, indicated by the Status LED turning an amber color, you must reload the image from a connected TFTP server. Note This process resets all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Follow these steps to reload the access point image file:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 The PC you intend to use must be configured with a static IP address in the same subnet as the access point. Place a copy of the access point image file (such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on your PC. For additional information, refer to the Obtaining the Access Point Image File and Obtaining the TFTP Server Software sections. Rename the access point image file in the TFTP server folder to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. Activate the TFTP server. If using in-line power, use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the To Network Ethernet connector on the power injector. Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-15 Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns a red color (approximately 20 to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Web Browser Interface You can also use the Web browser interface to reload the access point image file. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when using the browser to reload the image file. Browser HTTP Interface The HTTP interface enables you to browse to the access point image file on your PC and download the image to the access point. Follow these instructions to use the HTTP interface:

Step 1 Open your Internet browser. 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. Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Enter the access points IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password page displays. Enter your username in the User Name field. Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade page displays. Click the Browse button to locate the access point image file (such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) on your PC. Click the Upload button. For additional information, click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-16 OL-7293-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Browser TFTP Interface Reloading the Access Point Image The TFTP interface allows you to use a TFTP server on a network device to load the access point image file. Follow these instructions to use a TFTP server:

Step 1 Open your Internet browser. 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 Step 7 Step 8 Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Enter the access points IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password page displays. Enter your username in the User Name field. Enter the access point password in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page displays. Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade page displays. Click the TFTP Upgrade tab. Enter the IP address for the TFTP server in the TFTP Server field. Enter the file name for the access point image file (such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) in the Upload New System Image Tar File field. If the file is located in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the TFTP server root directory with the filename. If the file is located in the TFTP root directory, enter only the filename. Click the Upload button. Step 9 Step 10 When a message displays that indicates the upgrade is complete, click OK. For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-17 Obtaining the Access Point Image File Obtaining the Access Point Image File Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps:

Step 1 Use your Internet 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. Find the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series (Cisco IOS Software). Click on the access point image file, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar. On the Encryption Authorization Form, enter the requested information, read the encryption information, and check the boxes that apply. Click Submit. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. Select the image file again to download it. Download and save the image file to your hard drive and then exit the Internet browser. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can download TFTP server software from several web sites. Cisco recommends the shareware TFTP utility available at this URL:

http://tftpd32.jounin.net Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-18 OL-7293-01 A P P E N D I X A Translated Safety Warnings This appendix provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English. The following safety warnings appear in this appendix:

Statement 245BExplosive Device Proximity Warning, page A-2

Statement 332Antenna Installation Warning, page A-3

Statement 353Power Source Warning, page A-3

Statement 1001Work During Lightning Activity Warning, page A-5

Statement 1004Installation Instructions Warning, page A-6

Statement 1005Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning, page A-7 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-1 Statement 245BExplosive Device Proximity Warning Statement 245BExplosive Device Proximity Warning Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 245B Waarschuwing Gebruik dit draadloos netwerkapparaat alleen in de buurt van onbeschermde ontstekers of in een omgeving met explosieven indien het apparaat speciaal is aangepast om aan de eisen voor een dergelijk gebruik te voldoen. Varoitus l kyt johdotonta verkkolaitetta suojaamattomien rjytysnallien lheisyydess tai rjytysalueella, jos laitetta ei ole erityisesti muunnettu sopivaksi sellaiseen kyttn. Attention Ne jamais utiliser un quipement de rseau sans fil proximit d'un dtonateur non blind ou dans un lieu prsentant des risques d'explosion, sauf si l'quipement a t modifi cet effet. Warnung Benutzen Sie Ihr drahtloses Netzwerkgert nicht in der Nhe ungeschtzter Sprengkapseln oder anderer explosiver Stoffe, es sei denn, Ihr Gert wurde eigens fr diesen Gebrauch modifiziert und bestimmt. Avvertenza Non utilizzare la periferica di rete senza fili in prossimit di un detonatore non protetto o di esplosivi a meno che la periferica non sia stata modificata a tale proposito. Advarsel Ikke bruk den trdlse nettverksenheten nrt inntil uisolerte fenghetter eller i et eksplosivt milj med mindre enheten er modifisert slik at den tler slik bruk. Aviso No opere o dispositivo de rede sem fios perto de cpsulas explosivas no protegidas ou num ambiente explosivo, a no ser que o dispositivo tenha sido modificado para se qualificar especialmente para essa utilizao. Advertencia!

No utilizar un aparato de la red sin cable cerca de un detonador que no est protegido ni tampoco en un entorno explosivo a menos que el aparato haya sido modificado con ese fin. Varning!

Anvnd inte den trdlsa ntverksenheten i nrheten av oskyddade tndhattar eller i en explosiv milj om inte enheten modifierats fr att kunna anvndas i sdana sammanhang. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-2 OL-7293-01 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 332Antenna Installation Warning Statement 332Antenna Installation Warning Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Statement 332 Waarschuwing Om te voldoen aan de FCC radiofrequentie (RF) blootstellingslimieten dienen antennes zich minstens 20 cm of meer van de lichamen van alle personen bevinden. Varoitus FCC:n antamien radiotaajuuksille altistumista koskevien rajoitusten mukaan antennien on sijaittava vhintn 20 cm:n pss kaikista henkilist. Attention Warnung Pour se conformer aux limites d'exposition la frquence radio prconises par la FCC (Federal Communications Commission), les antennes doivent se situer un minimum de 20 cm de toute personne. Um die in den FCC-Richtlinien festgelegten Expositionshchstgrenzen fr Radiofrequenzen (RF) nicht zu berschreiten, sollten Antennen mindestens 20 cm entfernt von Personen aufgestellt werden. Avvertenza Per conformarsi ai limiti FCC di esposizione a radiofrequenza (RF), le antenne devono stare ad una distanza minima di 20 cm dal corpo di ogni persona. Advarsel I henhold til eksponeringsgrensene for radiofrekvenser (RF), skal antenner befinne seg p en avstand av minst 20 cm eller mer fra mennesker. Aviso Para estar de acordo com as normas FCC de limites de exposio para freqncia de rdio (RF), as antenas devem estar distantes no mnimo 20 cm (7,9 pol) do corpo de qualquer pessoa. Advertencia!

Para cumplir con los lmites de exposicin de radio frecuencia (RF) de la Comisin Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) es preciso ubicar las antenas a un mnimo de 20 cm (7,9 pulgadas) o ms del cuerpo de las personas. Varning!

Fr att flja FCC-exponeringsgrnserna fr radiofrekvens (RF), br antenner placeras p minst 20 cm avstnd frn alla mnniskor. Statement 353Power Source Warning Warning This product must be connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an 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. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-3 Statement 353Power Source Warning Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Varoitus Tm tuote on liitettv PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af -yhteensopivaan virtalhteeseen tai IEC60950-yhteensopivaan rajoitettuun virtalhteeseen. Attention Warnung Ce produit doit tre connect une source d'alimentation lectrique par cble Ethernet (PoE) conforme la norme IEEE 802.3af ou une source d'alimentation limite conforme la norme IEC60950. Dieses Produkt muss entweder an eine Stromquelle angeschlossen sein, die mit dem IEEE 802.3af-Standard Power over Ethernet (PoE) kompatibel ist oder an eine Stromquelle fr geringe Leistungen, die IEC60950-kompatibel ist. Avvertenza Questo prodotto deve essere connesso a una fonte di alimentazione di tipo PoE (Power over Ethernet) conforme a IEEE 802.3af o a una fonte di alimentazione conforme a IEC60950. Advarsel Dette produktet m vre koblet til en Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af-kompatibel strmkilde eller en IEC60950-kompatibel begrenset strmkilde. Aviso Este produto tem de estar ligado a uma fonte de alimentao compatvel com a norma IEEE 802.3af, tambm conhecida pela sigla Power over Ethernet (PoE), ou a uma fonte de alimentao limitada compatvel com a norma IEC60950. Advertencia!

Debe conectar este producto a una fuente de alimentacin sobre ethernet (PoE) conforme con el estndar IEEE 802.3af, o a una fuente limitada conforme con el estndar IEC60950. Varning!

Denna produkt mste vara ansluten till en PoE IEEE 802.3af-kompatibel strmklla eller en IEC60950-kompatibel begrnsad strmklla. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-4 OL-7293-01 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1001Work During Lightning Activity Warning Statement 1001Work During Lightning Activity Warning Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Waarschuwing Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen. Varoitus l tyskentele jrjestelmn parissa lk yhdist tai irrota kaapeleita ukkosilmalla. Attention Ne pas travailler sur le systme ni brancher ou dbrancher les cbles pendant un orage. Warnung Arbeiten Sie nicht am System und schlieen Sie keine Kabel an bzw. trennen Sie keine ab, wenn es gewittert. Avvertenza Non lavorare sul sistema o collegare oppure scollegare i cavi durante un temporale con fulmini. Advarsel Utfr aldri arbeid p systemet, eller koble kabler til eller fra systemet nr det tordner eller lyner. Aviso No trabalhe no sistema ou ligue e desligue cabos durante perodos de mau tempo (trovoada). Advertencia!

No operar el sistema ni conectar o desconectar cables durante el transcurso de descargas elctricas en la atmsfera. Varning!

Vid ska skall du aldrig utfra arbete p systemet eller ansluta eller koppla loss kablar. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-5 Statement 1004Installation Instructions Warning Statement 1004Installation Instructions Warning Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit. Varoitus Lue asennusohjeet ennen jrjestelmn yhdistmist virtalhteeseen. Attention Avant de brancher le systme sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. Warnung Vor dem Anschlieen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. Avvertenza Consultare le istruzioni di installazione prima di collegare il sistema all'alimentatore. Advarsel Les installasjonsinstruksjonene fr systemet kobles til strmkilden. Aviso Leia as instrues de instalao antes de ligar o sistema fonte de energia. Advertencia!

Lea las instrucciones de instalacin antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentacin. Varning!

Ls installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till strmfrsrjningsenheten. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-6 OL-7293-01 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning Statement 1005Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning Warning This product relies on the buildings installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:

20A Statement 1005 Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de installatie van het gebouw voor beveiliging tegen kortsluiting

(overstroom). Controleer of de beschermingsinrichting niet meer dan:

20A is. Varoitus Attention Tm tuote on riippuvainen rakennukseen asennetusta oikosulkusuojauksesta

(ylivirtasuojauksesta). Varmista, ett suojalaitteen mitoitus ei ole yli:

20A Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dpend de l'installation lectrique du local. Vrifiez que le courant nominal du dispositif de protection n'est pas suprieur :

20A Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. berstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als:

20A betrgt. Avvertenza Questo prodotto dipende dall'impianto dell'edificio per quanto riguarda la protezione contro cortocircuiti (sovracorrente). Assicurarsi che il dispositivo di protezione non abbia un rating superiore a:

20A Advarsel Dette produktet er avhengig av bygningens installasjoner av kortslutnings (overstrm)-beskyttelse. Pse at verneenheten ikke er merket hyere enn:

20A Aviso Este produto depende das instalaes existentes para proteo contra curto-circuito (sobrecarga). Assegure-se de que o fusvel ou disjuntor no seja superior a:

20A Advertencia!

Este equipo utiliza el sistema de proteccin contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio. Asegrese de que el dispositivo de proteccin no sea superior a:

20A Varning!

Denna produkt r beroende av i byggnaden installerat kortslutningsskydd (verstrmsskydd). Kontrollera att skyddsanordningen inte har hgre mrkvrde n:

20A 20A OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-7 Statement 1005Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings 20A 20A 20A Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-8 OL-7293-01 A P P E N D I X B 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:

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, page B-2

Department of CommunicationsCanada, page B-3

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, page B-3

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure, page B-5

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan, page B-6

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan, page B-7

Declaration of Conformity Statements, page B-9

Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries, page B-9 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Model:

AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 FCC Certification number:

LDK102055 Manufacturer:

Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the users authority to operate this device. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-7293-01 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Department of CommunicationsCanada Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34 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. Department of CommunicationsCanada Model:

AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 Certification number:

2461B-102055 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. 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 or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Model:

AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC English:

Deutsch:

Dansk:

Espaol:

:

Franais:

slenska:

Italiano:

Nederlands:

Norsk:

Portugus:

Suomalainen:

Svenska:

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Dieses Gert entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU. Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de vsentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Directiv 1999/5/EF. Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC. 1999/5/E. Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. essi bnaur samrmist lgbonum krfum og rum kvum tilskipunar 1999/5/ESB. Questo apparato conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC. Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i EU-directiv 1999/5/EC. Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provises da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Tm laite tytt direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siin asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen. Denna utrustning r i verensstmmelse med de vsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestmmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC. For 2.4 GHz radios, the following standards were applied:

Radio:

EMC:

Safety:

EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2 EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 EN 60950 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 B-4 OL-7293-01 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz access points, the following standards were applied:

Radio:

EMC:

Safety:

EN 301.893 EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to the access point with a 2.4 GHz radio and a 54 Mbps, 5 GHz radio:

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. The equipment shoud be installed more than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from your body or nearby persons. The access point must be installed to maintain a minimum 20 cm (7.9 in.) co-located separation distance from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used with the access point. Any antennas or transmitters not approved by the FCC cannot be co-located with the access point. The access points co-located 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. Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-5 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 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. Model:

AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9 Japanese Translation 03-5549-6500 8 6 7 3 4 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines. 1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity. 2. 3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the frequency or stop using the device; contact the number below and ask for recommendations on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact the number below. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-6 OL-7293-01 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operatingCisco Aironet access points inTaiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English. Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios Chinese Translation English Translation This equipment is limited for indoor use. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information All Access Points Chinese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions. Article 14 The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station; and if interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear. The authorized radio station means a radio-communication service operating in accordance with the Communication Act. The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the interference caused by the operation of an authorized radio station, by another intentional or unintentional radiator, by industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, or by an incidental radiator. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL-7293-01 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements 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:

OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-10 OL-7293-01 A P P E N D I X C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Category Size Indicators Connectors Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. Access Point Specifications 802.11G Radio Specifications 6.6 in. W x 8.5 in. D x 1.1 in. H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm D x 2.8 cm H Three indicators on the 2.4 Ghz end panel: Ethernet traffic, status, and radio traffic. 2.4 GHz end panel (left to right) 802.11A Radio Specifications Left RP-TNC antenna connector; RJ-45 connector for serial console port connections; RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; power connector (for plug-in 48VDC AC power module); right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. 5-GHz end panel (left to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. Input Voltage Input Power 48 VDC (nominal) 11 W (typical) 5.8 W (low power) 12.95 W (maximum) Operating Temperature Base unit:

0 to 113oF (20 to 45oC) without mouning bracket installed 0 to 131oF (20 to 55oC) with mouning bracket installed Storage Temperature Humidity Weight Modulation 1240AG series power module:

32 to 104oF (0 to 40oC)

-40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) 10 to 90% non-condensing Without mounting hardware:

2 lbs (0.9 kg) Complementary Code Keying

(CCK) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) 802.11G Radio Specifications Category Subcarrier modulation BPSK (1 Mbps) QPSK (2 Mbps) CCK (5.5 and 11 Mbps) Power Output CCK 100 mW (20dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 10 mW (11 dBm) 5 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 1 mW (2 dBm) 0.5 mW (-1 dBm) BPSK (6 and 9 Mbps) QPSK (12 and 18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OFDM 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 10 mW (11 dBm) 5 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 1 mW (2 dBm) 0.5 mW (-1 dBm)

(Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna connectors

(Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 2.400 to 2.497 GHz

(Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) Antenna Frequency Data rates Typical indoor range Compliance Appendix C Access Point Specifications 802.11A Radio Specifications BPSK (6 Mbps and 9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps and 18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OFDM 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 10 mW (11 dBm) 5 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 1 mW (2 dBm) 0.5 mW (-1 dBm)

(Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna connectors. 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to 5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz

(Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 450 ft at 1 Mbps 360 ft at 11 Mbps The 1240 series access point complies with UL 2043 for products installed in a buildings environmental air handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings. 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps 400 ft at 6 Mbps 100 ft at 54 Mbps 325 ft at 6 Mbps 80 ft at 54 Mbps Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a buildings environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a buildings environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Safety Designed to meet:

UL 60950 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 UL 2043 EN 60950 IEC 60950 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-2 OL-7293-01 Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Radio Approvals 802.11G Radio Specifications FCC Parts 15.247 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB-STD-33B Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-300.328 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 OET-65C RSS-102 ANSI C95.1 RF Exposure 802.11A Radio Specifications FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Appendix C Access Point Specifications Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-4 OL-7293-01 A P P E N D I X D Channels and Power Levels 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 worlds regulatory domains. The following topic is covered in this appendix:

Channels and Maximum Power Levels, page D-2 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels Channels and Maximum Power Levels IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4-GHz Band) Appendix D Channels and Power Levels An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) above the amount allowed per regulatory domain. Table D-1and Table D-2 indicates the channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and maximum power levels for each channel allowed by the regulatory domains:

. Table D-1 Channel Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Channels and Maximum Conducted Power for the 802.11b/g Radio with up to 10 dBi Antennas Maximum Conducted Power Levels (dBm) in the Regulatory Domains Center Frequency

(MHz) 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 2484 Americas

(A) China

(C) EMEA

(E) CCK 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 OFDM 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 CCK 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 OFDM 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 CCK 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 OFDM 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 CCK 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 Japan

(J) OFDM 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 CCK 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 Japan

(P) OFDM 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 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 D-2 OL-7293-01 Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Channels and Maximum Power Levels Table D-2 Channels and Maximum Conducted Power for the 802.11b/g Radio with up to 10 dBi Antennas Maximum Conducted Power Levels (dBm) in the Regulatory Domains Channel Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Center Frequency

(MHz) 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 2484 South Korea

(K) North America

(N) Singapore

(S) CCK 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 OFDM 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 CCK 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 OFDM 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 CCK 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 OFDM 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 CCK 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Taiwan

(T) OFDM 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Israel

(I) OFDM 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 CCK 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 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). 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. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-3 Channels and Maximum Power Levels Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Table D-3 indicates the channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and maximum power levels for each IEEE 802.11a 20-MHz-wide channel allowed by the regulatory domains:

Table D-3 Channels and Maximum Conducted Power for IEEE 802.11a Radio with up to 9.5 dBi Antennas Channel Identifier Center Frequency

(MHz) Maximum Conducted Power Levels (dBm) in the Regulatory Domains Americas

(A) China

(C) EMEA

(E) Japan

(J) Japan

(P) South North Singapore Taiwan Korea (K) America (N)

(S)

(T) Israel

(I) 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 5170 5180 5190 5200 5210 5220 5230 5240 5260 5280 5300 5320 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825 11 11 11 11 17 17 17 11 17 17 14 11 17 17 17 17 UNII-1 (5150-5250 MHz) 171 171 171 171 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 5250 to 5350 MHz 8 8 8 8 5470 to 5725 MHz 5725 to 5850 MHz 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 15 15 15 15 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 11 11 11 11 17 17 17 11 17 17 14 11 14 14 14 14 11 11 11 11 17 17 17 17 11 11 11 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 14 11 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 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 D-4 OL-7293-01 Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Channels and Maximum Power Levels Maximum Power Levels in Some Regulatory Domains with External Antennas Caution To avoid exceeding maximum conducted power levels in the China (C), EMEA (-E), South Korea (K), Israel (I), and Singapore (S) regulatory domains when using an 802.11b/g radio with 2.2- to 10-dBi external antennas, you must manually set the access point output power level as shown in Table D-4. Table D-4 Maximum Power Levels for the 802.11b/g Radio in the (C), (E), (K), (I), and (S) Regulatory Domains Channel Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Center Frequency

(MHz) 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 2484 Maximum Power Levels (dBm) 2.2 dBi Antenna 5.2 dBi Antenna 6.0 dBi Antenna 6.5dBi Antenna 9.0 dBi Antenna 10 dBi Antenna 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-5 Channels and Maximum Power Levels Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Caution To avoid exceeding maximum conducted power levels in the EMEA (-E) and Israel () regulatory domains when using a IEEE 802.11a radio with 6.0- to 9.5-dBi external 5-MHz antennas, you must manually set the access point output power level as shown in Table D-5. Table D-5 Maximum Power Levels for IEEE 802.11a Radio in the EMEA(E) and Israel (I) Regulatory Domains Channel Identifier Center Frequency

(MHz) 3.5 dBi Antenna 4.5 dBi Antenna 6.0 dBi Antenna 7.0 dBi Antenna 9.5 dBi Antenna Maximum Power Levels (dBm) UNII-1 (5150-5250 MHz) 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 D-6 5170 5180 5190 5200 5210 5220 5230 5240 5260 5280 5300 5320 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 5250 to 5350 MHz 17 17 17 17 5470 to 5725 MHz 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 5725 to 5850 MHz 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01 A P P E N D I X E Console Cable Pinouts This appendix identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access points serial console port. The appendix contains the following sections:

Overview, page E-2

Console Port Signals and Pinouts, page E-2 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-1 Overview Overview Appendix E Console Cable Pinouts The access point requires a special serial cable that connects the access point serial console port (RJ-45 connector) to your PCs 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. Console Port Signals and Pinouts Use the console RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect the access points console port to the COM port of your PC running a terminal emulation program. Note Both the Ethernet and console ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful to avoid accidently connecting the serial cable to the Ethernet port connector. Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Table 1 lists the signals and pinouts for the console RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable. Table 1 Signals and Pinouts for a Console RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Cable Console Port RJ-45 Pins 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signals NC1 NC1 TXD2 GND4 GND3 RXD5 NC1 NC1 PC COM Port DB-9 Pins Signals 2 5 5 3 RXD3 GND4 GND4 TXD2 1. NC indicates not connected. 2. TXD indicates transmit data. 3. RXD indicates receive data. 4. GND indicates ground Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2 OL-7293-01 G L O S S A R Y 802.3af 802.11 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g A access point The IEEE standard that describes a mechanism for Power over Ethernet (PoE). The standard provides the capability to deliver both power and data over standard Ethernet cabling. The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1- and 2-megabit-per-second (Mbps) wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz band. The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for wireless LANs operating in the 5-GHz frequency band. The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 5.5- and 11-Mbps wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz frequency band. The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz frequency band. A wireless LAN data transceiver that uses radio waves to connect a wired network with wireless stations. ad hoc network A wireless network composed of stations without Access Points. antenna gain The gain of an antenna is a measure of the antennas ability to direct or focus radio energy over a region of space. High gain antennas have a more focused radiation pattern in a specific direction. associated A station is configured properly to allow it to wirelessly communicate with an Access Point. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-1 Glossary B beacon BOOTP BPSK A wireless LAN packet that signals the availability and presence of the wireless device. Beacon packets are sent by access points and base stations; however, client radio cards send beacons when operating in computer to computer (Ad Hoc) mode. Boot Protocol. A protocol used for the static assignment of IP addresses to devices on the network. Binary phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 1 Mbps. broadcast packet A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on the same subnet. C CCK CCKM cell client CSMA D data rates dBi DFS GL-2 Complementary Code Keying. A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 5.5 and 11 Mbps. Cisco Centralized Key Management. Using CCKM, authenticated client devices can roam from one access point to another without any perceptible delay during reassociation. An access point on your network provides wireless domain services (WDS) and creates a cache of security credentials for CCKM-enabled client devices on the subnet. The WDS access point's cache of credentials dramatically reduces the time required for reassociation when a CCKM-enabled client device roams to a new access point. The area of radio range or coverage in which the wireless devices can communicate with the base station. The size of the cell depends upon the speed of the transmission, the type of antenna used, and the physical environment, as well as other factors. A radio device that uses the services of an Access Point to communicate wirelessly with other devices on a local area network. Carrier sense multiple access. A wireless LAN media access method specified by the IEEE 802.11 specification. The range of data transmission rates supported by a device. Data rates are measured in megabits per second (Mbps). A ratio of decibels to an isotropic antenna that is commonly used to measure antenna gain. The greater the dBi value, the higher the gain, and the more acute the angle of coverage. Dynamic Frequency Selection. In some regulatory domains, 5-GHz radios are required to use DFS to avoid interfering with radar signals. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01 Glossary DHCP Dynamic host configuration protocol. A protocol available with many operating systems that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to devices on the network. The device retains the assigned address for a specific administrator-defined period. dipole A type of low-gain (2.2-dBi) antenna consisting of two (often internal) elements. domain name DNS DSSS E EAP Ethernet F file server The text name that refers to a grouping of networks or network resources based on organization-type or geography; for example: name.comcommercial;

name.edueducational; name.govgovernment; ISPname.netnetwork provider (such as an ISP); name.arArgentina; name.auAustralia; and so on. Domain Name System server. A server that translates text names into IP addresses. The server maintains a database of host alphanumeric names and their corresponding IP addresses. Direct sequence spread spectrum. A type of spread spectrum radio transmission that spreads its signal continuously over a wide frequency band. Extensible Authentication Protocol. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer used. A repository for files so that a local area network can share files, mail, and programs. firmware Software that is programmed on a memory chip. G gateway GHz A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 Glossary I IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. A professional society serving electrical engineers through its publications, conferences, and standards development activities. The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications. infrastructure The wired Ethernet network. IP Address The Internet Protocol (IP) address of a station. IP subnet mask The number used to identify the IP subnetwork, indicating whether the IP address can be recognized on the LAN or if it must be reached through a gateway. This number is expressed in a form similar to an IP address; for example: 255.255.255.0. isotropic An antenna that radiates its signal in a spherical pattern. M MAC MBSSID Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit number used in Ethernet data packets to identify an Ethernet device, such as an access point or your client adapter. Multiple basic SSID. Each multiple basic SSID is assigned a unique MAC address. You use multiple BSSIDs to assign a unique DTIM setting for each SSID and to broadcast SSIDs in beacons (one SSID per beacon). modulation Any of several techniques for combining user information with a transmitters carrier signal. multipath The echoes created as a radio signal bounces off of physical objects. multicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to multiple addresses. O omni-directional This typically refers to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern. OFDM P packet GL-4 Orthogonal frequency division multiplex is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-7293-01 Glossary Q QPSK R range Quadruple phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. A linear measure of the distance that a transmitter can send a signal. receiver sensitivity A measurement of the weakest signal a receiver can receive and still correctly translate it into data. Radio frequency. A generic term for radio-based technology. 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 be used with transmission equipment. In compliance with this rule, Cisco Aironet, like all other wireless LAN providers, equips its radios and antennas with a unique connector to prevent attachment of non-approved antennas to radios. A radio transmission technology that spreads the user information over a much wider bandwidth than otherwise required in order to gain benefits such as improved interference tolerance and unlicensed operation. Service set identifier (also referred to as Radio Network Name). A unique identifier used to identify a radio network and which stations must use to be able to communicate with each other or to an access point. The SSID can be any alphanumeric entry up to a maximum of 32 characters. RF roaming RP-TNC S spread spectrum SSID T transmit power The power level of radio transmission. OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 Glossary U UNII UNII-1 UNII-2 UNII-3 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructureregulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.15 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz frequency bands. Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz frequency band. Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.725 to 5.825 GHz frequency band. unicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to a specific IP address. W WDS WEP WLSE Wireless Domain Services. An access point providing WDS on your wireless LAN maintains a cache of credentials for CCKM-capable client devices on your wireless LAN. When a CCKM-capable client roams from one access point to another, the WDS access point forwards the client's credentials to the new access point with the multicast key. Only two packets pass between the client and the new access point, greatly shortening the reassociation time. Wired Equivalent Privacy. An optional security mechanism defined within the 802.11 standard designed to make the link integrity of wireless devices equal to that of a cable. Wireless LAN Solutions Engine. The WLSE is a specialized appliance for managing Cisco Aironet wireless LAN infrastructures. It centrally identifies and configures access points in customer-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. WNM Wireless Network Manager. workstation A computing device with an installed client adapter. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. It is derived from and will be forward-compatible with the upcoming IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA leverages TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for data protection and 802.1X for authenticated key management. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-6 OL-7293-01 See CLI command modes commands 5-2 abbreviating no and default 5-3 5-4 connectors console port C-1, C-2 E-2 D C-2 data rates declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting default commands 5-4 E editing features I N D E X 6-14 enabling and disabling keystrokes used wrapped lines 5-7 5-6 5-6 EIRP, maximum D-2 to ??, D-3 to ??

error messages, during command entry extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 5-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance filtering 2-2 show and more command output 5-8 frequencies D-2, D-3, D-4, D-5, D-6 frequency range C-2 A abbreviating commands 6-16 access point image antenna 5-3 connectors Apply button C-2 4-4 B basic settings, checking 6-4 C Cancel button CLI 4-4 abbreviating commands command modes editing features 5-2 5-7 enabling and disabling 5-6 keystroke editing wrapped lines error messages filtering command output getting help history 5-4 5-3 changing the buffer size described disabling recalling commands 5-5 5-4 5-5 5-3 5-6 5-8 5-5 no and default forms of commands terminal emulator settings 3-4 5-4 command-line interface OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 Index G global configuration mode 5-2 operating temperature C-1 P H help, for the command line history changing the buffer size described disabling recalling commands 5-5 5-4 5-5 5-3 5-5 Home button 4-3 I 6-2 indicators input power installation guidelines interface configuration mode C-1 2-3 5-2 K key features 1-2 M management options, CLI Mode button modulation 6-16 C-2 5-1 N no commands 5-4 O OK button 4-4 2-3 package contents password reset pinouts, serial cable power 6-14 E-2 2-12 connecting C-1 input output C-1 power level, maximum D-2 5-2 privileged EXEC mode R range, radio regulatory C-2 domains D-2, D-3, D-4, D-5, D-6 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image RF exposure B-5 6-16 S safety warnings, translated A-1 serial E-2 cable Cisco cable E-2 C-1 size SSH Communications Security, Ltd. status indicators C-1 5-9 T 3-14 Telnet temperature operating C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-7293-01 3-4 Index terminal emulator 6-16 TFTP server troubleshooting 6-1 U unpacking user EXEC mode 2-3 5-2 V voltage range C-1 W 2-2, A-1 warnings Web-based interface common buttons compatible browsers 4-3 4-1 C-1 web site, Cisco Software Center weight WEP key Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 6-5 6-19 3-12 OL-7293-01 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-3 Index Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-7293-01