Unpacking The Access Point; Package Contents; Basic Installation Guidelines - Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1200 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Unpacking the Access Point

Follow these steps to unpack the access point:
Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
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Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Step 2
Ensure that all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in the shipment. Check each
Step 3
item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.

Package Contents

Each access point package contains the following items:
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The optional 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items:
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The optional 5-GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items:
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Basic Installation Guidelines

Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can
reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Power Module (Universal power supply)
Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points
Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards
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
5-GHz radio module (RM20A, RM21A, or RM22A)
Installation guide
A product registration card
A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench
A 5-GHz radio product compliance label
Install the access point in an area where large steel structures such as shelving units, bookcases, and
filing cabinets do not block the radio signals to and from the access point.
Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same
frequency as the access point and can cause signal interference.
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

Unpacking the Access Point

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