Chapter 7 2.4-Ghz Radio Upgrade; Upgrade Overview; Unpacking The Radio - Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1200 Hardware Installation Manual

Upgrade Overview

Upgrade Overview

This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio.
Your access point must be running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later before you upgrade to the IEEE
Caution
802.11g radio, otherwise your access point may not be able to complete the boot sequence until the radio
is removed. For additional information, refer to the
The following operations summarize the upgrade procedure:
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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.
Note After you install the new radio, 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

Each 2.4-GHz radio is shipped with the following items:
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The IEEE 802.11g radio also contains an1100 series access point product compliance label (not needed
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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.
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Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
Follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface.
Open the access point's 2.4-GHz radio access cover.
For an access point without a 2.4-GHz radio feature, remove the blank spacer card.
For an access point with a 2.4-GHz radio feature, remove the existing 2.4-GHz radio card.
Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card.
Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover.
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
Chapter 7
"Finding the Software Version" section on page
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