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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series 802.11A/B/G Access Point
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1240AG Series Access Points deliver the versatility, high capacity,
security, and enterprise-class features demanded by WLAN customers. These IEEE
802.11a/b/g access points are designed specifically for challenging RF environments
such as factories, warehouses, and large retail establishments that require the antenna
versatility associated with connectorized antennas, a rugged metal enclosure, and a
broad operating temperature range. The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series provides local as
well as inline power, including support for IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE).
The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series is a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a
comprehensive solution that delivers an integrated, end-to-end wired and wireless network. Using
the radio and network management features of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network for simplified
deployment, the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series extends the security, scalability, reliability, ease of
deployment, and manageability available in wired networks to the wireless LAN.
The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series is available in two versions: unified or autonomous. Unified
access points operate with the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) and work in
conjunction with Cisco wireless LAN controllers and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS).
When configured with LWAPP, the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series can automatically detect the
best-available Cisco wireless LAN controller and download appropriate policies and configuration
information with no manual intervention. Autonomous access points are based on Cisco IOS
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Software and may optionally operate with the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE).
Autonomous access points, along with the CiscoWorks WLSE, deliver a core set of features and
may be field-upgraded to take advantage of the full benefits of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
as requirements evolve.
