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Cisco AIR-AP1242G Hardware Installation Manual (126 pages)

Hardware Installation Guide

Brand: Cisco | Category: Wireless Access Point | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Audience
9
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

9
- Organization
  9
Preface

9
Chapter 1 Overview

15
- Product Terminology
  15
- Autonomous Access Points
  15
- Lightweight Access Points
  16
- Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points
  16
- Hardware Features
  17
  - Single or Dual-Radio Operation
    19
  - Antennas Supported
    19
  - Ethernet Port
    19
  - Console Port
    20
  - Leds
    20
  - Power Sources
    20
  - UL 2043 Certification
    21
  - Anti-Theft Features
    21
- Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
  22
- Network Example with Lightweight Access Points
  27
- Chapter 2 Installing the Acces Point
  30
Safety Information

30
- FCC Safety Compliance Statement
  30
- General Safety Guidelines
  30
Warnings

30
Unpacking the Access Point

31
- Package Contents
  31
Basic Installation Guidelines

32
Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points

32
- Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network
  33
  - Access Point Layout and Connectors
    34
Mounting Overview

35
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface

37
Mounting below a Suspended Ceiling

38
Mounting above a Suspended Ceiling

39
Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf

42
Cable Security Bracket

42
- Removing the Cable Security Bracket
  43
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate

44
Securing the Access Point

45
- Using a Security Cable
  45
- Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
  46
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

48
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source
  49
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power
  50
Powering up the Access Point

50
- Access Points
  51
- C H a P T E R 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points
  52
CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points

52
Checking the Lightweight Access Point Leds

52
Checking Basic Settings

53
- Default IP Address Behavior
  54
- Enabling the Radio Interfaces
  54
- Ssid
  
  54
  - WEP Keys
    55
  - Security Settings
    55
Low Power Condition

55
Running the Carrier Busy Test

63
Running the Ping Test

64
Resetting to the Default Configuration

64
- Using the MODE Button
  65
- Using the Web Browser Interface
  65
Reloading the Access Point Image

66
- Using the MODE Button
  66
- Web Browser Interface
  67
  - Browser HTTP Interface
    67
  - Browser TFTP Interface
    68
Obtaining the Access Point Image File

69
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally
  70
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software

70
- C H a P T E R 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points
  72
- Using DHCP Option 43
  72
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points

72
Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points

72
Checking the Lightweight Access Point Leds

73
Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points

75
- Intelligent Power Management
  75
- Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands
  76
Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI

77
Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File

80
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally
  81
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software

82
Appendix

83
Translated Safety Warnings

83
Appendix

85
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

85
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
  
  86
- VCCI Statement for Japan
  
  87
  - Canadian Compliance Statement
    88
Industry Canada

88
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil

95
- Declaration of Conformity Statements
  
  96
- Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries
  
  96
Appendix

101
Access Point Specifications

101
Appendix

105
Channels and Maximum Power Levels

105
Appendix

107
Console Cable Pinouts

107
- Overview
  107
- Console Port Signals and Pinouts
  107
Appendix

109
Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment

109
Appendix

113
Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points

113

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Cisco AIR-AP1242G Hardware Installation Manual (126 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Preface

Chapter 1 Overview

Safety Information

Warnings

Unpacking the Access Point

Basic Installation Guidelines

Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points

Mounting Overview

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface

Mounting below a Suspended Ceiling

Mounting above a Suspended Ceiling

Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf

Cable Security Bracket

Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate

Securing the Access Point

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

Powering up the Access Point

CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points

Checking the Lightweight Access Point Leds

Checking Basic Settings

Ssid

Low Power Condition

Running the Carrier Busy Test

Running the Ping Test

Resetting to the Default Configuration

Reloading the Access Point Image

Obtaining the Access Point Image File

Obtaining the TFTP Server Software

CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points

Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points

Checking the Lightweight Access Point Leds

Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points

Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI

Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File

Obtaining the TFTP Server Software

Appendix

Translated Safety Warnings

Appendix

Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

VCCI Statement for Japan

Industry Canada

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan

Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil

Declaration of Conformity Statements

Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries

Appendix

Access Point Specifications

Appendix

Channels and Maximum Power Levels

Appendix

Console Cable Pinouts

Appendix

Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment

Appendix

Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points

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