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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide

August 2005

Text Part Number: OL-4310-05

Summary of Contents for AIR-AP1210 - Aironet 1200 - Wireless Access Point External

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Page 2: ...owing measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by ...

Page 3: ...Assistance xv Cisco Technical Support Documentation Website xv Locating the Product Serial Number xvi Submitting a Service Request xvi Definitions of Service Request Severity xvii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xvii C H A P T E R 1 Overview 1 1 Hardware Features 1 2 Dual Radio Operation 1 2 LEDs 1 3 Ethernet Port 1 3 Console Port 1 4 Power Sources 1 4 UL 2043 Certification 1 4 A...

Page 4: ...o an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2 9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2 9 Powering Up the Access Point 2 10 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 3 2 Using a Web browser 3 2 Default IP Address Behavior 3 3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Addre...

Page 5: ...3 Understanding CLI Messages 5 4 Using Command History 5 4 Changing the Command History Buffer Size 5 4 Recalling Commands 5 5 Disabling the Command History Feature 5 5 Using Editing Features 5 5 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 5 6 Editing Commands Through Keystrokes 5 6 Editing Command Lines that Wrap 5 7 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 5 8 Accessing the CLI 5 8 O...

Page 6: ... Radio Module 8 2 Removing the 5 GHz Radio Access Cover 8 2 Removing a 5 GHz Radio Module 8 3 Installing a 5 GHz Radio Module 8 5 Attaching the Compliance Label 8 7 Finding the Software Version 8 8 C H A P T E R 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 Checking the Top Panel LEDs 9 2 Checking Basic Settings 9 4 Default IP Address Behavior 9 4 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 9 4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 9 4 SSID...

Page 7: ...f Conformity Statement B 2 Department of Communications Canada B 3 Canadian Compliance Statement B 3 European Community Switzerland Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein B 4 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC B 4 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B 6 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B 6 Japanese Translation B 6 English Translation...

Page 8: ... Antenna Settings D 1 Channels D 2 IEEE 802 11b 2 4 GHz Band D 2 IEEE 802 11g 2 4 GHz Band D 3 IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz Band D 4 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains D 6 IEEE 802 11b 2 4 GHz Band D 6 IEEE 802 11g 2 4 GHz Band D 7 IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz Band D 8 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 ...

Page 9: ...ical 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 and the command line interface CLI This guide does not provide field level descriptions of all GUI windows nor does it provide the procedures for completely conf...

Page 10: ...cifications lists technical specifications for the access point Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world s regulatory domains Appendix E Console Cable Pinouts identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access point s serial console port Conventions This publication uses these con...

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Page 16: ... which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information After you describe your situation the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL http www cisco com techsupport servicerequest For S1...

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Page 19: ...xternal modified cardbus slot The access point supports one radio of each type but it does not support two 2 4 GHz or two 5 GHz radios You can configure the radios separately using different settings on each radio The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of a stand alone wireless network In large installations wireless users within ...

Page 20: ...3 JA or later The 5 GHz radio module connects to the access point s modified card bus connector and is available in three configurations IEEE 802 11a radio module with integrated antenna low power hereafter called the RM20A radio module IEEE 802 11a radio module with integrated antenna hereafter called the RM21A radio module Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 2 JA or later IEEE 802 11a radio module w...

Page 21: ...ucture The LED is off when the Ethernet cable is not connected The status LED signals operational status Green indicates that the access point is associated with at least one wireless client Blinking green indicates that the access point is operating normally but is not associated with any wireless devices The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the radio interface The light is normally off bu...

Page 22: ...00 240 VAC 50 60 Hz output 48 VDC 0 2A minimum Inline power from Cisco Aironet Power Injector AIR PWRINJ FIB or AIR PWRINJ3 A switch capable of providing inline power such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL 3550 4500 or 6500 switches An inline power patch panel such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Note The Catalyst 3550 24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with both 2 4 G...

Page 23: ... and 121T or equivalent Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point s role in three common wireless network configurations The access point s 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 Central Unit in an All Wireless Network In an all wireless netwo...

Page 24: ... 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 As users move out of range of one access point they automatically connect to the network associate through another access point The roaming process is seamless and transparent to the user Figure 1 3 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN Figure...

Page 25: ...or the client Figure 1 4 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 4 Access Point as Repeater Point to Point Bridge Configuration In a point to point br...

Page 26: ...in LAN using the workgroup bridge Figure 1 6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 In Figure 1 7 the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device This configuration enables the Ethernet enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge The main advantage of this configuration is that the ...

Page 27: ...the setup of the access point and includes the following sections Safety Information page 2 2 Warnings page 2 2 Unpacking the Access Point page 2 3 Basic Installation Guidelines page 2 3 Before Beginning the Installation page 2 4 Installation Summary page 2 6 Connecting the 2 4 GHz Antennas page 2 6 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables page 2 8 ...

Page 28: ... touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the local codes the national codes and the safety directors of such environments Warnings Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Warning Read the installat...

Page 29: ...on feedback cards The optional 2 4 GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items 2 4 GHz radio card 802 11b or 802 11g Installation guide A product registration card A T 10 tamper resistant Torx L wrench 2 4 GHz radio product compliance label The optional 5 GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items 5 GHz radio module RM20A RM21A or RM22A Installation guide A product reg...

Page 30: ...ould not be placed in a building s environmental air space such as above suspended ceilings Note If you plan to mount the access point with a 5 GHz radio in environmental air space Cisco recommends that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down Doing so will result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space with the 5 GHz ra...

Page 31: ...igure 2 3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP TNC Antenna Connectors Note Only connect Cisco 5 GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the RM22A radio module 1 Module mounting screws 3 Access point 2 Integrated antenna in patch position RM20A or RM21A radio module 74631 1 1 2 3 1 Left 5 GHz antenna connector RP TNC 4 Right 5 GHz antenna connector RP TNC 2 Blue 5 GHz label 5 5 GHz radio 3 Mod...

Page 32: ...tical surface such as a desktop book shelf file cabinet wall or ceiling For additional information on mounting refer to Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Connecting the 2 4 GHz Antennas The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity antennas Two RP TNC antenna connectors are provided on the back of the unit for the 2 4 GHz radio Note RP TNC antenna connectors are used for both the 2 4 ...

Page 33: ... labels or blue dots to the 5 GHz antenna connectors refer to Figure 2 3 for connector locations If you are using the RM22A radio module follow these steps Step 1 Attach the Cisco Aironet 5 GHz antenna cable to the Right Primary 5 GHz RP TNC antenna connector on the back of the radio module and hand tighten If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage attach the second antenna cable to the...

Page 34: ...power patch panels might not provide enough power for the 5 GHz radio Note If you use in line power do not connect the power module to the access point Using two power sources on the access point might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected Power cord Universal power supply SYST RPS DUPLX MODE SPEED UTIL STAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20...

Page 35: ...Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the following A switch with inline power such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL 3550 24 PWR 4000 or 6500 switch An inline power switch panel such as a Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP Bridge Connect the other end labeled To Network to the 10 100 Ethernet LAN Note If you use a power supply ...

Page 36: ... 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 9 Troubleshooting for LED descriptions When the sequence is complete you are ready t...

Page 37: ...he settings described in this chapter using the CLI but it might be simplest to browse to the access point s 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 Locall...

Page 38: ... point MODE button Step 1 Disconnect power the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in line power from the access point Step 2 Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to 3 seconds and release the button All access point settings return to factory defaults Using a Web browser Follow these steps to return to default settings using the web browser i...

Page 39: ...Address To browse to the access point s Express Setup page you must either obtain or assign the access point s IP address using one of the following methods Connect to the access point console port and assign a static IP address Follow the steps in the Connecting to the Access Point Locally section on page 3 4 to connect to the console port Use a DHCP server if available to automatically assign an...

Page 40: ...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 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 Note When your configuration changes are completed you must remove the ser...

Page 41: ... 2 Enter the access point s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter An Enter Network Password screen appears Step 3 Press Tab to bypass the Username field and advance to the Password field Step 4 Enter the case sensitive password Cisco and press Enter The Summary Status page appears Figure 3 2 shows the Summary Status page Figure 3 2 Summary Status Page ...

Page 42: ...ngs you obtained from your system administrator The configurable settings include System Name The system name while not an essential setting helps identify the access point on your network The system name appears in the titles of the management system pages Configuration Server Protocol Click on the button that matches the network s method of IP address assignment DHCP IP addresses are automatical...

Page 43: ...ecify an SSID to associate with the access point Yes This is the default setting it allows devices that do not specify an SSID to associate with the access point No Devices must specify an SSID to associate with the access point With No selected the SSID used by the client devices must match exactly the access point s SSID Role in Radio Network Click the box for each radio interface that describes...

Page 44: ...point is now running but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your network s 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 down the Mode button for a few seconds or u...

Page 45: ... Radio field Step 5 Click Apply Step 6 Click Radio1 802 11A and the radio status page displays Step 7 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 Step 8 Close your internet browser 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 t...

Page 46: ...eries Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Configuring Basic Security Settings Figure 3 4 shows the Express Security page Figure 3 4 Express Security Page ...

Page 47: ...nterface 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...

Page 48: ...ger 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 EAP Authentication...

Page 49: ...can be included in the bridge beacon Step 3 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 Step 4 Optional Check the Native VLAN check box to mark the VLAN as the native VLAN Step 5 Select the security setting for the SSID The settings are listed in order of robustness from No Security to...

Page 50: ...ck your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system Step 1 Select Start Programs Accessories Telnet If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu select Start Run type Telnet in the entry field and press Enter Step 2 When the Telnet window appears click Connect and select Remote System Note In Windows 2000 the Telnet window does not contain drop down menus To s...

Page 51: ...me 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 Window...

Page 52: ...egin using the web browser interface Step 1 Start the browser Step 2 Enter the access point s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter The Summary Status page appears 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 configurat...

Page 53: ...Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 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 ...

Page 54: ...ionships Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides links to configuration pages for each interface Security Displays a summary of security settings and provides links to security configuration pages Services Displays status for several access point features and links to configuration pages for Telnet SSH CDP domain name server filters prox...

Page 55: ... help icon at the top of any page in the web browser interface to display online help Figure 4 2 shows the print and help icons Figure 4 2 Print and Help Icons When a 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 Table 4 2 Prohibited Characters for Web Browser Interf...

Page 56: ...4 6 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Chapter 4 Using the Web Browser Interface Using Online Help ...

Page 57: ...at you can use to configure your access point It 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 3 Understanding CLI Messages page 5 4 Using Command History page 5 4 Using Editing Features page 5 5 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands page 5 8 Accessing the CLI page 5 8 ...

Page 58: ...e stored and used when the access point reboots To access the various configuration modes you must start at global configuration mode From global configuration mode you can enter interface configuration mode and line configuration mode Table 5 1 describes the main command modes how to access each one the prompt you see in that mode and how to exit the mode The examples in the table use the host na...

Page 59: ... 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 Table 5 2 Help Summary Command Purpose help Obtains a brief description of the help system in any command mode abbreviated command entry Obtains...

Page 60: ... page 5 5 Disabling the Command History Feature page 5 5 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 Table 5 3 Common CLI Error M...

Page 61: ...Features 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 Through Keystrokes page 5 6 Editing Command Lines that Wrap page 5 7 Table 5 4 Recalling Commands Action1 1 The arrow keys function only on ANSI compatible terminals such as VT100s Result Press Ctrl P or the ...

Page 62: ...r the right arrow key Move the cursor forward one character Ctrl A Move the cursor to the beginning of the command line Ctrl E Move the cursor to the end of the command line Esc B Move the cursor back one word Esc F Move the cursor forward one word Ctrl T Transpose the character to the left of the cursor with the character located at the cursor Recall commands from the buffer and paste them in the...

Page 63: ...ed 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 Capitalize or lowercase words or capitalize a set of letters Esc C Capitalize at the cursor E...

Page 64: ...tput 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 output the lines that contain output are not displayed but the ...

Page 65: ...isco Usernames and passwords are case sensitive Opening the CLI with Secure Shell Secure Shell Protocol is a protocol that 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 Fo...

Page 66: ...5 10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Chapter 5 Using the Command Line Interface Accessing the CLI ...

Page 67: ...ertical surfaces or horizontal surfaces using the access point mounting bracket The following sections are included in this chapter Overview page 6 2 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface page 6 3 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling page 6 4 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling page 6 5 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket page 6 7 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracke...

Page 68: ...eristics 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 Caution Only the fiber optic power injector AIR PWRINJ FIB has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building s environmental air space no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they shou...

Page 69: ...e four mounting holes 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 Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them Otherwise go to Step 4 Step 4 Secure the mounting bracket to the surface using the 8 fasteners Note On a vertical surface mount the bracket with its...

Page 70: ... point Step 2 Attach two T rail clips to the suspended ceiling T rail Step 3 Use the mounting bracket to adjust the distance between the T rail clips so that they align with the holes in the mounting bracket Step 4 Use a standard screwdriver to tighten the T rail clip studs in place on the suspended ceiling T rail Do not overtighten Step 5 Install a plastic spacer on each T rail clip stud The spac...

Page 71: ...ent 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 Caution Only the fiber optic power injector AIR PWRINJ FIB has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building s environmental air space no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a buil...

Page 72: ...clip over the T bar box hanger and secure it to the access point mounting bracket see Figure 6 5 with the 1 4 20 fastener supplied with the T bar hanger Figure 6 5 Access Point Mounting Bracket Note The illustration shows the access point mounting bracket mounted perpendicular to the T bar box hanger You can also mount the bracket parallel to the T bar box hanger Step 3 Determine the location in t...

Page 73: ...ing before replacing the ceiling tile Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket Follow these steps to attach the access point to the mounting bracket Step 1 Line up the three mounting pins on the access point with the large ends of the keyhole shaped holes on the mounting bracket Step 2 Insert the access point into the keyhole shaped holes and maintain a slight pressure to hold it in plac...

Page 74: ...6 8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket ...

Page 75: ...er provides upgrade instructions for the 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 11g radio card and includes the following sections Upgrade Overview page 7 2 Opening the Access Cover page 7 3 Removing a Blank Spacer Card page 7 4 Removing a 2 4 GHz Radio page 7 5 Installing a 2 4 GHz Radio page 7 7 Finding the Software Version page 7 10 ...

Page 76: ...ccess 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 workst...

Page 77: ...e Step 4 Discharge any static buildup on your body by touching a grounded surface antistatic work surface before proceeding Step 5 Position the access point so that the bottom cover is facing up Caution The internal access point components and the 2 4 GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling Step 6 Remove the bottom access cover using the T 10 tamper resistant Torx L wrench provided ...

Page 78: ...ly and observe all ESD precautions The internal access point components and the 2 4 GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling To remove the blank spacer card from the mini PCI connector following these steps Step 1 Push the card retaining clips on each side of card away from the card see Figure 7 2 When released the board springs up Figure 7 2 Location of Retaining Clips on Blank Spac...

Page 79: ...talling the radio card go to the Installing a 2 4 GHz Radio section Removing a 2 4 GHz Radio To remove a 2 4 GHz radio card from your access point follow these steps Caution The internal access point components and the 2 4 GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling Step 1 Use your fingers to carefully remove the antenna wire connectors from the 2 4 GHz radio card Caution The antenna co...

Page 80: ... card see Figure 7 3 When released the radio card springs up see Figure 7 4 Figure 7 3 Location of Retaining Clips on 2 4 GHz Radio Card b Grasp the radio card only on the edges being careful not to touch components on the board or the gold connector pins c Remove the 2 4 GHz card from the mini PCI connector Step 3 Place the removed 2 4GHz radio card into an anti static bag For instructions on ins...

Page 81: ...static bag Step 2 Grasp the radio card only on the edges being careful not to touch components on the board or the gold connector pins Step 3 Connect the black antenna wire connector to the radio card antenna connector marked by the black label see Figure 7 4 Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies handle them by their connectors Figure 7 4 Antenna Connector Labels and Mini PCI Conne...

Page 82: ... s motherboard until the card retaining clips lock into the notches on the side of the radio card you will hear a click Step 7 Carefully position the antenna wires so that the metal connectors do not touch each other Caution Do not allow antenna connectors to touch while power is applied or the radio can be damaged If they are touching carefully rotate them in opposite directions until they are se...

Page 83: ...s occupies the top space location 1 The two spaces below locations 2 and 3 contain the radio compliance labels Whether or not locations 2 or 3 contain labels depends on how your access point is configured For example a dual band access point could have two radio compliance labels one for each radio device installed or it could have only a product compliance label depending on how it was ordered Ma...

Page 84: ...h your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Finding the Software Version To find the version of IOS software running on your access point use a Telnet session to log into the access point and enter the show version EXEC command This example shows command output from an access point running Cisco IOS Release 12 2 11 JA ap1200 ...

Page 85: ...10 05 8 5 GHz Radio Module Upgrade This chapter provides upgrade instructions for a 5 GHz radio module and includes the following sections Upgrade Overview page 8 2 Removing the 5 GHz Radio Access Cover page 8 2 Removing a 5 GHz Radio Module page 8 3 Installing a 5 GHz Radio Module page 8 5 ...

Page 86: ...removed For additional information refer to the Finding the Software Version section Note After you install the radio module all configurable radio settings will be at default values Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for complete instructions on configuring the new radio Unpacking the Radio Module Each 5 GHz radio module is shipped with the followi...

Page 87: ...ollow these steps Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you Step 3 Unscrew the two mounting screws using the supplied Torx L wrench Figure 8 2 Figure 8 2 5 GHz Radio Module Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the module they are captured in the mod...

Page 88: ...oint and pull straight out from the access point see Figure 8 3 Figure 8 3 Removing the 5 GHz Radio Module Step 5 For a radio module with built in antenna fold the antenna down towards the attached radio card and insert the module into a static protected bag Step 6 For a radio module with connectors insert the radio module into a static protected bag To install a new 5 GHz radio module see the Ins...

Page 89: ...o Removing the 5 GHz Radio Access Cover or Removing a 5 GHz Radio Module Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you Step 3 Grasp the new 5 GHz radio module by its base with the latch opening point down or the antenna pointing up and insert the card into the access point s card bus slot see Figure 8 4 Figure 8 4 Installing a 5 GHz Radio...

Page 90: ...ing a 5 GHz Radio Module Step 5 Tighten the 5 GHz radio module mounting screws using the supplied Torx L wrench see Figure 8 5 Note The RM22A radio module has the same mounting screws as the RM20A radio module Figure 8 5 Location of Mounting Screws RM20A or RM21A Shown 1 5 GHz radio module antenna 2 Mounting screws 2 2 1 74630 ...

Page 91: ...ccess point is configured For example the access point could have two radio compliance labels one for each radio device installed or the access point could have only a product compliance label depending on how it was ordered Make sure that your access point has the correct labels after you install or upgrade its radio configuration so that it will be in compliance with regulations in your country ...

Page 92: ... point use a Telnet session to log into the access point and enter the show version EXEC command This example shows command output from an access point running Cisco IOS Release 12 2 11 JA ap1200 show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS tm C1200 Software C1200 K9W7 M Version 12 2 11 JA Copyright c 1986 2003 by Cisco Systems Inc On access points running IOS software you can als...

Page 93: ...ation 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 Top Panel LEDs page 9 2 Checking Basic Settings page 9 4 Resetting to the Default Configuration page 9 7 Reloading the Access Point Image page 9 8 Obtaining the Access Point Imag...

Page 94: ...thernet infrastructure This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure The LED is off when the Ethernet cable is not connected The status LED signals operational status Steady green indicates that the access point is associated with at least one wireless client Blinking green indicates that th...

Page 95: ...WEP settings Operating status Green Blinking green Transmitting receiving radio packets Green Ethernet link is operational Blinking green Transmitting receiving Ethernet packets Boot Loader Errors Red Red DRAM memory test failure Red Red File system failure Red Red Ethernet failure during image recovery Amber Green Amber Boot environment error Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file Amber Amber Ambe...

Page 96: ...SID You must create an SSID and enable the radio 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 and the Enabling the Radio Interfaces section on page 9 4 for instru...

Page 97: ...cess point s WEP keys Security Settings 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 ...

Page 98: ...or each of the channel center frequencies the test produces a value indicating the percentage of time that the channel is busy Running the Ping or Link Test You can use the ping or link test to evaluate the communication link with an associated wireless device With the ping or link test you can a Perform a test using a specified number of packets and then display the test results b Perform a test ...

Page 99: ...following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults including passwords WEP keys the IP address and the SSID For additional information on access point default behavior refer to the Default IP Address Behavior section on page 9 4 and the Default SSID and Radio Behavior section on page 9 4 Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all a...

Page 100: ...pears 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 comple...

Page 101: ...ation refer to the Obtaining the Access Point Image File and Obtaining the TFTP Server Software sections Step 3 Rename the access point image file in the TFTP server folder to c1200 k9w7 tar default Step 4 Activate the TFTP server Step 5 Connect the PC to the access point power injector using a Category 5 CAT5 Ethernet cable Step 6 Disconnect power the power jack for external power or the Ethernet...

Page 102: ...de screen appears Step 6 Click the Browse button to locate the access point image file such as c1200 k9w7 tar 123 7 JA tar on your PC Step 7 Click the Upload button For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade screen Browser TFTP Interface The TFTP interface allows you to use a TFTP server on a network device to load the access point image file Follow the instructions bel...

Page 103: ...d see Table 9 3 For additional information refer to the Finding the Software Version section on page 7 10 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 Step 2 Click Option 2 Aironet Wireless Software Displ...

Page 104: ...ooting Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 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 ...

Page 105: ...These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English The following safety warnings appear in this appendix Statement 245B Explosive Device Proximity Warning page A 2 Statement 332 Antenna Installation Warning page A 3 Statement 1001 Work During Lightning Activity Warning page A 4 Statement 1004 Installation Instructions Warning page A 5 Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker ...

Page 106: ...si l équipement a été modifié à cet effet Warnung Benutzen Sie Ihr drahtloses Netzwerkgerät nicht in der Nähe ungeschützter Sprengkapseln oder anderer explosiver Stoffe es sei denn Ihr Gerät wurde eigens für diesen Gebrauch modifiziert und bestimmt Avvertenza Non utilizzare la periferica di rete senza fili in prossimità di un detonatore non protetto o di esplosivi a meno che la periferica non sia ...

Page 107: ... un minimum de 20 cm de toute personne Warnung Um die in den FCC Richtlinien festgelegten Expositionshöchstgrenzen für Radiofrequenzen RF nicht zu überschreiten 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 Advars...

Page 108: ...eita ukkosilmalla Attention Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ou débrancher les câbles pendant un orage Warnung Arbeiten Sie nicht am System und schließen 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 Utfør aldri arbeid på systemet eller koble kabler til ell...

Page 109: ...istä virtalähteeseen Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d alimentation consulter les directives d installation Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen Avvertenza Consultare le istruzioni di installazione prima di collegare il sistema all alimentatore Advarsel Les installasjonsinstruksjonene før systemet kobles til strømkilden ...

Page 110: ...tection n est pas supérieur à 20A Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss bzw Überstromschutz installiert ist Stellen Sie sicher dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als 120A beträgt Avvertenza Questo prodotto dipende dall impianto dell edificio per quanto riguarda la protezione contro cortocircuiti sovracorrente Assicurarsi che il dispositivo di ...

Page 111: ...A 7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker 20A Warning 20A 20A 20A ...

Page 112: ...A 8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker 20A Warning ...

Page 113: ...ccess Points This appendix contains the following sections Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Department of Communications Canada European Community Switzerland Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Declaration of Conformity Statements page B 10 Declara...

Page 114: ... 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 ...

Page 115: ...ents 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 includin...

Page 116: ...ie 1999 5 EU Dansk Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Directiv 1999 5 EF Español Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999 5 EC Έλληνας Αυτός ο εξοπλισµός συµµορφώνεται µε τις ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές διατάξεις της Οδηγίας 1999 5 EΚ Français Cet appareil est conforme aux...

Page 117: ...t Cisco Corporate Compliance Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and other countries that have adopted the European R TTE directive 1999 5 EC or the CEPT recommendation Rec 7...

Page 118: ...led more than 20 cm 7 9 in from your body or nearby persons The access point with 5 GHz integrated antenna 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 antennas The access point s co located...

Page 119: ... or specified low power radio stations of RF ID are used in the vicinity 2 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 3 If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low power radio station...

Page 120: ...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 commun...

Page 121: ... contains Brazil regulatory information for the AIR AP1231G A K9 access point Figure B 1 Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário English Translation This equipment operate...

Page 122: ...laration 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 statements for the European Union countries are listed below ...

Page 123: ...isco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries ...

Page 124: ...isco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries ...

Page 125: ...isco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries ...

Page 126: ...isco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries ...

Page 127: ...isco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries ...

Page 128: ... RM22 Series 5 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Module Fulfils the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC The following standards were applied EMC EN 301 489 1 v1 4 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 17 v1 2 1 2002 09 Health Safety EN60950 2000 EN 50385 2002 Radio EN 301 893 v 1 2 3 2003 08 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 4 and Annex III of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed ...

Page 129: ... requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC The following standards were applied EMC EN 301 489 1 v1 4 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 17 v1 2 1 2002 09 Health Safety EN60950 2000 EN 50385 2002 Radio EN 301 893 v 1 2 3 2003 08 EN 300 328 v 1 4 1 2003 04 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 4 and Annex III of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed The product carries the CE Mark Date Plac...

Page 130: ...isco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries ...

Page 131: ... 6 56 in W x 8 04 in D x 2 21 in H 16 67 cm W x 20 42 cm D x 5 61 H With the RM22A radio module 6 56 in W x 8 76 in D x 1 66 in H 16 67 cm W x 22 25 cm D x 4 22 cm H Status Indicators Three indicators on the top panel Ethernet traffic status and radio traffic Connectors Base unit Back panel left to right Left RP TNC antenna connector power connector for plug in AC power module RJ 45 connector for ...

Page 132: ...ting Temperature Base unit with 802 11b or 802 11g radio 4 to 131o F 20 to 55o C 1200 series power injector 32 to 104o F 0 to 40o C Access point with two radios 4 to 122o F 20 to 50o C 1200 series power injector 32 to 104o F 0 to 40o C Storage Temperature 13 to 158o F 25 to 70o C Weight Without mounting bracket 1 6 lbs 0 73 kg with 802 11b or 802 11g radio 1 87 lbs 0 85 kg with RM20A or RM21A radi...

Page 133: ...ulatory domain in which the access point is installed Antenna A diversity system with two RP TNC connectors for external antennas Cisco antennas are sold separately RM20A radio module A diversity system consisting of two integrated 4 5 dBi omnidirectional gain antennas or two integrated 6 dBi directional gain antennas depending on the positioning of the antenna assembly RM21A radio module A divers...

Page 134: ...lled Modulation 802 11b radio Complementary Code Keying CCK 802 11g radio OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex OFDM Subcarrier modulation CCK 5 5 Mbps and 11 Mbps BPSK 1 Mbps 6 Mbps and 9 Mbps QPSK 2 Mbps 12 Mbps and 18 Mbps 16 QAM 24 Mbps and 36 Mbps 64 QAM 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps BPSK 6 Mbps and 9 Mbps QPSK 12 Mbps 12 Mbps and 18 Mbps 16 QAM 24 Mbps and 36 Mbps 64 QAM 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps Dat...

Page 135: ...100 mW output power 2000 ft 609 6 m at 1 Mbps 1000 ft 304 8 m at 11 Mbps 30 mW output power 1300 ft 396 2 m at 6 Mbps 600 ft 182 9 m at 18 Mbps 250 ft 76 2 m at 54 Mbps Note Using 2 2dBi antennas at the access point and the client adapter Indoor across office cubicle walls RM20A radio module 165 ft 50 3 m at 6 Mbps 130 ft 39 6 m at 12 Mbps 110 ft 33 5 m at 18 Mbps 45 ft 13 7 m at 54 Mbps Note Usin...

Page 136: ...requirements for environmental air space with an 802 11a radio installed Safety Designed to meet UL 1950 Third Edition CSA 22 2 No 950 95 IEC 60950 Second Edition including Amendments 1 4 with all deviations EN 60950 Second Edition including Amendments 1 4 Designed to meet UL 1950 Third Edition CSA 22 2 No 950 95 IEC 60950 Second Edition including Amendments 1 4 with all deviations EN 60950 Second...

Page 137: ... Antenna Settings This appendix lists the IEEE 802 11b 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11g 2 4 GHz and IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz channels maximum power levels and antenna gains supported by the world s regulatory domains The following topics are covered in this appendix Channels page D 2 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains page D 6 ...

Page 138: ...annels 1 through 8 are for indoor use only while channels 9 through 11 can be used indoors and outdoors Users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration is in compliance with the regulatory standards of Mexico Table D 1 Channels for IEEE 802 11b Channel Identifier Center Frequency MHz Regulatory Domains Americas A China C EMEA E Israel I Japan J 1 2412 X X X X 2 2417 X X X X 3...

Page 139: ...els 9 through 11 can be used indoors and outdoors Users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration is in compliance with the regulatory standards of Mexico Table D 2 Channels for IEEE 802 11g Channel Identifier Center Frequency MHz Regulatory Domains Americas A EMEA E Israel I Japan J CCK OFDM CCK OFDM CCK OFDM CCK OFDM 1 2412 X X X X X X 2 2417 X X X X X X 3 2422 X X X X X X ...

Page 140: ... shown in Table D 3 and Table D 4 Note All channel sets are restricted to indoor usage except the Americas A which allows for indoor and outdoor use on frequencies above 5250 MHz Table D 3 Channels for IEEE 802 11a for the RM20A Radio Module Channel Identifier Center Frequency MHz Regulatory Domains Americas A Japan J Singapore S Taiwan T 34 5170 X 36 5180 X X 38 5190 X 40 5200 X X 42 5210 X 44 52...

Page 141: ...Japan P Singapore S Taiwan T 5150 to 5250 MHz 34 5170 X 36 5180 X X X3 3 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 7 JA or later X3 X X3 X 38 5190 X 40 5200 X X X3 X3 X X3 X 42 5210 X 44 5220 X X X3 X3 X X3 X 46 5230 X 48 5240 X X X3 X3 X X3 X 5250 to 5350 MHz 52 5260 X X4 4 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 4 JA or later X3 X3 X X3 X3 56 5280 X X4 X3 X3 X X3 X3 X 60 5300 X X4 X3 X3 X X3 X3 X 64 5320 X X4 X3 ...

Page 142: ...per regulatory domain Table D 5 indicates the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for each IEEE 802 11b regulatory domain Table D 5 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802 11b Regulatory Domain Antenna Gain dBi Maximum Power Level mW Americas A 4 W EIRP maximum 2 2 100 5 2 100 6 100 8 5 100 12 100 13 5 100 China C 10 mW EIRP maximum 2 2 5 EMEA E 100 mW EIRP maximum 2 2 50 5 2...

Page 143: ...he maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for each IEEE 802 11g regulatory domain Table D 6 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802 11g Regulatory Domain Antenna Gain dBi Maximum Power Level mW CCK Modulation OFDM Modulation Americas A 4 W EIRP maximum 2 2 100 30 5 100 30 6 100 30 6 5 100 30 8 5 100 30 10 100 30 EMEA E 100 mW EIRP maximum 2 2 50 30 5 30 10 6 30 10 6 5 20 10 8 5 ...

Page 144: ...ximum power levels allowed with RM20A radio module for each IEEE 802 11a regulatory domain Note The maximum power level for Chile is 20 mW When operating in Chile you must ensure that your access point Transmitter Power setting never exceeds 20 mW Table D 7 Maximum Power Per Antenna Gain for the RM20A Radio Module Regulatory Domain Maximum Power Level mW with 6 dBi Antenna Gain Americas A 160 mW E...

Page 145: ... 5180 15 17 171 1 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 7 JA 151 15 151 17 38 5190 15 40 5200 15 17 171 151 15 151 17 42 5210 15 44 5220 15 17 171 151 15 151 17 46 5230 14 48 5240 15 17 171 151 15 151 17 5250 to 5350 MHz 52 5260 17 172 2 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 4 JA or later 171 171 17 141 142 56 5280 17 172 171 171 17 141 142 15 60 5300 17 172 171 171 17 141 142 15 64 5320 17 172 171 171 17 141...

Page 146: ... 36 5180 11 11 111 1 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 7 JA 151 11 111 14 38 5190 11 40 5200 11 11 111 151 11 111 14 42 5210 11 44 5220 11 11 111 151 11 11 14 46 5230 11 48 5240 11 11 111 151 11 111 14 5250 to 5350 MHz 52 5260 17 112 2 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 4 JA or later 111 171 17 81 112 56 5280 17 112 111 171 17 81 112 11 60 5300 17 112 111 171 17 81 112 11 64 5320 11 112 111 171 11 81 1...

Page 147: ...roved only with antenna gains of 6 dBi or less Japan P Singapore S Taiwan T 5150 to 5250 MHz 34 5170 11 36 5180 11 17 173 3 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 7 JA 153 11 113 14 38 5190 11 40 5200 11 17 173 153 11 113 14 42 5210 173 11 44 5220 11 17 173 1531 11 113 14 46 5230 173 11 48 5240 11 17 173 153 11 113 14 5250 to 5350 MHz 52 5260 17 174 4 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 4 JA or later 173 173...

Page 148: ...the E and S Regulatory Domains Channel Identifier Center Freq MHz Maximum Power Levels dBm 4 dBi Antenna 4 5 dBi Antenna 6 dBi Antenna 7 dBi Antenna 9 5 dBi Antenna 5150 to 5250 MHz 34 5170 36 5180 17 17 15 15 11 38 5190 40 5200 17 17 15 15 11 42 5210 44 5220 17 17 15 15 11 46 5230 48 5240 17 17 15 15 11 5250 to 5350 MHz1 1 Requires Cisco IOS Release 12 3 4 JA or later 52 5260 17 17 15 15 11 56 52...

Page 149: ... 4310 05 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 point s serial console port The appendix contains the following sections Overview page E 2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts page E 2 ...

Page 150: ...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 When your configuration changes are completed you must remove the serial cable from the access point Table E 1 lists the signals and pinouts for the console RJ 45 to DB 9 serial cabl...

Page 151: ... for 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps wireless LANs operating in the 2 4 GHz frequency band A access point 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 antenna s ability to direct or focus radio energy over a r...

Page 152: ... rates are measured in megabits per second Mbps dBi 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 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...

Page 153: ...d on a memory chip G gateway A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together GHz Gigahertz One billion cycles per second A unit of measure for frequency 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 a...

Page 154: ...o a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex OFDM A modulation technique used by IEEE 802 11a compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps P packet A basic message unit for communication across a network A packet usually includes routing information data and sometimes error detection information Q Quadruple Phase Shift Keyin...

Page 155: ...D 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 T transmit power The power level of radio transmission U UNII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure regulation...

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Page 157: ...nd output 5 8 getting help 5 3 history changing the buffer size 5 4 described 5 4 disabling 5 5 recalling commands 5 5 no and default forms of commands 5 3 terminal emulator settings 3 4 command line interface See CLI command modes 5 2 commands abbreviating 5 3 no and default 5 3 connectors C 1 C 3 console port E 2 D data rates C 4 declarations of conformity B 1 default configuration resetting 9 7...

Page 158: ...or the command line 5 3 history changing the buffer size 5 4 described 5 4 disabling 5 5 recalling commands 5 5 Home button 4 4 I indicators 9 2 input power C 1 installation guidelines 2 3 interface configuration mode 5 2 K key features 1 2 L LED indicators Ethernet 9 2 radio traffic 9 2 status 9 2 M management options CLI 5 1 Mode button 9 9 modulation C 4 N no commands 5 3 O OK button 4 4 operat...

Page 159: ...F exposure B 6 S safety warnings translated A 1 serial cable E 2 Cisco cable E 2 size C 1 SSH Communications Security Ltd 5 9 status indicators 9 2 C 1 storage temperature C 2 T Telnet 3 14 temperature operating C 2 storage C 2 terminal emulator 3 4 TFTP server 9 9 troubleshooting 9 1 U unpacking 2 3 user EXEC mode 5 2 V voltage range C 1 W warnings 2 2 A 1 Web based interface common buttons 4 4 c...

Page 160: ...Index IN 4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 4310 05 ...

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