Obtaining The Access Point Image File; Connecting To The Access Point Locally - Cisco AIR-AP1251AG-A-k9 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Autonomous Access Points

Obtaining the Access Point Image File

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://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless
Step 2 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 3 Click Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1250 Series.
Step 4 Click Cisco Aironet 1250 Access Point.
Click IOS.
Step 5
Choose the Cisco IOS release desired, such as 12.4.1-JA.
Step 6
Click Wireless LAN for an access point image file, such as c1250-k9w7-tar.123-11.JA.tar.
Step 7
Click DOWNLOAD.
Step 8
Step 9 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules.
Step 10 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 11 Click Save to download your image file to your hard disk.
Select the desired download location on your hard disk and click Save.
Step 12
When the download completes, click Close.
Step 13
Close your browser.
Step 14

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.
Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot.
Caution
Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial cable from the access point.
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