Chapter 1 Overview - Cisco AIR-AP1220B-A-K9 - Aironet 1200 - Wireless Access Point Hardware Installation Manual

Overview
The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point (hereafter called the access point) delivers a cost-effective,
reliable, secure, and easily managed wireless LAN solution for enterprise customers and for small and
medium sized businesses. The access point is designed to incorporate new technology enhancements as
they become available.
The access point can contain one or two wireless LAN transceivers (radios). Each transceiver serves as
the center point of a stand-alone wireless network or as the connection point between wireless and wired
networks. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout
a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network.
The access point can support simultaneous dual-band (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) radio operation or
single-band (2.4-GHz only or 5-GHz only) radio operation. Single-band radio units can be
field-upgraded for dual-band radio operation through the addition of a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz
radio card.
The access point is IEEE 802.11b compliant when configured with the 2.4-GHz radio and is
Note
IEEE 802.11a compliant when configured with the 5-GHz radio module.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
Key Features, page 1-2
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• Network Configuration Examples, page 1-7
• Access Point Specifications, page 1-10
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