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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide
December 2006
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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Tel: 408 526-4000
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Text Part Number: OL-8370-04

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  • Page 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide December 2006 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8370-04...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Workgroup Bridge Network 1-11 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-12 Installing the Access Point C H A P T E R Safety Information FCC Safety Compliance Statement General Safety Guidelines Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 4 4-10 Upgrading the 5-GHz Radio Module C H A P T E R Upgrade Overview Unpacking the Radio Module Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 5 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode MODE Button Setting Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 6 European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Japanese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios...
  • Page 7 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points L O S S A R Y N D E X Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 8 Contents Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-8370-04...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point. The 1200 series access point is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.

  • Page 10: Conventions

    Information you enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). • Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 11 La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated Safety Warnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 12: Related Publications

    Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the 1200 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series listed under “Wireless LAN Access.” To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.”...

  • Page 13: Locating The Product Serial Number

    For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...
  • Page 14 Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Overview

    C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller.

  • Page 16: Lightweight Access Points

    These access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they are mounted. The access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).

  • Page 17: Guidelines For Using 1200 Series Lightweight Access Points

    • series controllers. Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series controllers are not supported because they lack the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software. The access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with •...

  • Page 18: Dual-Radio Operation

    The autonomous access points require Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can sometimes fail to associate to the RM21A or RM22A radio Note modules because the CB20A client radio does not support all the channels supported by the radio modules.

  • Page 19: Leds

    100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 20: Console Port

    Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) – – A switch capable of providing inline power, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches – An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel...

  • Page 21: Network Examples With Autonomous Access Points

    Root bridge—Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. Non-root bridge—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root bridge, supports wireless • clients, and supports wired clients. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 22: Root Access Point On A Wired Lan

    Figure 1-2 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-2 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 23: Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range

    Figure 1-3 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.

  • Page 24: Central Unit In An All-Wireless Network

    The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to the main LAN (see Figure 1-5). The bridge units can also support wireless clients. Figure 1-5 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 25: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    1-7) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-8). Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 26: Network Example With Lightweight Access Points

    Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 28: Installing The Access Point

    Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-7 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-8 • Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas, page 2-8 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-9 • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Installing The Acces Point

    Warnings Translated versions of all safety warnings are available in the safety warning document that shipped with your access point or on Cisco.com. To browse to the document on Cisco.com, refer to Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings”...

  • Page 30: Unpacking The Access Point

    Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each 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: •...

  • Page 31: Basic Installation Guidelines

    7-5. Cisco recommends that you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller IP addresses to your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is typically used for this purpose. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Before Beginning The Installation

    Status LEDs Ethernet port (RJ-45) Mounting bracket Console port (RJ-45) Do not connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors. Note Figure 2-2 Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module (RM21A) Module mounting screws...
  • Page 33 Right 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) Blue 5-GHz label 5-GHz radio Module mounting screws Only connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the RM22A radio module. Note Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 34: Deploying The Access Points On The Wireless Network

    For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not Step 4 configured as a master controller. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 35: Connecting The 2.4-Ghz Antennas

    If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RP-TNC) antenna connector. If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, orient the antenna depending on how you intend to mount Step 2 the access point.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Ethernet And Power Cables

    Access Point Option 4 The access point power options are listed below: A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch • • A Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel •...

  • Page 37: Connecting To An Ethernet Network With An Inline Power Source

    If you use a power supply or power injector to power the access point, you must use the power supply Note included with your access point and the Cisco Aironet Power Injector for the 1100 and 1200 series access points.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 39: Mounting Instructions

    • Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling, page 3-5 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 3-8 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 3-8 • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 40: Overview

    UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. If you plan to mount the access point in environmental air space and will upgrade to a 5-GHz radio, Cisco Note recommends that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down.

  • Page 41: Mounting On A Horizontal Or Vertical Surface

    Attach the access point to the mounting bracket. Step 5 Note You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member and using the appropriate fasteners. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 42: Mounting Below A Suspended Ceiling

    Install a plastic spacer on each T-rail clip stud. The spacer’s legs should contact the suspended ceiling T-rail. Attach the mounting bracket to the T-rail clip studs and start a Keps nut on each stud. Step 6 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 43: Mounting Above A Suspended Ceiling

    UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. If you plan to mount the access point with a 5-GHz radio in environmental air space, Cisco recommends Note that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down.
  • Page 44 T-bar box hanger The bracket mounting clip requires the use of an access point mounting bracket (700-13520-03) with two extra holes (see Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4 Mounting Bracket Holes Extra holes Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 45 Connect the Ethernet cables to the access point. If you need additional security, you can secure the access point to a nearby immovable object using a Step 10 Kensington lock and security cable. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 46: Attaching The Access Point To The Mounting Bracket

    When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket, the holes in the security hasps line up so you can install a padlock. Known compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 47 • • Removing a Blank Spacer Card, page 4-4 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 4-5 • Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 4-7 Attaching the Compliance Labels, page 4-9 • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 48: Upgrade Overview

    Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover. ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. It is Caution recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures be performed by an ESD-trained service technician at an ESD-protected workstation.

  • Page 49: Opening The Access Cover

    If your access point was not configured with a 2.4-GHz radio, go to the “Removing a Blank Spacer Card” section. If you are replacing an existing 2.4-GHz radio, go to the “Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio” section. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 50: Removing A Blank Spacer Card

    Card-retaining clips Antenna connector (black wire) Antenna connector (white wire) Carefully bend the card near the slots in opposite directions to provide enough clearance to remove the Step 2 antenna wires. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 51: Removing A 2.4-Ghz Radio

    The antenna connectors can be damaged by using a pair of long-nose pliers during the removal process. To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. Caution Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 52 Remove the 2.4-GHz card from the mini-PCI connector. Place the removed 2.4GHz radio card into an anti-static bag. Step 3 For instructions on installing a new radio card, go to the “Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio” section. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 53: Installing A 2.4-Ghz Radio

    The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling. Carefully remove the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from its anti-static bag. Step 1 Grasp the radio card only on the edges, being careful not to touch components on the board or the gold Step 2 connector pins.
  • Page 54 Look at the compliance labels on your access point. Depending on the model you originally ordered, Step 9 there may be up to three labels affixed to the case. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 55: Attaching The Compliance Labels

    Make sure that your access point has the correct labels after you install or upgrade its radio configuration so that it will be in compliance with regulations in your country. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 56: Placing The Labels

    AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A AIR-AP1220B — Place over existing AIR-AP12xx-x-K9 product compliance label. AIR-AP1230B Discard any labels that you did not use. Step 3 The radio card installation is now complete. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-10 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 57 Upgrade Overview, page 5-2 • Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover, page 5-2 • Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 5-3 • • Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 5-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 58: Upgrade Overview

    A product compliance label (supplied with RM21A and RM22A radio modules) • If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support. Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover On access points without an installed 5-GHz radio module, you must remove the access cover that covers the 5-GHz radio slot.

  • Page 59: Removing A 5-Ghz Radio Module

    5-GHz Radio Module Mounting screws Access point 5-GHz radio module antenna Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the module; they are captured in the module housing. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 60 For a radio module with connectors, insert the radio module into a static protected bag. Step 6 To install a new 5-GHz radio module, see the “Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module” section on page 5-5. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 61: Installing A 5-Ghz Radio Module

    Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module (RM20A or RM21A Shown) Access point Access point card-bus slot 5-GHz radio module antenna 5-GHz radio card Push the 5-GHz radio module into the slot until you hear a slight click. Step 4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 62 Step 5 Tighten the 5-GHz radio module mounting screws using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5 Location of Mounting Screws (RM21A) Shown) 5-GHz radio module antenna Mounting screws Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 63: Attaching The Compliance Label

    • Table 5-1 shows where to place the labels on your 1200 series access point, based on the model you are upgrading. Follow these steps to place the labels correctly: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 64 Step 4 The 5-GHz radio module installation is now complete and radio settings are at default values. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points

    This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1200 series autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1200, AIR-AP1210, AIR-AP1220B, AIR-AP1230B, AIR-AP1220A, AIR-AP-1230A, AIR-AP1231G, and AIR-AP1232AG) . For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html...

  • Page 66: Checking The Top Panel Leds

    The radio LED blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it blinks • green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point’s radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 67 Configuration – Amber – Resetting the configuration options to Reset factory defaults. Failure Firmware failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Firmware – – Loading new firmware image. Upgrade Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 68: Checking Basic Settings

    Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from other devices.

  • Page 69: Ssid

    If a client device’s SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in radio range, the client device will not associate. In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier, the access point default SSID is tsunami. In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is no default SSID. You must configure an SSID before Note client devices can associate to the access point.

  • Page 70: Running The Ping Or Link Test

    6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Step 2 At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. Step 3 Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary page appears.

  • Page 71: Resetting To The Default Configuration

    Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Step 2 At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. Step 3 Click Association and the main association page appears.

  • Page 72: Using The Web Browser Interface

    Enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password screen appears. Step 3 At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page appears.

  • Page 73: Using The Mode Button

    Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Your access point must be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you upgrade its radios; Caution otherwise, your access point might not be able to complete the boot sequence until the radio is removed...

  • Page 74: Web Browser Interface

    Enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password screen appears. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 3 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page appears.

  • Page 75: Browser Tftp Interface

    Enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Step 2 Password screen appears. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 3 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page appears.

  • Page 76: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Obtaining the TFTP Server Software The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps: To download software from the Cisco.com software center, you must be a registered user. You can Note register from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com.

  • Page 77: Connecting To The Access Point Locally

    Step 3 At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point Locally Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-14 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 79 This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1200 series lightweight access point (models: AIR-LAP1231G and AIR-LAP1232AG). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html...

  • Page 80: Guidelines For Using 1200 Series Lightweight Access Points

    The access points can only communicate with 2006 series or 4400 series controllers. • Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series controllers are not Note supported because they lack the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software.

  • Page 81: Checking The Top Panel Leds

    The radio LED blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it blinks • green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point’s radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 82 Ensure a DHCP server is available or that controller information is configured on the access point. 1. This status indication has the highest priority and overrides other status indications. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 83: Manually Configuring Controller Information Using The Access Point Cli

    To clear or remove the manually entered controller information, you can use these EXEC mode CLI commands: clear lwapp ap ip address clear lwapp ip default-gateway clear lwapp controller ip address clear lwapp ap hostname Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 84: Manually Resetting The Access Point To Defaults

    (such as Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)JA or earlier). If the access point is associated to a controller, you can use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release. If the access point is not associated to a controller, you can load the Cisco IOS release using TFTP.

  • Page 85: Using The Mode Button To Return The Access Point To Autonomous Mode

    1) config ap rst-button enable < access-point-name >/all 2) config ap rst-button disable < access-point-name >/all 3) show ap config general < access-point-name > (Where access-point-name is the name that identifies the access point on the oontroller.) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 86: Obtaining The Autonomous Access Point Image File

    Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps: To download software from the Cisco.com software center, you must be a registered user. You can Note register from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com.

  • Page 87: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    When your monitoring and diagnostic activities are completed, you must remove the serial cable from Note the access point. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 3 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive.
  • Page 88 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Connecting to the Access Point Locally Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-10 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 89: Appendix

    Click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series listed under Access Points. Step 2 Click Install and Upgrade Guides. Step 3 Click Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1000, 1100, 1130AG, 1200, and 1240AG Series Access Step 4 Points. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 90 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 91: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point. This appendix contains the following sections: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, •...

  • Page 92: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 93 B-1. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) the U-NII devices are restricted to...

  • Page 94: Vcci Statement For Japan

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectrum devices, and Cisco Aironet 54-Mbps, 5-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 5-GHz spread spectrum devices.The use of this device in a system operating either partially...

  • Page 95: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein

    This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and hardware) provided and supported by Cisco Systems. The use of software or firmware not provided and supported by Cisco Systems may result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.
  • Page 96 This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to Note certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    10 cm (3.9 in.) and are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 98: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points In Japan

    Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.

  • Page 99: Administrative Rules For Cisco Aironet Access Points In Taiwan

    Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English.

  • Page 100: All Access Points

    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan All Access Points Chinese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions.

  • Page 101: Operation Of Cisco Aironet Access Points In Brazil

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models AIR-AP1231G-A-K9...

  • Page 102: Declaration Of Conformity Statements

    All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.com Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries The Declaration of Conformity statement for the European Union countries is listed on the following pages: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-12 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 103 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-13 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 104 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-14 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 105 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-15 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 106 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-16 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 107 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-17 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 108 San Jose, CA 95134 - USA Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, AIR-RM21A-E-K9 Product: Cisco Aironet RM21 Series 5 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Module AIR-RM22A-E-K9 Variant: Cisco Aironet RM22 Series 5 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Module...
  • Page 109 San Jose, CA 95134 - USA Additional information: EMC Test Report: Cisco Systems EDCS-366871 Safety Test Report: CCS: 04U2586-5; UL: E-145532-V26-S8 Radio Test Report: CCS: 03U2409-5 (2.4 GHz) & 04U2586-8 (5 GHz) DofC 441918 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-19 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 110 Date & Place of Issue: 25 July 2005, San Jose Signature: Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance Cisco Systems, 125 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 - USA DofC 441918rev1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-20 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 111 Note 1: The antenna gain mentioned does not include the cable loss. Cable loss for all antennas above is 1 dB or more. For all combinations, the total of power level, antenna gain and cable loss is equal to or below 20 dBm (eirp). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-21 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 112 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-22 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 113: Appendix

    Front Panel: Card Bus connector used for an 802.11a radio module. RM22A radio module: Left and right RP-TNC antenna connectors Input Voltage 48 VDC nominal. Operational up to 60 VDC. Voltage higher than 60 VDC can damage the unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 114 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) with RM20A or RM21A radio module and 802.11b or 802.11g radio 1.83 lbs (0.83 kg) with RM22A radio module 1.93 lbs (0.88 kg) with RM22A radio module and 802.11b or 802.11g radio Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 115 (Depending on the regulatory domain in FCC 15.407 (A)(4) which the access point is installed) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 116 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 802.11g radio: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 117 1300 ft (396.2 m) at 6 Mbps 600 ft (182.9 m) at 18 Mbps 250 ft (76.2 m) at 54 Mbps Using 2.2dBi antennas at the access Note point and the client adapter. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 118 UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. If you plan to mount the access point in environmental air space using a 802.11a radio, Cisco Note recommends that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down.

  • Page 119: Appendix

    For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com.

  • Page 120: Appendix

    Appendix D Channels and Maximum Power Levels Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 121: Console Cable Pinouts

    This appendix identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access point’s serial console port. The appendix contains the following sections: Overview, page E-2 • Console Port Signals and Pinouts, page E-2 • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...
  • Page 122 The access point requires a special serial cable that connects the access point serial console port (RJ-45 connector) to your PC’s COM port (DB-9 connector). This cable can be purchased from Cisco (part number AIR-CONCAB1200) or can be built using the pinouts in this appendix.

  • Page 123: Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior To Deployment

    Ethernet and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your access points. Figure F-1 Typical Lightweight Access Point Priming Configuration LWAPP LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 124: A P P E N D I X F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior To Deployment

    This allows you to redistribute your access points to other controllers on the network. You can also use a Cisco WCS server to control, configure, and redistribute all your access points from a single location.
  • Page 125 Step 8 If the access point is in a Controller Mobility Group, use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the Controller Mobility Group name. Use controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the access point-specific 802.11a, Step 9 802.11b and 802.11g network settings.
  • Page 126 Appendix F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 127: Configuring Dhcp Option 43 For Lightweight Access Points

    Overview, page G-2 • Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points, page G-2 • Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points, • page G-3 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8370-04...

  • Page 128: Overview

    Other Cisco Aironet access points use the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access point’s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 60). The VCI strings for Cisco access points capable of operating in lightweight mode are listed in...

  • Page 129: Configuring Option 43 For 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, And 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points

    43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List” For example, if you are configuring option 43 for Cisco 1000 series access points using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2, add the following line to the DHCP pool in the Cisco IOS CLI: option 43 ascii “10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2”...
  • Page 130 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex). The length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex). The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is listed below: option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02...

  • Page 131: G L O S S A R Y

    A station is configured properly to allow it to wirelessly communicate with an associated Access Point. A fully featured standalone access point that does not require a Cisco Wireless Autonomous access LAN Controller to operate. point...
  • Page 132 The server maintains a database of host alphanumeric names and their corresponding IP addresses. Direct sequence spread spectrum. A type of spread spectrum radio transmission DSSS that spreads its signal continuously over a wide frequency band. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-2 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 133 LAN or if it must be reached through a gateway. This number is expressed in a form similar to an IP address; for example: 255.255.255.0. An antenna that radiates its signal in a spherical pattern. isotropic Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 134 Glossary An access point operating in the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN Architecture Lightweight access with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. point Lightweight Access Point Protocol. An Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) LWAPP draft protocol used in the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN Architecture.
  • Page 135 A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility roaming while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN. A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of RP-TNC the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment.
  • Page 136 Wired Equivalent Privacy. An optional security mechanism defined within the 802.11 standard designed to make the link integrity of wireless devices equal to that of a cable. A computing device with an installed PC card. workstation Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-6 OL-8370-04...

  • Page 137: I N D E X

    DHCP Option 43 7-2, G-1 DHCP pool LED indicators discovery process Ethernet 6-2, 7-3 DHCP server radio traffic 6-2, 7-3 DNS server status 6-2, 7-3 locally stored Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 OL-8370-04...
  • Page 138 Cisco Software Center 6-11, 7-8 range, radio weight regulatory information WEP key reloading access point image RF exposure safety warnings, translated serial cable Cisco cable size status indicators 6-2, 7-3, C-1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-8370-04...

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