Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Hardware Installation Manual page 4

Contents
Installing the Access Point
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Configuring the Access Point for the First Time
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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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D r a f t 1 A - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L
Safety Information
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FCC Safety Compliance Statement
General Safety Guidelines
Warnings
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Unpacking the Access Point
Package Contents
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Basic Installation Guidelines
Before Beginning the Installation
Access Point Layout and Connectors
Installation Summary
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Mounting Overview
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Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling
Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling
Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power
Powering Up the Access Point
Cable Security Bracket
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Removing the Cable Security Bracket
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
Securing the Access Point
Using a Security Cable
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
Before You Start
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Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings
Using the Mode Button
Using the Web-Browser Interface
Default IP Address Behavior
Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address
Connecting to the Access Point Locally
Assigning Basic Settings
Default Settings on the Express Setup Page
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