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Cisco Aironet 1260 Series Getting Started Manual

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ETTING
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Cisco Aironet 1260 Series Lightweight Access Point
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About this Guide
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Safety Instructions
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Unpacking
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Overview
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Configuring the Access Point
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Additional Configuration for the Access Point in Autonomous Mode
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Mounting the Access Point
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Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network
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Troubleshooting
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Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
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Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60
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Access Point Specifications
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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1260 Series Lightweight Access Point About this Guide Safety Instructions Unpacking Overview Configuring the Access Point Additional Configuration for the Access Point in Autonomous Mode Mounting the Access Point Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    Document part number: 78-19305-01 About this Guide This Guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1260 series Access Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. Safety Instructions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped with your access point.
  • Page 3 Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
  • Page 4 Step 2 Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. 1260 series access point – Mounting bracket (selected when you ordered the access point) –...
  • Page 5 2.4-GHz antenna connector B 5-GHz antenna connector A (labelled with black text) (labelled with blue text) 2.4-GHz antenna connector C 5-GHz antenna connector C (labelled with black text) (labelled with blue text) 2.4-GHz antenna connector A 5-GHz antenna connector B (labelled with black text) (labelled with blue text) Figure 2...

  • Page 6: Configuring The Access Point

    Configuration Guide for additional information. This guide is available on Cisco.com. The Controller Discovery Process The 1260 series access point uses the IETF standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol (CAPWAP) to communicate between the controller and other wireless access points on the network.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Access Point

    • DHCP server discovery—This feature uses DHCP option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option that is typically used for this capability. For more information about DHCP option 43, see the “Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60”...

  • Page 8: Installation Summary

    Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network.

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation Configuration Setup

    Wireless LAN Controllers for additional information. c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network or DNS resolution is available. The access point...
  • Page 10 If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is Note unable to find the Master Cisco wireless LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet.
  • Page 11 If the access point shuts down, check the power source. d. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version.

  • Page 12: Configuring Security Settings

    This section provides a brief synopsis of the configuration process. For detailed information, refer to the “Configuring the Access Point for the First Time” chapter of the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Cisco IOS release you are using.
  • Page 13 The 802.11n radio only supports no encryption, WPA2 Enterprise, and WPA-2 Personal. Note WPA-2 Enterprise and WPA-2 Personal requires AES encryption.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Access Point

    Cisco wireless LAN controller. Also, if the access point is not on the same subnet as the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that there is a properly configured DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point. See the “Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60”...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use an 1260 series lightweight access point: • The access point can only communicate with Cisco controllers, such as 2100, 4400, and 5500 series controllers.

  • Page 16: Checking The Access Point Led

    Checking the Access Point LED Figure 4 shows the location of the access point Status LED. Figure 4 Access Point LED Location Status LED Table 1 shows the access point Status LED indications for various conditions. Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity Note and hue from unit to unit.
  • Page 17 DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Association status Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Blue Normal operating condition, at least one wireless...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting The Access Point Join Process

    FLASH file system failure Blinking red and off Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Cisco IOS errors Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power Cycling through blue, General warning;...
  • Page 19 • Up to 300 access points for 4400 series controllers, the Cisco WiSM, and the Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controller Switch • Up to three times the maximum number of access points supported by the platform for the 2100...

  • Page 20: Declarations Of Conformity And Regulatory Information

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1260 Series Access Point. Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...

  • Page 21: Vcci Statement For Japan

    Caution at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. 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 and 5.47-5.725 GHz bands, this device is restricted to...

  • Page 22: 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. Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.

  • Page 23: Statement 371-Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products.

  • Page 24: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein

    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

  • Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec & Medical Directive 93/42/Eec

    Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC...
  • Page 26 The following standards were applied: EMC—EN 301.489-1 v1.4.1; EN 301.489-17 v1.2.1 Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2001; EN 50385: 2002 Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.

  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be Note restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The product carries the CE Mark: Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure United States This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American...

  • Page 28: Administrative Rules For Cisco Aironet Access Points In Taiwan

    20cm (7.9 inches). Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
  • Page 29 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. Article 14 The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station;...

  • Page 30: 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-AP1261N-A-K9...

  • Page 31: Portuguese Translation

    This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the...
  • Page 32 The 1260 series access point uses 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 string for the 1260 series access point is: Cisco AP c1260 The format of the TLV block is listed below: •...

  • Page 33: Access Point Specifications

    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 option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02.
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