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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 4 Upgrading the 2.4-GHz Radio
Upgrade Overview
Upgrade Overview
This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. The following
operations summarize the upgrade procedure:
1.
Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
2.
Follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
3.
Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface.
4.
Open the access point’s 2.4-GHz radio access cover.
5.
For an access point without a 2.4-GHz radio feature, remove the blank spacer card.
6.
For an access point with a 2.4-GHz radio feature, remove the existing 2.4-GHz radio card.
7.
Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card.
8.
Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover.
Caution
ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. It is
recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures be performed by an ESD-trained service
technician at an ESD-protected workstation.
Unpacking the Radio
Each 2.4-GHz radio is shipped with the following items:
•
Quick start guide
•
A product registration card
•
A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench
•
A 1200 series access point 2.4-GHz radio compliance label
Note
The IEEE 802.11g radio also contains an1100 series access point product compliance label (not needed
for a 1200 series access point) and a 1200 series access point product compliance label.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support.
