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Data Sheet
The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series supports 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and
numerous Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types. WPA and WPA2 are the Wi-Fi Alliance
certifications for interoperable, standards-based WLAN security. These certifications support IEEE
802.1X for user-based authentication, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for WPA encryption,
and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for WPA2 encryption. These certifications help to
ensure interoperability between Wi-Fi-certified WLAN devices from different manufacturers.
The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series hardware-accelerated AES encryption supports enterprise-
class, government-grade secure encryption over the WLAN without compromising performance.
IEEE 802.1X authentication helps to ensure that only authorized users are allowed on the network.
Backward compatibility and support for WPA client devices running TKIP, the RC4 encryption
algorithm, is also supported by the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series.
Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Access Points operating with LWAPP support Cisco Unified
Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), a software feature that is part
of the Cisco Self-Defending Network and is the industry's first integrated wired and wireless
security solution. Cisco Unified IDS/IPS takes a comprehensive approach to security—at the
wireless edge, wired edge, WAN edge, and through the data center. When an associated client
sends malicious traffic through the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a Cisco wired IDS device
detects the attack and sends shun requests to Cisco wireless LAN controllers, which will then
disassociate the client device.
Autonomous or unified Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Access Points support management frame
protection for the authentication of 802.11 management frames by the wireless network
infrastructure. This allows the network to detect spoofed frames from access points or malicious
users impersonating infrastructure access points. If an access point detects a malicious attack, an
incident will be generated by the access point and reports will be gathered on the Cisco wireless
LAN controller, Cisco WCS, or CiscoWorks WLSE.
Applications
Designed for rugged environments and installations that require antenna versatility, the Cisco
Aironet 1230AG Series features antenna connectors for extended range or coverage versatility
and more flexible installation options. Manufacturing applications, for example, can place WLANs
in hazardous locations and remotely place antennas in the hazardous locations while securing the
Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points within the wiring closet. The two remain connected via
low-loss antenna cables.
The metal housing and industrial-grade components of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series provide
the ruggedness and extended operating temperature range required in factories, warehouses, "big
box" retail environments and similar facilities. High transmit power, receive sensitivity and delay
spread for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios provide the long range and large coverage area
consistent with these applications.
Access points may be placed above ceilings or suspended ceilings, allowing antennas to be
discreetly placed below drop ceilings. The UL 2043 rating of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series
allows the access points to be placed above ceilings in plenum areas regulated by municipal fire
codes. Public access applications such as large hotel buildings may also present a challenging RF
environment; the antenna versatility of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series, together with industry-
leading range and coverage, provides reliable performance for the most demanding environments.
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