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Preface vii

Objectives vii

Audience vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

Related Publications viii

Obtaining Documentation ix

World Wide Web ix Documentation CD-ROM ix Ordering Documentation x Documentation Feedback x

Obtaining Technical Assistance x

Cisco.com x Technical Assistance Center xi

Cisco TAC Web Site xi Cisco TAC Escalation Center xii

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1 Overview 1-1

Key Features 1-2

Dual-Band Radio Support 1-2

Power 1-3 Antenna Connectors 1-4

Ethernet and Console Ports 1-4

Metal Enclosure 1-4 Indicators 1-5 Security Lock Feature 1-6

Network Configuration Examples 1-7

Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-7 Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range 1-8

2.4-GHz Mini-PCI Radio Card 1-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1-2

2.4-GHz Radio 1-4

Ethernet Port 1-4 Console Port 1-4

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Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-9

Access Point Specifications 1-10

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2 Installation 2-1

Safety Information 2-2

FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2

Warnings 2-3

Installation Guidelines 2-4

Basic Guidelines 2-4 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Coverage Options 2-5

Minimal Overlap Coverage Option 2-5 Heavy Overlap Coverage Option 2-5

Site Surveys 2-6

Unpacking the Access Point 2-6

Package Contents 2-7

Before Beginning the Installation 2-7

Installation Summary 2-8

Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-8

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-9

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3 Basic Configuration 3-1

Before You Start 3-2

Summary of Configuration Steps 3-2

Using the IP Setup Utility 3-3

Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-3 Finding the Access Point’s IP Address 3-3 Setting the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID 3-4

Entering Basic Settings 3-6

Using an Internet browser 3-6 Using a Terminal Emulator 3-9

Selecting Pages and Settings 3-9 Applying Changes to the Configuration 3-9 Assigning Basic Settings 3-9

Default Basic Settings 3-13

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4 Mounting Instructions 4-1

Overview 4-2

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 4-3

Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling 4-4

Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 4-5

Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 4-5

5 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade 5-1

Overview 5-2

Unpacking the Radio 5-2

Opening the Access Cover 5-3

Removing a Blank Spacer Card 5-4

Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 5-5

Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio 5-7

6 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade 6-1

Overview 6-2

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APPENDIX

Unpacking the Radio Module 6-2

Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 6-2

Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module 6-3

Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module 6-5

7 Troubleshooting 7-1

Checking the Top Panel Indicators 7-2

Checking Basic Settings 7-3

SSID 7-3 WEP Keys 7-4 Security Settings 7-4

Resetting to the Default Configuration 7-4

A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

Dipole Antenna Installation Warning A-2

Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-3

Installation and Grounding Warning A-4

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Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning A-8

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NDEX

B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2

Department of Communications—Canada B-3

Canadian Compliance Statement B-3

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-4

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-4

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-6

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-6

Japanese Translation B-6 English Translation B-7

C Console Cable Pinouts C-1

Overview C-2

Console Port Signals and Pinouts C-2

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Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

This publication explains the steps for initial setup and basic configuration of the single or dual-band access point supporting 2.4 -GHz an d 5-GHz operation . This pub licatio n also provides trouble shoot ing information and detailed specifications.

Audience

This publication is fo r the pe rso n in stall ing an d con figuring a C isc o A iron et 1200 Seri es A cce ss Point for the first time. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.

Organization

This guide contains the following secti ons:

Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the features and specifications of access points. Chapter 2, “Installation,” provides basic installation instructions. Chapter 3, “Bas ic Configura tion,” desc ribes how to enter basic co nfiguration setting s. Chapter 4, “Mounti ng Instruct ions,” provides moun ting instruc tions for the access point . Chapter 5, “2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade,” provides instructions for installing, upgrading, and removing the

2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio c ard.

Chapter 6, “5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade ,” provides instructions for installing and removing the

5-HGz radio module.

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” pr ovides so lutio ns to p oten tial p rob lems enc ounter ed duri ng setup. Appendix A, “Translat ed Sa fety Warnings,” lists translations of the safety warnings in this publication. Appendix B, “D ecl ara tio ns o f Conf or mit y and Regula tory I nfo rm ation, ” desc ribe s th e regula tory

conventions to which the access point confor ms and provides guidelin es for oper ating acce ss points in Japan.

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Conventions

Appendix C, “Console Cable Pinouts,” describes the pinouts for the serial RJ-45 to DB-9 console cable

that connects to the access point’s serial console port.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and informa tion:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in

this manual.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

damage or loss of data.

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• Commands and keywords are in boldface type.

Warning

The warning symbol means danger.

work on an y equ ipme nt, be aw are of the h aza rds invo lve d with electr ical c ircui try an d be f am iliar with standard practi ces f or pr eventing accidents. To see translations of th e warnings that a ppear in this publication, refer to Appendix A in this manual.

Related Publications

For more information about access points and related products, refer to the following publications:

• Quick Start Guide: Cis co A ironet 1200 Seri es A cce ss Point describes how to attach antennas and

cables, mount the acc ess point , and how to obtain acc ess point docum entat ion. This documen t is included in the sh ipping bo x with you r acc ess poi nt.

• Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes the access point’s

management system and explains how to configure the access point. This doc ument is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/index.htm

• Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point describes features and caveats for access

points running firmware rel ease XX .x x. Th i s do cume nt i s available on t he Cisco CC O web site a t the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/index.htm

• Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers V ersion 3.0 User Guide provides

complete instruction s for using Cisco Sec ure ACS, including steps for co nfiguring Cisco Se cure ACS to support acc ess points. This document is av ailable on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

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• Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows

provides hardware features , physica l and perfo rmance charac terist ics, inst allat ion instruc tions for PC card and PCI card client adapters, and instructions for installing and using the wireless client adapter utilities running the Windows operating system. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at th e fo llowin g UR L:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

• Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Mac OS

provides hardware features , physica l and perfo rmance charac terist ics, inst allat ion instruc tions for PC card and PCI card client adapters, and instructions for installing and using the wireless client adapter utilities running the Apple Mac OS X (version 10.1 or later) or Mac OS 9.x operating system. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

• Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Linux provides

hardware feature s, physic al an d per for manc e c ha racte rist ics, in stall ation i nstr ucti on s f or PC ca rd and PCI card client adapters, and instructions for installing and using the wireless client adapter utilities running the Linux operating system . This docume nt is a v ailable on the Cisco CCO web si te at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

Obtaining Documentation

The following sections explain how to obtain docum entati on from Cisc o Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco docume ntation on the World Wide Web at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com

Translated documen tati on is available at the fo llowing URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Documentation CD-ROM

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Ordering Documentation

Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:

• Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from

the Networking Produ cts Market Pla ce:

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl

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Store:

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

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You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisc o.com.

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Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, trouble shootin g tips, an d sample configur ations from online tool s by using the Cisco Technical Ass ista nce Cen te r (TAC) Web Site. Cisco.com re gi stered user s ha v e com plete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site.

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impaired, but most business operations continue.

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Which Cisco TAC resource you ch oose is ba sed on t he prio ri ty o f th e pro ble m and the con diti ons of service cont rac ts , w h en appl ic ab le .

Cisco TAC Web Site

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If you cannot resolve yo ur tec hnic al issu es by using t he Ci sco TAC Web Site, and yo u a re a Cisc o.com registered, you can open a case onlin e by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following URL:

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If you have Internet access, it is recomme nded that you open P3 and P4 ca ses throug h the Cisco TAC We b S it e.

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Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point (hereafter called the access point) delivers a cost-effective, reliable, secure, an d easily managed wi reless LAN solution for enterpr ise custome rs and fo r small and medium sized businesses. The access point is designed to incorporate new technology enhancements as they become available.

The access point can contain one or two wireless LAN transceivers (radios). Each transceiver serves as the center point of a s tand-al one wire less netw ork or as t he conne ction poin t between wire less and wir ed networks. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network.

The access po int c an suppor t sim ultane ou s d ua l-ba nd (2 .4- G Hz and 5 -G Hz) radi o op er ati on or single-band (2.4-G Hz only or 5-G Hz only ) r adi o ope rat ion. Singl e-b an d rad io u nit s c an b e field-upgraded for dual-band radio operation through the addition of a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz radio card.

Note The access po int is I EE E 802.1 1b c omp liant wh en c onfigure d w ith th e 2.4-G Hz r adio a nd i s I EEE

802.11a compliant when configured with the 5-GHz radio module.

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Key Features, page 1-2

• Network Configuration Examp les, page 1-7

• Access Point Specifications, page 1-10

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Key Features

Key features of the access point:

• Single- or dual-band radio operatio n

• Power sources

• Metal enclosure supports installation within environmental air spaces (enclosure complies with

• Industrial temperature rating

• Dual antennas connectors for single or diversity antenna operation

• Backbone LAN

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Single band—2.4-GHz radio or 5-GHz radi o operati on

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Dual band—simultaneo us 2.4-GH z radio an d 5-GHz radi o operat ion

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Field-upgrade to suppor t dua l-b an d rad io o pe ratio n

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Inline power over Etherne t

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External power module

UL 2043 test requirements)

Chapter 1 Overview

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10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port

• Access point control using the c onsole port or an Internet browser

• Three status indicators

• Security lock feature

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Security cable keyhole to secure the access point using a security cable

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Security hasp to secure the access point to the mounting bracket using a lock

Dual-Band Radio Support

The access point can be initially configured from the factory for single- or dual-band radio operation. However, an access point configured for sin gle-ba nd radio operatio n can be field-upgr aded to support dual-band radio o pera tio n us ing the 5- GHz r ad io m od ule or the 2 .4- GHz mi ni-PC I r adi o ca rd.

2.4-GHz Mini-PCI Radio Card

The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to an internal access point mini-PCI slot. The radio card contains a wireless LAN transceiver that operates in the 2.4-GHz frequency range to provide the access point with single- or dual-band radio capability.

5-GHz Radio Module

1-2

The 5-GHz radio module connects to the acces s p oint’s card bus con ne cto r. The module incorpo ra tes an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in two of the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands and support ing up to 8 chann els:

• UNII 1—Frequency range is 5.15 to 5.2 5 GHz

• UNII 2—Frequency range is 5.25 to 5.3 5 GHz

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Power

Caution The 1200 series power injectors are designed for use with Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points only.

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The module conta ins dua l int egrated om nidi rect iona l a nte nnas a nd di r ectiona l pa tc h ant enna s for diversity operation.

The access point can receive power through an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. Usi ng inline power, you do not need to run a sepa rate power cord to th e access poi nt. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the access point and plug the other end into one of the inline power sources. The acce ss point suppor ts the foll owing power sources:

• Inline power

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A 1200 series power injector

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A switch with inline power, such as the Cisc o C atal yst 3 524-PWR- XL switc h

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An inline power patch pa nel, s uch a s t he Ci sco C ata lyst Inl ine Power Patch Pa nel

• A 1200 series power module (Universal power supply)

Using the power injector with other Ethe rnet-r eady devices can da mage th e equipm ent.

Caution The 1200 series power injectors are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be pl aced in a building’s

enviro nmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.

Note If you need to use a power module or power injector to power the acce ss point, you mu st use the 120 0

series power module or p ower inject o r. The 350 series power modul e a nd power inj ect or a re n ot compatible with the 1200 series access point.

Note Currently, only the 1200 series power injector and the power module can support simultaneous operation

of both the 2.4-GHz radi o and the 5. 0-GHz radio.

Note When using in-line power from a switch or patch panel do not connect the 1200 series power module to

the access point. U s i ng two power sources on the access point might cause the switch or patch pa nel to shut down the port to which the access point is conne cted.

Note Both the Ethernet and console ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful not to accidently connect the

Ethernet cable to t he cons ole port connect or.

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Antenna Connectors

The access point suppor ts two antenn a conn ectors on the back of t he unit for th e 2.4-GH z radio . The 5-GHz radio suppo rts o nly in tegrate d ant enn as.

2.4-GHz Radio

The access point provides two reverse-polarity TNC (R-TNC) connectors that you can use to connect a single antenna or dual d iversity antenna s t o provi de c overage fo r you r w ire le ss LA N a rea. Diversity coverage helps maintain a clear ra dio signa l betwee n the acces s point and w ireless cl ient devices. Just as you can improve signal clarity on your car radio at a stoplight by creeping ahead a few inches, the access point can improve signal quality by choosing the antenna that is receiving the best signal from a client device.

Ethernet and Console Ports

Ethernet Port

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The Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a switch with inline power, from a power patch pane l, or from the ac cess point ’s 1200 series p ower injec tor.

Console Port

The console port provi des a ccess t o the a c cess p oint’s management sy stem usin g a te rmi nal e mula tor program. Use an RJ- 4 5 to DB -9 s er ial cable (refer to Appendix C, “Console Cable Pinouts”) to connect your computer’s COM port to the access point’s serial console port. Assign t he following port set tings to a terminal em ul ato r to op en the mana gem en t syste m p ages: 960 0 b au d, 8 dat a b its, No pa rit y, 1 stop bit and no flow co ntro l.

Metal Enclosure

The access point uses a me tal encl osure having adequat e fire resistan ce and low smoke-pr oducing characteristics s uitab le for operation in a building’s en v i ron me nta l ai r s p ac e in a cco r da nce with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, such as ab ove suspended ceiling s. The a ccess poi nt also suppo rts an indu strial temperature operating range (refer to Access Point Specifications, page 1-10).

Note If you plan to mount the access point in environmental air space using a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends

that you mount the access point h orizonta lly with i ts antennas p ointing down. Doing so will result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space with the 5-GHz radio installed.

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The three indicators on top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity as shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1 Indicators on the 1200 Series Access Point

Radio Status Ethernet

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a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The indicator blinks red when the Ethernet cable is not connected.

• The association sta tus indic ato r sign als o pe ratio nal s tatus. Blinki ng gree n ind i cates t hat the acc ess

point is operating normally but is not associated with any wireless client devices. Steady green indicates that the access point is associated with at least one wireless client device.

• The radio indicator 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 radio.

Note The Radio and St at us in dica tor s a re u s ed f or both 2. 4- GHz a nd 5- GHz r a dio o pe rat ion.

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Security Lock Feature

The access point provides two methods of securing the access point to help prevent theft (see

Figure 1-2):

• Security hasp

• Security cable keyhole

The security hasp on the mounting bracket allows you to lock the access point to the bracket to make it more secure. When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket, the holes in the security hasps line up so you can install a pa dlock. Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T.

When using the security hasp with a lock, the access point is secured to the mounting bracket and the mounting bracket sc rews alon g w ith th e 2. 4-G Hz radi o a cce ss cover ar e not ac cessib le.

The security cable keyhole allows you to secure the access point using a standard security cable, such as the security cabl es us ed on l a ptop co mp uter s.

Figure 1-2 Access Point Security Points

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Network Configuration Examples

This section describes the access point ’s role in three commo n wireless networ k configurati ons. The access point’s de fault configura tion is as a roo t unit on a wire d LAN. The othe r two possible ro les, repeater unit and central unit in an all-wireless network, require specific changes to the default configuration.

Note The following network configurati on examples ap ply to both 2.4 -GH z and 5-GHz wireless LA Ns.

Root Unit on a Wired LAN

An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access poi nt is connected to the LAN, users c an roam from one area of a fac ility to another without losing thei r conn ect ion to t he ne twork. A s users move out o f range o f one a ccess poi nt, they automatically con nect to the network (assoc iate) th rough anot her acces s point . The roami ng proce ss is seamless and transparent to th e user. Figure 1 -3 shows access poin ts actin g as ro ot unit s on a wir ed LAN.

Network Configuration Examples

Figure 1-3 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN

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(Root Unit)

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Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range

An access point can be configured as a stand alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to ei ther an other repe ater or to an a ccess poi nt connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the greatest performance for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting as a repeater.

Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater

Access Point

(Root Unit)

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Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network

In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-5 shows an access point in an all-wireless network.

Figure 1-5 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network

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Access Point Specifications

The access point specifications are listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Access Point Specifications

Category Access Point with 2.4-GHz Radio Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module

Size 6.56 in. W x 7.23 in. D x 1.66 in. H

16.67 cm W x 1 8.36 cm D x 4 .22 cm H

Status Indicators Three indicators on t he top pa nel : E therne t t raffic, status, a nd ra dio tra ffic Connectors Back panel (left to right): reverse-TNC antenna connector; power connector (for plug-in AC power

module); RJ-45 connector for 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet connections; upside down RJ-45 connector for serial connections; reverse-TNC antenna connector.

Front Panel: Card Bus connector used for the 5-GHz radi o module . Input Voltage 48VDC nominal. Oper ation al up to 60VD C. Voltage higher than 60VDC can dama ge the unit. Input Current With 2.4 GHz radio:

125 mA (typical)

The access point is capable of drawing 380 mA depending upon the current radios and future radios

installed in the unit. Operating Temperature Access point:

–4 to 131

F (–20 to 55oC)

With the 5-GHz antenna in the patch position:

6.56 in. W x 8.04 in. D x 2.21 in. H

16.67 cm W x 20.42 cm D x 5.61

With 5-GHz radio:

TBD mA (typical)

With 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios

225 mA (typical)

Access point:

–4 to 113

F (–20 to 45oC)

1200 series power injector:

32 to 104

Storage Temperature –40 to 185

F (0 to 40oC)

F (–40 to 85oC) –40 to 185oF (–40 to 85oC)

Weight Without mounting bracket:

1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) wi th 2 .4- GHz ra dio module

Power Output 100, 50, 30, 20, 5, or 1 mW

(Depending on t h e regul ato ry do mai n in

which the access point is installed)

Frequency 2.400 to 2.497 G Hz

(Depending on t h e regul ato ry do mai n in

which the access point is installed)

1200 series power inje ctor :

32 to 104

F (0 to 40oC)

Without mounting bracket:

1.87 lbs (0.85 kg) with 5-Gh z radio mo dule

1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) with 5-GHz radio module and

2.4-GHz radio

40 mW (16 dBm) 20 mW (13 dBm) 10 mW (10 dBm) 5 mW (7 dBm)

Note These values are based on the FCC peak

measurement method as defined in FCC 15.407 (A)( 4)

UNII 1—5.15 to 5.25 GH UNII 2—5.25 to 5.35 GHz (Depending on the regulat ory doma in in whic h the access point is installed)

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Table 1-1 Access Point Specifications (continued)

Category Access Point with 2.4-GHz Radio Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module

Range Indoor:

150 ft at 11 M bps 350 ft at 1 Mbps

Outdoor:

800 ft at 11 M bps

2000 ft at 1 M bp s Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) Data rates 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mb ps Antenna A diversity system with two reverse-TNC

connectors (Cisco antennas are sold separately).

Compliance The 1200 series access point complies with UL 2043 for products installed in a building’s

environmental air handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings.

Indoor:

TBD ft at 6 Mbps TBD ft at 54 Mbps

Outdoor:

TBD ft at 6 Mbps TBD ft at 54 Mbps

A diversity system consisting of two integrated omnidirectional and two integrated di rection al antennas.

Caution The 12 00 seri es power inj ect or s are n ot teste d to U L 20 43 and sh ould n ot be pl ace d in a

building’s environme ntal air space, such as above suspended ceilings.

Note If you plan to mount the access point in environmental air space using a 5-GHz radio, Cisco

recommends that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down. Doing so will result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space with the 5-GHz radio installed.

Safety Designed to meet:

• UL 1950 Third Edition

• CSA 22.2 No. 950- 95

• IEC 60950 Second Edition, inc luding

Amendments 1-4 with all deviations

• EN 60950 Second Edition, including

Amendments 1-4

Radio Approvals FCC Part 15.247

Canada RSS-139-1, R SS-21 0 Japan Telec 33B EN 300.328

EMI and Susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B

ICES-003 Class B (C anad a) EN 55022 B AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55024 EN 301.489-1 EN 301.489-17

RF Exposure OET-65C

RSS-102 ANSI C95.1

Designed to meet:

• UL 1950 Third Edition

• CSA 22.2 No. 950-95

• IEC 60950 Second Edition, incl uding

Amendments 1-4 with all deviations

• EN 60950 Second Ed i tion, inc ludi ng

Amendments 1-4

FCC Part 15.4 07 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893

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Installation

This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections:

• Safety Informat ion, p ag e 2-2

• Wa rn ings, p age 2-3

• Installation Guidelines, page 2-4

• Unpacking the Access Po int, page 2-6

• Before Beginning the I nsta llat ion, pag e 2-7

• Installation Summary, page 2-8

• Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-8

• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-9

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Safety Information

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC, with its action in ET Doc ket 96-8, has adop ted a safe ty standard for human exposur e to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

General Safety Guidelines

• Do not touch or move the antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

• Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any

exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise, the

radio may be damaged.

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• Use in specific environme nts :

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The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the local codes, the national codes and the safety directors of such environments.

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The use of wir eless d evices on airpl ane s is governed by the Fede ra l Aviation Administrat ion (FAA).

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The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.

• Antenna use:

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High-gain wall-mount or mast-mou nt antenna s are designe d to be professi onally in stalled. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.

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Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translat ed Sa fet y

Wa rn ings.”

Warning

In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.

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.

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).

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Installation Guidelines

This section describes th ings to keep in mind w hen install ing your ac cess point. Sections in clude:

• Basic Guidelines

• Installation Above Suspended Ceilings

• Coverag e Optio ns

• Site Surveys

Basic Guidelines

Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughpu t a nd ra nge . Foll ow these b asic gu ide lin es t o ensu re the b es t pos sibl e perfo rm an ce:

• Install the acces s po int i n an a rea wher e lar g e st eel st ructu res s uch a s sh elving units , boo kcase s, an d

filing cabinets do no t ob struc t radi o sign als to a nd from the ac cess 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.

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Installation Above Suspended Ceilings

The access point uses a me tal encl osure having adequat e fire resistan ce and low smoke-pr oducing characteristics suitable for operation in a building’s environment al air space i n acco rdanc e wit h Section 300-22(c) of the NE C, such as above suspende d ceilings. For mo unting inst ruction s refer to

Chapter 4, “Mo unting In structi ons.”

Caution The 1200 series power injectors are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building ’s

enviro nmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.

Note If you plan to mount the access point in environmental air space using a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends

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Coverage Options

The network architecture options of wireless stations and access points provide for a variety of coverage alternatives and flexibility. The network can be designed to provide a wide coverage area with minimal overlap or a narrow coverage ar ea wit h heavy overla p. A na rrow coverage are a wi th h eavy overla p improves network performance and pr otec ti on aga inst downtime if a c om ponent fails.

Note The following coverage options apply to both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless LANs.

Minimal Overlap Coverage Option

By arranging the access points so that the overlap in a coverage area is minimized, a large area can be covered with minimal cost (see Figure 2-1 ). The total bandwidth available to each wireless client device depends on the amount of data ea ch mob ile stat ion ne eds to transfe r an d the num be r of stat ion s loca ted in each cell. Seamless roaming is supported as a client device moves in and out of range of each access point, thereby maintai ning a const ant con nection to the wi red LAN. Ea ch device in the ra dio network must be configured with the same SSID to provide roaming capability.

Installation Guidelines

Figure 2-1 Minimal Overlap Coverage Option

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Because of the redundancy in coverage overlap, network access is not lost if an access point fails. Upon failure of the access point, the station automatically roams to an operational access point. With this architecture, eac h device in t he R F net work mu st b e c onfigur ed w it h th e sam e SSID to p rovide the roaming capability.

Because of differen ces i n comp one nt co nfigurati on, pla cem ent , an d physi cal environmen t, every network application is a unique instal lation. Before installing multiple access points, you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum utilization of networking components and to maximize range, coverage, and network p erfor ma nce.

When supporting d ual mode 2. 4-GH z a nd 5-G Hz opera ti on, yo u ma y have to pe rfo rm a sit e sur vey for each of the operating frequenc ies.

Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey:

• Frequency—The radio coverage area for the 5-GHz radio is less than the coverage area for the

2.4-GHz radio.

• Single- and dual-band op eration—When suppo rti ng bo th sing le an d dua l ba nd acc ess p oint s, yo u

should perform a site survey for each of th e operat ing freq uencie s.

• Data rates—Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rate s. The maxi mum radi o

range is achiev ed at the lo west workable dat a rate. A decrease in rece iver th reshold sensiti vity occurs as the radio data increases.

• Antenna type and p lacement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio

range. As a general rule, range incre ases in prop ortion to antenn a height.

• Physical environment—C lear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas.

Also, the less cluttered the work environment, the greater the range.

• Obstructions—A physi cal obstr uctio n su ch a s m eta l sh elvi ng or a stee l p ill ar ca n hi nder

performance of wireless devices. Avoid locating the devices in a location where there is a metal barrier between the sendi ng and rec eiving antennas.

• Building materials—Radio penetration is greatly influenced by the building material used in

construction. For example, drywall construction allows greater range than concrete blocks. Metal or steel construction is a barri er to radio signa ls.

Unpacking the Access Point

Follow these steps to unpack the access point:

Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Step 2 Return all pack ing mat erials t o the shi pping cont ai ner a nd save it.

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Package Contents

Each access point pack age co ntain s the foll owing items:

• Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Acces s Point

• Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Power Module (Universal power supply)

• Quick Start Guide: Cis co A ironet 1200 Seri es A cce ss Point

• Cisco product registration an d Cisco docum entati on feedba ck card s

Before Beginning the Installation

Before you begin the i nsta llati on proc ess, p l ease refe r t o Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 to become familiar with the access point’s l ayo ut, co nnec tors, a nd 5- GHz m odul e l ocat ion.

Figure 2-2 Access Point Layout and Connectors

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1 2.4-GHz antenna connec tors 5 Mode button (possible future feature) 2 48VDC power port 6 Status LEDs 3 Ethernet port (RJ-45 ) 7 Mounting bracket 4 Console port (RJ-45)

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Installation Summary

During the installation of the access point, you will perform the following operations:

• Connect a single antenna or dual diversity antennas (refer to the “Connecting the 2.4-GHz

Antennas” section on page 2-8).

• Connect Ethern et an d power cables (ref er to the “Con necting t he Etherne t and Power Cables”

section on page 2-9).

• Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, “Basic Configuration”).

• Mount the access point to a ceiling or wall. For additional information, refer to Chapte r 4,

“Mounting Instructio ns.”

• Configure security and other acc ess point op tions. For addit ional informati on, refe r to the Cisco

Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

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The access po int sup por ts a si ngl e an t enna or du al diversity ant enna s. Two R-TNC antenna co nne cto rs are provided on the back of th e unit for the 2.4-G Hz radio.

If you are using a Cisc o Ai rone t 2 dB i a nten na , fol low the step s be low:

Step 1 Attach an antenna t o the Right/Primary 2.4-GHz (R-TNC) antenna conn ect or on the b ack o f the ac cess

point and tighten hand t ight. I f you a re us in g two ant enna s for diversity coverage , a ttac h th e secon d antenna to th e Left 2.4- GH z ( R-T N C) an ten na conn ec to r.

Step 2 Orient the ante nna dep endi ng on how you i nte nd t o mount th e acc ess poin t.

• On a table or desk, orient the ant enna strai ght up.

• On a vertical surface, such as a wall, orient the antenna straight up.

• On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down.

If you are using another Cisc o Aironet antenna, re fer to the in structi ons that cam e with your a ntenna .

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Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

The access point rec eives power through the Eth ernet ca ble or a 120 0 series power module (u niversal power supply). Figure 2-4 shows the power options for the access point.

Figure 2-4 Access Point Power Options

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Switch

(without inline power)

S YST

RPS

S T A T

UT IL

DUP

SP E ED

10Base-T / 100Base-TX

Switch with

inline power

SY S

T AT

ILS

DUPLX

SPEE

10Base-T / 100Base-TX

MOD

Catalyst 29

S E R

IE S

100Base-FX

Inline Power Patch Panel

Catalyst 2950

RIES

100Base-FX

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

Switch

(without inline power)

SYST

R P S

STAT

U TIL

DUPL

S P EED

10Base-T / 100Base-TX

MOD

Catalyst 2950

S E RI

E S

100Base-FX

S YS T

RPS

ST A T

UTIL

DUPLX

SPEED

MODE

Power injector

ORK

AP/

Power

cord

Universal

power supply

Access Point

The access point power options are listed below:

• A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3524-PWR-XL Switch

• An inline power patch pa nel, s uch a s a Ci sco Catal yst In line Power Patch Panel

• A 1200 series power injector

• A 1200 series power module (Universal power supply)

Caution The 1200 series power injectors are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building ’s

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Note If you use in-line power from a switch or pa tch panel, do no t connec t the 1200 serie s power module to

the access point. U s i ng two power sources on the access point might cause the switch or patch pa nel to shut down the port to which the access point is conne cted.

Note If you need to use a power module or power injector to power the acce ss point, you mu st use the

1200 series power module or power injector. The 350 series power module and power injec tor are not compatible with the 1200 series access point.

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Note Only the 1200 series power inject or and the 120 0 series power mod ule can suppor t simulta neous

operation of both the 2.4-G Hz and th e 5.0-GH z radios in the access poi nt.

Note Both the Ethernet and console ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful to avoid accidently connecting the

serial cable to the Ethernet port connector.

Follow these steps to connect the Ethernet and power cables to the access point:

Step 1 If you are using in-line power fro m a switch or pa tch panel , connec t an Etherne t cable from the ac cess

point to the device that supplie s power.

Step 2 If you are using in-line power fro m a 1200 ser ies power injec tor, follow these additiona l steps:

a. Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point into the end of the 1200 series power injector

labeled To AP/ Bridge.

b. Connec t an Et he rnet cable from the end of the 1200 se rie s power injector labeled To Network to the

your 10/100 Ethe rn et L AN .

c. Plug the female end of the AC power cord in to t he 1200 seri es power m odul e (U niversal power

supply) and plug the male end into a suitab le AC power receptacle.

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Step 3 If you are using a 1200 series power module, follow these additio nal step s:

a. Connect an Ethernet cable from the acces s point to your 10/10 0 Ethern et LAN . b. Plug the female end of the power cord into the 1200 series power module (Universal power supply)

and plug the male end into a sui table power re cepta cle.

c. Plug the power connector into the back of the access point.

At startup, all three LEDs on the top of the access point slowly blink amber, red, and green in sequence; the sequence takes a few minutes to complete. During normal operation, the LE Ds b link gree n. Refer to

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooti ng,” for LED descript ions.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Basic Con figuration,” to assign basic settings to the a ccess point.

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This chapter describes the initial configuration of the access point using the Internet browser-based management system and the serial interface. Y ou can also reach the management system through a Telnet session. Consult the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Softwar e Configuration Guide for complete instructions on using these interfaces.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Before You Star t, page 3-2

• Summary of Configuration Steps, page 3-2

• Using the IP Setup Utility, page 3-3

• Entering Basic Settin gs, pa ge 3-6

• Default Basic Settings, page 3-13

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Before configuring the access point, you need to obtain t he following informa tion (possi bly from your network administrator):

• The service set identifier (SSID) for the access point. If dual-band radio operation is supported,

different SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5-G Hz operat ion may be u sed.

• A system name for the access point. The name should describe the location or principal users of the

access point. The access point default system name is AIR-AP1200-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the access point MAC address.

• If your network does not use DHCP or BOOTP to assign IP addresses, you need the fo llowing:

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• The access poin t’s MAC address, which is pr i nted on t he labe l o n th e bott om of t he ac cess poin t.

• Security settings for th e wireless netw ork, such as WEP, LEAP, and MIC settings. Dif ferent s ecurity

settings may be used for the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless LANS. For additional information on configuring the access point security settings, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

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IP address for the access point IP address for the defa ult ga teway IP subnet mask for the access point

Summary of Configuration Steps

You use t he E xp ress Set up page to ass ign b asic s etti ngs to th e acc ess po int. For in struct ions on set ting up security , f ilte ring, and othe r access point featu res, refer to the Cisco Air onet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

You will follow these general steps to enter the access point’s basic settings:

1. Connect the Ethernet and power cables to the access point. For instructions refer to the “Connecting

the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-8.

2. Use an Interne t br owser to op en the ac cess poi nt’s manage ment syst em by browsing t o th e acc ess

point’s IP address or use a terminal emulator an d the ser ial co nsole port. If your network uses a DHCP server and you are using a Windows operating system (Windows 95,

98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP), you can use the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) to find the acc ess point ’s DHCP-assigned IP address. For othe r operating syst ems, you mu st use the seri al console port. For additional information on IPSU, refer to the “Using the IP Setup Utility” section on page 3-3.

To use the console port, you must connect an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable (refer to Appendix C,

“Console Cable Pinout s”) to your comput er’s COM po rt a nd to th e c on sole por t on t he back of the

access point and use a terminal emulator to open the management system. For additional information on using the console port, re fer to th e “Using a Terminal Emulator” section on page 3-9.

3. Enter basic settings on the Express Setup page as described in the “Entering Basic Settings” section

on page 3-6.

4. Mount the access point to the ceiling or wall. For mounting instructions, refer to Chapter 4,

“Mounting Instructio ns.”

5. Enter security and other access point option settings. Fo r additional information, refer to the Cisco

Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

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Using the IP Setup Utility

The IP Setup utility (IPSU) allows you to find the access point’s IP address when it has been assigned by a DHCP server. You can also use IPSU to set the access point’s IP address and SSID if they have not been changed from the defau lt setting s.

Note IPSU can be used only on th e following operating systems: Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP. For

other operating systems, you must use the access point console port and a terminal emulator program to configure the access point.

The sections below explain how to install the utility, how to use it to find the access point’s IP address, and how to use it to set the IP address and the SSID.

Obtaining and Installing IPSU

IPSU is available on the Cisco web site. Follow these steps to obtain and install IPSU:

Using the IP Setup Utility

Step 1 Use your Internet browser to ac cess the Cisc o Softwa re Center at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml

Step 2 Locate the utilities section and click on the individual files link for Windows. Step 3 Click IPSUvxxxxx.exe. The vxxxxxx identifies the software package version number. Step 4 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. Step 5 Download and save the file to a temporary directory on your hard drive and then exit the Internet browser. Step 6 Double-click IPSU vxxxxxx .exe in the temporary directory to expand the file. Step 7 Double-click Setup.exe and follow the steps provided by the installation wizard to install IPSU.

The IPSU icon appears on your compu ter desktop .

Finding the Access Point’s IP Address

If your access point rece i v es an IP addr ess fr om a DH CP serv er, you can use IPSU to find its IP add ress. You must run IPSU fr om a com pute r on the same subnet work as the a cces s point . Follow these steps to find the access po int’s IP address:

Step 1 Double-click the IPSU icon on your computer d eskto p to st art t he ut ility.

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Step 2 When the utility window opens, make sure the Get IP addr radio button in the Function box is selected.

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The IPSU scree n appe ars (s ee Figure 3-1).

Figure 3-1 IPSU Get IP Address Screen

Step 3 Enter the access point’s MAC address in the Device MAC ID field. The access point’s MAC address is

printed on the la bel on the bot tom of the uni t. It sh ould c onta in six pa irs of hexade cim al d igi ts. Your access point’s M AC address might look like the fol lowing example:

000164xxxxxx

Note Th e MAC address field is not case-sensitive.

Step 4 Click Get IP Address. Step 5 When the access point’s IP address appears in the IP Address field, write it down.

If IPSU reports that the IP address is 10.0.0.1, the default IP address, then the access point did not receive a DHCP-assigned IP address. To change the access point IP address using IPSU, refer to the “Setting the

Access Point’s IP Address and SSID” section on page 3 -4. To change the access point IP address using

the console port, refer to the “A ssigning Ba sic Settings” section on page 3-9.

Setting the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID

You can use IPSU to change the default IP address and SSID of the access point.

Note The computer you use to assign an IP address to the access point must have an IP address of its own and

be located on the same subnet as the access point.

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Note IPSU can change the access point’s IP address and SSID only from their default settings. After the IP

address and SSID have be en c ha nged, I PSU ca nnot cha ng e t he m aga in ( see th e “Using an Internet

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Note When using IPSU to change the SSID in a dual-mode access point, the SSIDs for both radios are changed

to the new setting.

Follow these steps to assign an IP address and an SSID to the access po int:

Step 1 Double-click the IPSU icon on your comp uter d eskto p to sta rt t he uti lity. Step 2 Click the Set Parameters radio button in the Function box (se e Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 IPSU Set Parameters Screen

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Enter the access point’s MAC address in the Device MAC ID field. The access point’s MAC address is printed on the la bel on the bot tom of the uni t. It sh ould c onta in six pa irs of hexade cim al d igi ts. Your access point’s M AC address might look like the fol lowing example:

004096xxxxxx

Note Th e MAC address field is not case-sensitive.

Step 4 Enter the IP addr es s yo u want t o assi gn to the a cce ss poi nt i n t he I P A ddr es s field. Step 5 Enter the SSID you want to assign to the access point in the SSID field.

Note You cannot set the SSID without also setting the IP address. However, you can set the IP address

without setting the SSID.

Step 6 Click Set Parameters to change the access point’s IP address and SSID settings. Step 7 Click Exit to exit IPSU.

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Entering Basic Settings

You can open the access point’s management system through your Internet browser or through the access point’s console port using a terminal emulator. Each method is described in this section.

Using an Internet browser

Follow these steps to enter basic settings with an Internet browser:

Step 1 Enter or paste your access point’s IP address in the browser’s address or loca tion field; if you are using

Netscape, the fiel d is labele d Netsite or Location; if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, the field is labeled Address. Press Enter.

Step 2 When the access poin t’s Summary Status pa ge appear s, click Setup. Whe n the Setup page ap pear s, cli ck

Express Setup. The Express Setup screen appears (Figure 3-3).

Note If the access point is new and its factory configuration has not been changed, the Express Setup

screen appears instead of the Summary Status screen when you first browse to the access point.

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Figure 3-3 Express Setup Screen

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Step 4 Select a configuratio n se rver pr ot ocol from th e Con figuratio n Server Pr otoc ol d rop -down arr ow menu.

The configuration server prot ocol you sele ct shoul d match you r network’s method of I P a ddres s assignment. The Co nfigurati on Se rver l ink ta kes you t o th e Boot Server Setup p age, w hic h you use to configure the access point to work with your network’s BOOT P or DHCP servers for automatic assignment of IP addresses.

The Configuration Server Protocol drop-down menu optio ns includ e:

• None—Yo ur network does not have an automatic system for IP address assignment.

• BOOTP—With Bootstrap Protocol, IP addr esse s ar e assig ned bas ed on M AC addresses.

• DHCP—With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP addresses are “leased” for pre deter mined

Step 5 Enter an IP address in the Default IP address field.

• If DHCP is not enabled, the IP address entered is the access point’s static IP address.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is enable d, the address you enter in this fi eld provide s the IP address only whe n

Step 6 Enter an IP subnet mask in the Default IP Subnet Mask field to identify the subnetwork so the access

point’s IP address can be recognized on the LAN.

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periods of time.

no server responds with an IP address for the a ccess poi nt.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is not enabled, this field is the subnet mask.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, this field provides the subnet mask only when no server responds to

the access point’s DHCP or BOOTP request.

Step 7 Enter the IP a ddr es s of y our de fau lt i nter ne t ga teway in the De fault Ga teway field. Th e ent ry

255.255.255.255 indicates no gateway. Clicking the Gateway link takes you to the Routing Setup page, which you use to configure the access point to communic ate with the IP ne twork routing syst em.

Step 8 For the AP Radio: Internal (2.4-GHz) settings, perform the following steps:

Note Th e radio pa rameter s can be differen t for the 2. 4-GHz and 5-GHz wirele ss LANs.

a. Enter an SSID for the access point’s 2.4-GHz wireless LAN in the Radio Service Set ID (SSID)

field. The SSID is a unique identifier that client devices use to associate with the access point. The SSID can be any alphan ume ric ent ry f rom 2 to 32 cha racte rs long.

b. Select a network role fo r the acc ess poin t from the Rol e in Radi o Network drop- down arrow. The

menu contains th e fol lowing op tio ns:

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Root Access Point—A wireless LAN transceiver that connects an Ethernet network with wireless client stations. Use this set ting if the ac cess point wi ll be connec ted to the wir ed LAN.

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Repeater Access Poin t—An access poi nt that tra nsfers data betwee n a client an d anoth er access point. Use this setting for access points not connected to the wired LAN.

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Site Survey Client—A station with a wireless connection to an access point. Use th is setting for diagnostics, such as when you need to test t he access point by having it communic ate with another access point.

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c. Select an Optimize Radio Network For opti on to assign eithe r preconf igur ed settings or customize d

settings for the access point radio:

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Throughput—Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce the access point’s ra nge.

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Range—Max imize s th e acc ess po int ’s range but might reduce throughp ut.

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Custom—The access point uses the settin gs you enter on the AP Radio Hard ware page. Click the Custom link to go to the AP Radio Hardware page.

d. To automatically configure the access point to be co mpat ible wi th o ther devices on yo ur wi reless

LAN, select an Ensure Compatibility With option:

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2-Mbps clients—Select this setting if your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that operate at 2 Mbps.

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non-Aironet 802.11—Select this setting if there are non-Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN.

Note Th e radio pa rameter s can be differen t for the 2. 4-GHz and 5-GHz wirele ss LANs.

a. Enter an SSID for the access point’s 5-GHz wireless LAN in the Radio Service Set I D (SSI D) field.

The SSID is a unique identifier that client devices use to associate with the access point. The SSID can be any alphanumeric en try fro m 2 to 32 charac ters long .

b. Select a network role fo r the acc ess poin t from the Rol e in Radi o Network drop- down arrow. The

menu contains th e fol lowing op tio ns:

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Root Access Point—A wireless LAN transceiver that connects an Ethernet network with wireless client stations. Use this set ting if the ac cess point wi ll be conne cted to the wir ed LAN.

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Repeater Access Poin t—An access poi nt that tra nsfers data betwee n a client an d anoth er access point. Use this setting for access points not connected to the wired LAN.

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c. Select an Optimize Radio Network For opti on to assign eithe r preconf igur ed settings or customize d

settings for the access point radio:

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Throughput—Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce the access point’s ra nge.

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Range—Max imize s th e acc ess po int ’s range but might reduce throughp ut.

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Custom—The access point uses the settin gs you enter on the AP Radio Hard ware page. Click the Custom link to go to the AP Radio Hardware page.

Step 10 To use Simplified Network Management Protocol (SNMP), enter a community name in the SNMP

Admin. Community field. This name automatically appears in the list of users authorized to view and make changes to the access point’s management system. Click the SNMP link to go to the SNMP Setup page, where you can edit other SNMP set tings.

You can define other SNMP communities with User Management (for additional information refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide).

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Step 11 Click OK to set your configurati on change s and the Set up page ap pear s. Your basic configuration is

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For additional information on security options, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

Using a Terminal Emulator

This section provides instructions for using the console port and Microsoft’s HyperTerminal to set basic access point settings; ot her term inal emul at or progr a ms are si m ilar. Typically, you would use the seri al interface when the access point is initially being configured with basic settings and is easily accessible. When the access point is initially configured and mounted in an elevated operating location, the browser interface is more convenient to use to make access point configuration changes.

Selecting Pages and Settings

With the serial interfa ce, w hen y ou en ter na mes an d sett ings tha t a ppe ar i n brac kets you j um p to t hat page or setting. H yper Terminal jumps to the pa ge o r sett ing as soon a s it reco gniz es a un ique nam e, so you need to enter only the first few characters in the page or setting name. For example: to jump from the home page to the Setup pa ge, yo u o nly need t o t ype s.

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Applying Changes to the Configuration

The serial int erface’s auto-appl y feature is on by default, so chan ges you make to any pag e are appli ed automatically w hen yo u m ove to anot her ma nage me nt p ag e. To apply changes a nd sta y o n the cu rr ent page, type apply and press Ente r.

Assigning Basic Settings

Follow these steps to assign basic settings to th e access poi nt using the co nsole port and a term inal emulator program :

Step 1 Connect a RJ-45 t o DB- 9 se ria l c abl e (Ci sco pa rt n um ber AI R-CO NCA B1 200 or r ef er to Appendix C,

“Console Cable Pinouts”) to the COM port on your computer and to the console port on the back of the

access point.

Note Both the Ethernet and console ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful to avoid accidently

connecting the serial cable to the Ethernet port connector.

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Figure 3-4 shows the location of the access point’s console port.

Figure 3-4 Connecting the Serial Cable

DB-9 to RJ-45

serial cable

Step 2 Open your te rmin al em ul ato r pro gra m. Step 3 Enter these settings for the connection into your terminal emulator program:

• Bits per second (b au d rat e): 9600

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: No parity

• Stop bits: 1

• Flow control: Xon/Xoff or None

Step 4 Press = to display the home page of the ac cess poin t.

RJ-45 serial

connector

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If the access point is new and its fact ory c on figuration ha s no t bee n c hang ed , th e Ex pre ss Setup p age appears. Go to Step 5.

If the access point ha s bee n co nfigured, the Summ ar y Status page appe ars. Perf orm the following additional steps:

a. Type s and the Setup screen appears. b. Type ex and the Express Setup screen appears. c. Go to Step 5.

Step 5 Type na to select Syst em Name. Enter a sy stem name for the acc ess point and press Enter. A descriptiv e

system name makes it eas y to ide nti fy t he a ccess p oi nt o n your n etwork.

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Step 6 Type t and then press Enter to select Terminal Type. To specify the type of console interface, perform

one of the following steps:

a. Type t and then press Enter to select teletype display on the console interface. b. Type a and then press Enter to select ANSI display on the console interface.

Step 7 Type pr and then press Enter to select Config Server Pro toco l. To select the type of prot ocol, p erfor m

one of the following steps:

• Type n to select none an d press Enter after you make your se lecti on.

• Type b to select BO OTP and press Enter after you make your selection .

• Type d to select DHCP a nd press Enter a fte r y ou ma ke you r s elect ion .

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Step 8 Type ad and then press Enter to select IP Address. Enter an IP address for the access point.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is not enab led, yo ur entry i s the ac cess poi nt’s static IP address.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, your entry provides the IP address only when the DHCP or BOOTP

Step 9 Type su and then press Enter to select IP Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the

subnetwork so the access po int’s IP address can be recog nized on the LAN.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is not enabled, your entry is the static subnet mask.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, your entry provides the subnet mask only whe n the DHCP or

Step 10 Type g and then press Enter to select Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of your default gateway.

The entry 255.255. 255 .255 i n dica tes no ga teway.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is not enabled, your entery is the static default gateway address.

• If DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, yo ur entry pr ovides t he de fault ga teway IP addre ss o nly when a

Step 11 For the AP Radio: Internal (2.4-GHz) settings, perform the following steps:

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server does not respond.

BOOTP server does not respond.

DHCP or BOOTP server does not respond .

Note Th e radio pa rameter s can be differen t for the 2. 4-GHz and 5-GHz wirele ss LANs.

a. Type ra and then press Enter to select Radio Service Set ID (SS ID). En ter an SSI D for th e access

point. The SSID is a uniq ue identifier that cl ien t devices use to associate with the access po int. The SSID can be any alphan ume ric ent ry f rom 2 to 32 cha racte rs long.

b. Type ro and then press Enter to select Role in Radio Network. The network roles include the

following options:

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Root Access Point—Type ro and then press Enter to select this setting. A wireless LAN transceiver that connects an Ethernet network with wireless client stations. Use this setting if the access point will be connected to the wired LAN.

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Repeater Access Point—Type re and then press Enter to select this setting. An access point that transfers data between a client and another access point. Use this setting for access points not connected to th e wire d LAN.

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Site Survey Client—Type s and then press Enter to select this setting. A station with a wireless connection to an access po int. Use this se tting for diag nostics, such as when you need to test the access point by having it comm uni cate wi th a no ther ac cess point .

c. Type op and then press Enter to select Optimize Radio Network For. These options assign either

preconfigured settings or custom ized sett ings for th e access poin t radio:

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Throughput—Type t and then press Enter to select this setting. Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce the access point’s range.

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Range—Type r and then press Enter to select this setting. Maximizes the access point’s range but might reduce throughput.

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Custom—Type c and then press Enter to select this setting. The access point uses the settings you enter on th e A P Ra dio Har dware p age. For a dditi onal in for mat ion on the A P Radi o Hardware page, refe r to th e Cisc o Aironet 1200 S eries Acce ss Point Software Configuration Guide.

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d. Use the Ensure Compatibility With setting to automatically configure the access point to be

compatible with other devices on your wireless LAN:

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2-Mbps clients —Type 2 and t hen press Enter to select this setting. Select this setting if your network contains Cisco Airon et devices that ope rate at 2 Mb ps.

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non-Aironet 802.11 —Type no and then press Enter to select this setting. Select this setting if there are non-Cisco Aironet devices on your wirele ss LAN.

Note Th e radio pa rameter s can be differen t for the 2. 4-GHz and 5-GHz wirele ss LANs.

a. Type ra and then press Enter to select Radio Service Set ID (SS ID). En ter an SSI D for th e access

point. The SSID is a uniq ue identifier that cl ien t devices use to associate with the access po int. The SSID can be any alph an umeric e ntr y from 2 to 32 ch ara cters long.

b. Type ro and then press Enter to select Role in Radio Network. The network roles include the

following options:

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c. Type op and then press Enter to select Optimize Radio Network For. These options assign either

preconfigured settings or custom ized sett ings for th e access poin t radio:

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Throughput—Type t and then press Enter to select this setting. Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce the access point’s range.

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Range—Type r and then press Enter to select this setting. Maximizes the access point’s range but might reduce throughput.

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Step 13 Type sn and then press Enter to select SN M P A dm in. Co mm unit y. Enter an SN M P c om mu ni ty n am e.

This name automatically appears in the list of users authorized to view and make changes to the access point’s management system.

You can define other SNMP communities with User Manag ement. F or additional in formation on SNMP, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

Step 14 Type ap and press Enter to apply your basic sett ings. Your basic configuration is complete, you can

close your termina l emula tor.

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Default Basic Settings

Table 3-1 lists the default settings on the access point’s Express Setup screen.

Table 3-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup Screen

Parameter Default Value

System Name AP1200-xxxxxx (t he l ast six cha rac ter s o f th e

Terminal Type (on seria l interface onl y) teletype Config Server Protocol DHCP IP address 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 255.255.255.255 AP Radio: Inte rnal (2 .4-G Hz ra dio)

SSID tsunami Role in Radio Network Root Access Point Optimize Radio N etwork For Throughput

AP Radio: Module (5-GH z radio)

SSID tsunami Role in Radio Network Root Access Point

Optimize Radio N etwork For Throughput Ensure Compatibility With (none selected) SNMP Admin. Comm unit y (blank)

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This chapter prov ides in struct ions fo r moun ting the acces s poin t to s uspended ceilin gs, v erti cal surf aces , or horizontal surfaces using the access poi nt mounti ng bracket.

The following sections are included in this chapter:

• Overview, page 4-2

• Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 4-3

• Mounting on a Suspende d Cei ling, page 4-4

• Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 4-5

• Securing the Access Point to the M ountin g Bracket, page 4-5

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You can mou nt the acc ess point on any of the fo llowing surfaces :

• Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as walls or ceilings

• Suspended ceilings

The access point ships with a detachable mounting bracket and the necessary mounting hardware. Because it is detachable, you can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your instal lation. You then install the mounting bracket and attach the access poin t when you are ready. Refer to Figure 4-1 to locate the various mounting holes for the method you intend to use.

characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of th e N ationa l E l ect rical Cod e (N EC ), suc h as above suspe nded ce il ings.

Note If you plan to mount the acc ess point wi th the 5-GH z radio in environmen tal air spac e, Cisco

recommends that you m ount t he acce ss p oint h oriz onta ll y wi th its an ten nas po intin g down. Doin g so results in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space.

Note When mounting the access point in a building’s environmental air space, you must use Ethernet cable

suitable for operation in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Figure 4-1 Mounting Bracket

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A mounting hardware kit is provided that contains the hardware and fasteners necessary to mount the access point. Refer to the Table 4-1 to identify the materials you need to mount your access point, then go to the section containi ng the specific moun ting proc edure.

Table 4-1 Material Needed to Mount Access Point

Mounting Method Materials Required In Kit

Horizontal or vertical surface Four #8 x 1 in. (25.4 mm) screws

Suspended ceiling Two caddy fasteners with studs

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Four wall anchors 3/16 in. (4.7 mm) or 3/32 in. (2.3 mm) dr ill bit Drill Standard screwdriver

Two plastic spacers Tw o 1 /4–20 Keps nuts with built-in washers Standard screwdriver Appropriate wrench or pliers

Yes Yes No No No

Yes Yes Yes No No

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface

Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface.

Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes. Step 2 Drill one of the following sized holes at the locations you marked:

• 3/16 in. (4.7 m m) if you are u sin g wall anc ho rs

• 1/8 in. (6.3 mm) if you are no t using wall anc hors

Step 3 Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them. Otherwise, go to Step 4. Step 4 Secure the mounting bracket to the surface using the #8 fasteners.

Note On a vertical surface, mount the bracket with its security hasp facing down.

Step 5 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket.

Note You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member

and using the appropriate fas teners.

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Note To comply with N EC code , a #1 0- 24 ground in g lug is pr ovided on th e mo unt ing br acket .

You should review Figure 4-2 be fore beginning the mounti ng process.

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Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ce iling.

Step 1 Determine the location where you want to mount the access point. Step 2 Attach two caddy fasteners to the suspended ceiling T-rail. Step 3 Use the mounting bracket to adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners so that they align with the

holes in the moun t ing b racke t.

Step 4 Use a standard screwdriver to tighten the cadd y fastener studs in place on the suspen ded ceili ng T-rail.

Do not overtighten.

Step 5 Install a plastic spacer on each caddy fastener stud. The spacer’s legs should contact the suspended

ceiling T-rail.

Step 6 Attach the mounting bracket to the caddy fastener studs and start a Keps nut on each stud. Step 7 Use a wrench or pliers to tighte n the Keps nuts. Do not overtighte n. Step 8 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket.

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Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket

Follow these steps to attach the access point to the mounting bracket.

Step 1 Line up the three mounting pi ns on the ac cess po int with th e large en ds of the keyhole-shape d hole s on

the mounting bracket.

Step 2 Insert the access point into the keyhole shaped holes and maintain a slight pressure to hold it in place. Step 3 Slide the access point’s mounting pins into the small ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on the mounting

bracket and push the connector end of the access point. You will hear a click when the locking detent contacts the ac ces s poin t and l ocks it int o plac e.

Step 4 Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables. Step 5 Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point’s Ethernet port. Step 6 Insert the 1200 series power module cable connector into the access point’s 4 8VD C power por t (if you

are using a l o ca l power sou rc e) .

Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket

The security hasp on the mounting bra cket enables you to lock the access point to the bracke t to m ake it more secure. When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket, the holes in the security hasps line up so y ou can i nstall a pa dloc k.

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This section contains the following topics:

• Overview, page 5-2

• Opening the Acce ss C over, page 5-3

• Removing a Blank Spac e r Car d, pa ge 5-4

• Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 5-5

• Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 5-7

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Caution Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can dam age the Ci sco Air onet radio a nd the i nte rnal com pon en ts of the

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This section pr ovides in struc tions for u pgr adin g the a cces s po int 2. 4-GH z r ad io. Th e fo llowing operations summarize th e upgrade pro cedu re:

• Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.

• Follow standard Electro Static Discharge procedures.

• Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface.

• Open the access point’s 2.4-GHz radio access cover.

• For an access point without the 2.4-GHz radio feature, remove the blank spacer card.

• For an access point with the 2.4-GHz radio feature, remove the existing 2.4-GHz card.

• Install the new 2.4-GHz radio car d.

• Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover.

access point. It is reco mmen ded that the 2.4-G Hz radio up grade procedur es be per formed by an ESD-trained service technician at an ESD-protected workstation.

Unpacking the Radio

Each 2.4-GHz radio is shipped with the following items:

• Quick start guide

• A product registra tio n ca rd

• A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench

• A 2.4 GHz radio p rod uct c omp lianc e l abe l

If anything is missing or dam aged, con t act your Ci sco r epre se ntative for supp ort.

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Opening the Access Cover

To open the 2.4-GHz radio access cover, follow the steps below:

Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. Step 2 Remove all static generating items from the work area, such as plastic material, styrofoam cups, and

other similar items.

Step 3 Place the access point and the new 2.4-GHz radio (in its antistatic bag) on an antistatic work surface. Step 4 Discharge any static buildup o n y our b ody by t ouchi ng a g rou nded surfa ce ( ant ista tic work su rfac e)

before proceeding .

Step 5 Position the access point so that the bottom cover is facing up.

Caution The internal access point com pon en ts a nd the 2.4- GHz r adio ca n b e da mage d by ESD f rom im pro per

handling.

Step 6 Remove the bottom access cover (see Figure 5-1) using the T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench

provided with your Cisco radi o car d.

Opening the Access Cover

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Removing a Blank Spacer Card

When your access point is not facto ry- co nfigured wit h a 2.4- GHz radi o, it cont ain s a bl ank spa cer c a rd in the internal mini-PCI connector. You must remove the blank spacer card prior to installing a new

2.4-GHz radio c ard.

Caution Handle all c omponents carefull y and observe all ESD precautions. The internal acce ss point components

and the 2.4-GH z ra dio c an be da mage d by E SD f rom imp rop er h and ling.

To remove the blank spacer card from the mini-PCI connector, following the steps below:

Step 1 Push the card-ret ainin g clips (on ea ch si de of c ard) away from the card (see Figure 5-2). When released,

the board springs u p.

Figure 5-2 Location of Retaining Clips on Blank Spacer Card

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1 Card-retaining clips 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Antenna connector (b lack wire )

Step 2

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Step 3 Remove the ante nn a wir es fr om the b l ank sp ac er ca rd .

Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemb lie s, hand le them by t hei r co nne cto rs.

Step 4 Remove the blank spacer card from the mini-PCI connector.

For instructions on installing the radio card , go to the “Installing a 2. 4-GHz R adio” section.

Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio

To remove a 2.4-GHz ra dio ca rd from y our acc ess p oi nt, foll ow the step s b elow:

Caution The internal access point com pon en ts a nd the 2.4- GHz r adio ca n b e da mage d by ESD f rom im pro per

handling.

Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio

Step 1 Use your fingers to carefully re move the antenn a wire conne ctors fr om the 2.4-G Hz radio ca rd.

Caution The antenna connectors can be damaged by using a pair of long-nose pliers during the removal

process.

Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemb lie s, hand le them by t hei r co nne cto rs.

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Step 2 Remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from the mini- PCI co nnector by perfor ming the following operat ions:

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a. Push the card-retaining clips (on each side of card) away from the card (see Figure 5-3). When

released, the radio card springs up (see Figure 5-4).

Figure 5-3 Location of Retaining Clips on 2.4-GHz Radio Card

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Grasp the radio card o nly on the edge s, being ca refu l not to touc h compo nents on the board or the

gold connector pi ns.

c. Remove the 2.4-GHz card from the mini-PCI connector.

Step 3 Place the removed 2.4GHz radio card into an anti-static bag.

For instructions on installing a new radio card , go to the “Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio” section.

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Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio

To install a new 2.4-GHz radio card into the access point, follow the steps below.

Caution The internal access point com pon en ts a nd the 2.4- GHz r adio ca n b e da mage d by ESD f rom im pro per

handling.

Step 1 Carefully remove the Cisc o Airo ne t 2. 4- GHz r ad io ca rd from i ts a nti -static b ag. Step 2 Grasp the radio card on ly on the edges, bein g ca refu l no t to tou ch compon en ts on the bo ar d or th e gol d

connector pins.

Step 3 Connect the bl ack a ntenna wire conn ecto r to the r adio card ante nna con nector ma rked b y th e bla ck la bel

(see Figure 5-4).

Caution To avoid damaging the an tenna w ire assemb lies , handle them by their connect ors.

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Step 4 Connect the white antenna wire co nnector to the ra dio card antenna c onnector mark ed by the white lab el

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Step 5 Insert the radio card into the access point’s mini-PCI connector by following the steps below:

Step 6 Carefully push the card down (towards the access point’s motherboard) until the card-retaining clips lock

Step 7 Carefully position the ante nna wires so that the metal conne ctors do not touch eac h other.

Caution Damage to the radio could occur if the an tenna co nnec tors are touc hing when power is appli ed. If they

Step 8 Reinstall the 2.4 -GHz r adio acces s co v er and use the T-10 tamper -resis tan t Torx L-wrench to t ighten the

Step 9 Remove the backing paper from the 2.4-G Hz radi o product compli ance labe l. Step 10 Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the access point’s product compliance label as

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a. Tilt the radio card at approximately 20

connector (see Figure 5-4).

b. Push the card into the mini-PCI connector unil it clicks into place.

into the notches on the si de of the ra dio card (you will he ar a click ).

are touching, carefully rotate them in opposite directions until they are separated.

cover’s retaining s cr ew.

shown in Figure 5-5.

to 30o so that its gold pins are aligned with the mini-PCI

Figure 5-5 Location of Product Compliance Labels

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Note If your access point contains a 5-GHz radio module, there will also be a 5-GHz radio product

compliance label on the back of the unit.

The radio card instal lation is n ow complete. To configure the 2.4-GHz radio card wi th your wir eless network settings refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

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5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade

This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the 5-GHz radio module and includes the following sections:

• Overview, page 6-2

• Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover, page 6-2

• Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 6-3

• Installing a 5-GH z Ra dio M odule, pa ge 6-5

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Overview

This section provide s inst ruct ions for u pgr ad ing the a cces s po int 5- GHz ra dio mod ule. The f ollowing operations summarize th e upgrade pro cedu re:

1. Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.

2. Place your acc ess poi nt on a f lat surfa ce.

3. For an access point without the 5-GHz radio feature, remove the 5-GHz radio access cover.

4. For an access point wi th th e 5- GHz r adi o f eatur e, r emove the exi st ing 5-GH z ra dio m odul e.

5. Install the new 5-GHz ra dio m odule .

Unpacking the Radio Module

Each 5-GHz radio module is shipped with the following items :

• Quick start guide

• A product registra tio n ca rd

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• A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench

• A 5-GHz radio pro duc t c ompl iance la bel

If anything is missing or dam aged, con t act your Cisc o r epre se ntative for supp ort.

Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover

To remove the 5-GHz radio access cover, follow the instructions below:

Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you.

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Step 3 Remove the 5-GHz access cover (see Figure 6-1) using the supplied Torx L-wrench.

Figure 6-1 5-GHz Radio Access Cover

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To remove the 5-GHz radio module, fo llow the instruct ions bel ow:

Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surfac e so that the unit is upright with the front end faci ng you. Step 3 Unscrew the two mounting screws using the supplied Torx L-wrench (Figure 6-2).

Figure 6-2 5-GHz Radio Module

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Step 4 Insert your fingers into the base of the 5-GHz radio module (closest to the access point) and pull straight

out from the access point (see Figure 6-3).

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Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module

To install a new 5-GHz radio module into your access point, follow the steps below:

Step 1 Before you can in stall a n ew 5-GHz ra dio modul e, you m ust r emove the ac cess cover or a n existing

5-GHz radio module (refer to “Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover” or “Removing a 5-GHz Radio

Module”).

Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surfac e so that the unit is upright with the front end faci ng you. Step 3 Grasp the new 5-GHz radio module by it’s base (with the an tenna poin ting up) a nd insert the card int o

the access point’s card-bus slot (see Figure 6-4).

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Step 5 Tighten the 5-GHz radio mo dule moun tin g sc rews (se e Figure 6-5) using the supplied Torx L-wrench.

Figure 6-5 Location of Mounting Screws

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Step 6 Step 7 Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the product compliance label (see Figure 6-6).

Remove the backing pap er from t h e 5-G Hz r adio pr odu ct co mpli anc e lab el.

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Note If your access point contains an internal 2.4-GHz radio, there will also be a 2.4-GHz radio

product complian ce labe l o n t h e ba ck of the uni t.

The 5-GHz radio module installation is now co mplete. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to Chapter 3, “Basic Configuration,” and to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configu ration Guide.

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This chapter provid es trou blesh ooti ng proc ed ures for b asic p rob lem s w ith t he ac cess poin t. For additional diagnostic and troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configu ration Guide. For the most up-to-date troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco TAC website at the following URL (select Top Issues and then selec t Wireless Technologies):

http://www.cisco.com/tac

Sections in this chapter include:

• Checking the Top Panel Indicators, page 7-2

• Checking Basic Settings , page 7-3

• Resetting to the Default Configurat ion, pag e 7-4

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If your access point is not communicating, check the three indicators on the top panel. You can use them to quickly assess the uni t’s status. Figure 7-1 shows the indicators.

Figure 7-1 Indicators on the 1200 Series Access Point

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The indicators signals have the following meanings:

• The Ethernet indic ator sign als traffic on the wired LAN , or Ether net inf rastruc ture. T his indica tor

blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure.

• The status indicator sig nals oper ational status. Blin king gree n indic ates that the ac cess poin t is

operating normally but is not associated with any wireless devices. Steady green indicates that the access point is associated with a wireless client.

For repeater access points , blinking 50% on, 50% off indicates the repea ter is not asso ciat ed with the root access po int ; bli nking 7/8 on, 1/8 off ind icat es that t h e re pea te r is a sso cia ted with the ro ot access point but no client devices are associated with the repeater; steady green indicates that the repeater is associated with the root access point and client devices are associated with the repeater.

• The radio indicator 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.

Note The Radio and St at us in dica tor s a re u s ed f or both 2. 4-GH z a nd 5- GHz r ad io o pe rat ion.

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Table 7-1 lists the meanings of the indicator signals.

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Message type

Association status

Operational – Steady

Error/warning Blinking

Failure Steady red Steady red St ead y r ed Firmware failure; di sconn ec t p ower from

Firmware upgrade

Ethernet indicator

– Steady

– Blinking

Blinking green

– Steady

amber Blinking red ––Ethernet cable is disconnected.

– Blinking

– Steady red – Unit is loading new firmware.

Status indicator

green

green Steady

green

green Steady

green

amber

Radio indicator

– At least one wireless client device is

– No client d e vice s are asso ciated ; che ck the

Blinking green

– Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets.

Blinking amber

– Transmit/receive Ethernet errors.

– General warnin g.

Meaning

associated w ith t he unit .

unit’s SSID and WEP settings. Transmitting/receiving radio packets.

Maximum retries or buf fer full occurred on the radio.

the unit and reapply power.

Checking Basic Settings

Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients. If the access point does not co mmunic ate wit h clie nt devices, chec k the fo llowing area s.

SSID

The wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. The default SSID is tsuna mi for both the 2. 4-GHz and 5- GHz ra dios.

Note The dual mode access point c an support different SSIDs for the 2. 4-GHz and 5-G Hz rad ios.

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WEP Keys

The WEP key you use to transmit data must b e set up exactly the sam e on your ac cess poin t and any wireless devices with which it associate s. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your wireless LAN adapter to 0987654321 and select it as the transmit key , you must also set WEP Key 3 on the access point to exactly the same value. The access point does not need to use Key 3 as its transmit key, however.

Refer to the Cisco A ironet 1200 Serie s A ccess Point Software Configuration Guide for instructions on setting the access point’s WEP keys.

Security Settings

Wireless client s attempting to authenticate with y our access point must support the same security options configured in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashi ng, a nd 802.1 X prot ocol vers ions.

Note In the dual mode access point, the security settings can be different for the 2.4-GHz and the 5-GHz

wireless LANs.

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If a wireless client is unab le to authenticate with your ac ce ss point, c ontac t the system administrator for proper security settings in the client adapter and for the wireless client adapter driver and firmware versions that are compatible with the access point settings.

Refer to the Cisco A ironet 1200 Serie s A ccess Point Software Configuration Guide for instructions on setting and verifying the access point’s security options.

Resetting to the Default Configuration

If you forget the password tha t a ll ows you to con figure t he a c cess point, y ou may ne ed to co mple tely reset the configuration. Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults.

Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys,

the IP address, and the SSID. If you do not need to re set the entire configuration, use the Configuration Reset buttons on the System Configuration Setup page in the web-b rowser interface. Consu lt the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide for more inf orm a tion o n t h e re set buttons in the Internet brow ser interface.

Step 1 Connect a DB-9 to RJ-4 5 seri al ca ble (Cis co part n umb er A I R-CON CAB1 200) to t he CO M p or t on

your computer and to the ser ial por t on the back of t he access p oint. For serial cable pin outs refe r to

Appendix C, “Console Cable Pinouts.”

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Step 2 Open a terminal-emulation program on your computer.

Note Th ese in struct ions de scri be M icr osof t H yper Teminal; other prog rams ar e simil ar.

Step 3 In the Connect ion D esc ript ion wi ndow, enter a name an d sele ct an ic on for t he co nne ction a nd clic k

OK.

Step 4 In the Connect To window, select the port to which the cable is connected and click OK. Step 5 In the Port Settings window, enter the following settings:

Step 6 Click OK, and press Enter. Step 7 When the Summary Status screen appears, reboot the access point by unplugging the power connector

or the Ethernet ca ble (whe n using in- lin e power) a nd the n p luggin g i t b ack i n.

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• Bits per second (b au d rat e): 9600

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: No parity

• Stop bits: 1

• Flow control: Xon/Xoff or None

Step 8 When the access point reboots and the Summary Status screen reappears, type :resetall, and press Enter. Step 9 Type yes, and press Enter to confirm the command.

Note The resetall command is valid for only 2 minutes imme dia tely a fter the acc ess po int rebo ots. If you do

not enter and confirm the resetall command during that 2-minute period, reboot the access point again.

Step 10 After the ac cess poin t re boot s and the E xpre ss Set up scr een a ppear s, rec onfigure t he a cce ss poi nt by

using the terminal emulator or an Internet browser.

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Translated Safety Warnings

This appendix provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English. The following safety warnings appear in thi s ap pendi x:

• Dipole Antenna I nsta llati on Warning, page A-2

• Explosive Device Proximity Warning, page A-3

• Installation and G rou nding Warning, page A-4

• Lightning Activity Warning, page A-6

• Installation Warning, page A-7

• Circuit Breaker (15A ) Warning, page A-8

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In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.

Om te voldoen aan de FCC radiofrequentie (RF) blootstellingslimieten dienen dipoolantennes zich minstens 20 cm of meer van de lichamen van alle personen bevinden.

FCC:n antamien radiotaajuuksille altistumista koskevien rajoitusten mukaan dipoliantennien on sijaittava vähintään 20 cm:n päässä kaikista henkilöistä.

Pour se conformer aux limites d’exposition à la fréquence radio préconisées par la FCC (Federal Communications Commission), les antennes dipôles doivent se situer à un minimum de 20 cm de toute personne.

Um die in den FCC-Richtlinien festgelegten Expositionshöchstgrenzen für Radiofrequenzen (RF) nicht zu überschreiten, sollten Dipolantennen mindestens 20 cm (7,9 Zoll) vom Körper aller Person entfernt aufgestellt werden.

Per conformarsi ai limiti FCC di esposizione a radiofrequenza (RF), le antenne a dipolo devono stare ad una distanza minima di 20 cm dal corpo di ogni persona.

I henhold til eksponeringsgrensene for radiofrekvenser (RF), skal dipole antenner befinne seg på en avstand av minst 20 cm eller mer fra mennesker.

Para estar de acordo com as normas FCC de limites de exposição para freqüência de rádio (RF), as antenas dipolo devem estar distantes no mínimo 20 cm (7,9 pol) do corpo de qualquer pessoa.

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Para cumplir con los límites de exposición de radio frecuencia (RF) de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) es preciso ubicar las antenas dipolo a un mínimo de 20 cm (7,9 pulgadas) o más del cuerpo de las personas.

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Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting

environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

Gebruik dit draadloos netwerkapparaat alleen in de buurt van onbeschermde ontstekers of in een omgeving met explosieven indien het apparaat speciaal is aangepast om aan de eisen voor een dergelijk gebruik te voldoen.

Älä käytä johdotonta verkkolaitetta suojaamattomien räjäytysnallien läheisyydessä tai räjäytysalueella, jos laitetta ei ole erityisesti muunnettu sopivaksi sellaiseen käyttöön.oen.

Ne jamais utiliser un équipement de réseau sans fil à proximité d'un détonateur non blindé ou dans un lieu présentant des risques d'explosion, sauf si l'équipement a été modifié à cet effet.

Benutzen Sie Ihr drahtloses Netzwerkgerät nicht in der Nähe ungeschützter Sprengkapseln oder anderer explosiver Stoffe, es sei denn, Ihr Gerät wurde eigens für diesen Gebrauch modifiziert und bestimmt.

Non utilizzare la periferica di rete senza fili in prossimità di un detonatore non protetto o di esplosivi a meno che la periferica non sia stata modificata a tale proposito.

Ikke bruk den trådløse nettverksenheten nært inntil uisolerte fenghetter eller i et eksplosivt miljø med mindre enheten er modifisert slik at den tåler slik bruk.

Não opere o dispositivo de rede sem fios perto de cápsulas explosivas não protegidas ou num ambiente explosivo, a não ser que o dispositivo tenha sido modificado para se qualificar especialmente para essa utilização.

caps or in an explosive

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No utilizar un aparato de la red sin cable cerca de un detonador que no esté protegido ni tampoco en un entorno explosivo a menos que el aparato haya sido modificado con ese fin.

Använd inte den trådlösa nätverksenheten i närheten av oskyddade tändhattar eller i en explosiv miljö om inte enheten modifierats för att kunna användas i sådana sammanhang.

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Zorg dat de antenne niet in de buurt wordt geplaatst van langs het plafond lopende stroomkabels of andere voorzieningen voor licht of elektriciteit of op een plaats waar contact met dergelijke stroomvoorzieningen mogelijk is. Wees bij het installeren van de antenne uiterst voorzichtig dat u niet in contact komt met hierboven vermelde stroomvoorzieningen, aangezien dit kan leiden tot ernstig lichamelijk of dodelijk letsel. Voor het juist installeren en aarden van de antenne, dient u de nationale en plaatselijke verordeningen te raadplegen (bijv. in de VS: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Älä sijoita antennia lähelle voimajohtoja, muita sähkövalo- tai virtapiirejä tai paikkaa, jossa se voi joutua kosketuksiin sellaisten piirien kanssa. Kun asennat antennia, varo, ettet joudu kosketuksiin mainittujen piirien kanssa, sillä seurauksena voi olla vakava vamma tai kuolema. Katso antennin asennus- ja maadoitustiedot kansallisista ja paikallisista sähkösäännöksistä (esimerkiksi Yhdysvalloissa NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810 ja Kanadassa Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Ne placez pas l’antenne à proximité d'une ligne aérienne ou d'autres circuits d'éclairage ou d'alimentation, ou dans un endroit où elle risque d'être en contact avec des circuits de ce type. Lors de son installation, assurez-vous bien qu'elle ne touche pas de tels circuits car cela risquerait d'entraîner des blessures graves voire mortelles. Pour une installation et mise à la terre correctes de l’antenne, veuillez consulter les codes nationaux et locaux (e. g. États-Unis : National Electrical Code, Article 810 ; Canada : Code électrique canadien, Section 54).

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Plazieren Sie die Antenne nicht in der Nähe von Starkstrom-Freileitungen oder Schwach- bzw. Starkstromkreisen oder an Stellen, wo sie damit in Kontakt kommen könnte. Gehen Sie bei der Installation der Antenne besonders vorsichtig vor, damit Sie nicht in Kontakt mit derartigen Stromkreisen kommen, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen sogar mit Todesfolge führen kann. Wenden Sie sich bitte an nationale und lokale Ämter für Elektrosicherheit, um die Antenne sachgerecht zu installieren und zu erden.

Non sistemare l’antenna nelle vicinanze della circuiti elettrici generali o di altri circuiti di ailluminazione o di alimentazione, o dove questa possa venire a contatto con tali circuiti. Durante l’installazione dell’antenna, prestare particolare attenzione a non entrare in contatto con tali circuiti, in quanto questo potrebbe provocare seri danni o morte. Per un’accurata installazione e sistemazione al suolo dell’antenna, fare riferimento ai codici nazionali e locali (es. U.S.A.: NFPA 70, Codice Elettrico Nazionale, Articolo 810, Canada: Codice Elettrico Canadese, Sezione 54).

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Plasser ikke antennen nær de overliggende strømledningene eller andre lys- eller strømkretser, eller der den kan komme i kontakt med slike kretser. Ved installering av antennen, må du være ytterst forsiktig slik at du ikke kommer i kontakt med slike kretser. Dette kan føre til alvorlig skade eller dødsfall. For riktig installasjon og jording av antennen, se statlige og lokale forskrifter (for eksempel i USA: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810 og i Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Não coloque a antena perto de linhas de alimentação, de outros circuitos ou onde possa entrar em contato com esses circuitos. Ao instalar a antena, tenha muito cuidado para não tocar nesses circuitos, visto que podem provocar ferimentos graves ou até a morte. Para obter informações sobre como instalar e aterrar corretamente a antena, consulte a legislação local e nacional (por ex., NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Artigo 810, Canadá: Canadian Electrical Code, Seção 54).

No coloque la antena cerca de cables de tendido eléctrico u otros circuitos, ni donde pueda entrar en contacto con dichos circuitos. Al instalar la antena, extreme las precauciones para no entrar en contacto con circuitos de esas características, ya que puede sufrir heridas graves e incluso la muerte. Para una correcta instalación y conexión a tierra de la antena, consulte los códigos nacionales y locales (p.ej., Estados Unidos: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Artículo 810, Canadá: Canadian Electrical Code, Apartado 54).

Placera inte antennen nära överhängande kraftledningar, andra elljus- eller strömkretsar eller där den kan komma i kontakt med sådana kretsar. Vid installation av antennen måste du vara mycket försiktig så att du inte kommer i kontakt med sådana kretsar, eftersom de kan orsaka allvarlig kroppsskada eller dödsfall. För riktig installation och jordning av antennen, undersök landets and den lokala omgivningens koder (t.ex. U.S.: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

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Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen.

Älä työskentele järjestelmän parissa äläkä yhdistä tai irrota kaapeleita ukkosilmalla.

Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ou débrancher les câbles pendant un orage.

Arbeiten Sie nicht am System und schließen Sie keine Kabel an bzw. trennen Sie keine ab, wenn es gewittert.

Non lavorare sul sistema o collegare oppure scollegare i cavi durante un temporale con fulmini.

Utfør aldri arbeid på systemet, eller koble kabler til eller fra systemet når det tordner eller lyner.

Não trabalhe no sistema ou ligue e desligue cabos durante períodos de mau tempo (trovoada).

No operar el sistema ni conectar o desconectar cables durante el transcurso de descargas eléctricas en la atmósfera.

Vid åska skall du aldrig utföra arbete på systemet eller ansluta eller koppla loss kablar.

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Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Raadpleeg de installatie-aanwijzingen voordat u het systeem met de voeding verbindt.

Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen.

Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation.

Lesen Sie die Installationsanweisungen, bevor Sie das System an die Stromquelle anschließen.

Consultare le istruzioni di installazione prima di collegare il sistema all’alimentatore.

Les installasjonsinstruksjonene før systemet kobles til strømkilden.

Leia as instruções de instalação antes de ligar o sistema à sua fonte de energia.

Ver las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

Läs installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till dess strömförsörjningsenhet.

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This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).

Dit produkt is afhankelijk van de installatie van het gebouw voor kortsluit(overstroom)beveiliging. Controleer of er een zekering of stroomverbreker van niet meer dan 120 Volt wisselstroom, 15 A voor de V.S. (240 Volt wisselstroom, 10 A internationaal) gebruikt wordt op de fasegeleiders (alle geleiders die stroom voeren).

Tämä tuote on riippuvainen rakennukseen asennetusta oikosulkusuojauksesta (ylivirtasuojauksesta). Varmista, että vaihevirtajohtimissa (kaikissa virroitetuissa johtimissa) käytetään Yhdysvalloissa alle 120 voltin, 15 ampeerin ja monissa muissa maissa 240 voltin, 10 ampeerin sulaketta tai suojakytkintä.

Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vérifier qu'un fusible ou qu'un disjoncteur de 120 V alt., 15 A U.S. maximum (240 V alt., 10 A international) est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de charge).

Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, daß im Gebäude ein Kurzschluß- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, daß eine Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr als 240 V Wechselstrom, 10 A (bzw. in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom, 15 A) an den Phasenleitern (allen stromführenden Leitern) verwendet wird.

Questo prodotto dipende dall’installazione dell’edificio per quanto riguarda la protezione contro cortocircuiti (sovracorrente). Verificare che un fusibile o interruttore automatico, non superiore a 120 VCA, 15 A U.S. (240 VCA, 10 A internazionale) sia stato usato nei fili di fase (tutti i conduttori portatori di corrente).

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Dette produktet er avhengig av bygningens installasjoner av kortslutningsbeskyttelse (overstrøm). Kontroller at det brukes en sikring eller strømbryter som ikke er større enn 120 VAC, 15 A (USA) (240 VAC, 10 A internasjonalt) på faselederne (alle strømførende ledere).

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Este produto depende das instalações existentes para protecção contra curto-circuito (sobrecarga). Assegure-se de que um fusível ou disjuntor não superior a 240 VAC, 10A é utilizado nos condutores de fase (todos os condutores de transporte de corrente).

Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) deló propio edificio. Asegurarse de que se utiliza un fusible o interruptor automático de no más de 240 voltios en corriente alterna (VAC), 10 amperios del estándar internacional (120 VAC, 15 amperios del estándar USA) en los hilos de fase (todos aquéllos portadores de corriente).

Denna produkt är beroende av i byggnaden installerat kortslutningsskydd (överströmsskydd). Kontrollera att säkring eller överspänningsskydd används på fasledarna (samtliga strömförande ledare) för internationellt bruk max. 240 V växelström, 10 A (i USA max. 120 V växelström, 15 A).

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Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

This appendix p rovides de cla rat ions of co nform ity a nd regul at ory inf orm atio n f or the Cisc o Air onet 1200 Series Access Points.

This appendix cont ai ns the fo llowing sec tio ns:

• Manufacturers Federal Commu nication Com mission Decl aration of Conf ormit y Statemen t

• Department of C ommuni ca tio ns—Canada

• European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

• Declaration of Conf orm ity f or RF Exp osur e

• Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan

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Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

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Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

T ested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Models: AIR-AP1200 with AIR-MP20B-A-K9 and/or AIR-RM20A-A-K9,

AIR-AP122 0B -A- K9, AI R AP1 220 A- A-K 9

FCC Certification number: LDK 1 020 42 (A IR -M P20B -A-K 9)

LDK 102045 (AIR -RM 20 A-A -K9)

Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.

170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134- 170 6 USA

This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not ca use h ar mf ul i nte rf er ence , an d

2. This device mu s t ac cep t any interference received, in clu d in g inter f er en ce th at may cau se u ndesired

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference whe n the equi pmen t is opera ted in a resi dential environment. This eq uipm ent gene rates, uses, and radiat es r a dio f req uency en ergy, and if not ins tall ed a nd used i n ac co rdanc e w ith the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or re loca te the r ece iving an tenn a.

• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dea ler o r an experi enc ed radi o/T V t ech ni cia n.

Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non- int erfe renc e ba sis w ith ot her devices o pera ting a t t his

frequency when using in tegrat ed a nten na s or th ose l iste d in Table B-1. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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Caution W ithin the 5.15-5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34-48) the U-NII devices are restricted to indoor

operations to reduce an y potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite Syste m (MSS) operations.

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Table B-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Antennas

Cisco Part Number Model Gain

AIR-ANT1949 Ya gi 13.5 AIR-ANT4121 Omni-directi onal 12.0 AIR-ANT3549 Patch 8.5 AIR-ANT2012 Spatial diversity 6.5 AIR-ANT1729 Patch 6.0 AIR-ANT2506 Omni-direct iona l 5.1 AIR-ANT3213 Omni-direct iona l 5.0 AIR-ANT1728 Omni-direct iona l 5.0 AIR-ANT3195 Patch 3.0 AIR-ANT5959 Omni-direct iona l 2.0 AIR-ANT4941 Dipole 2.2

Department of Communications—Canada

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.

This device co mplie s with Class B Lim its o f Indust ry Can ada. Oper ati on is su b jec t to th e following two conditions:

1. This device may not ca use h ar mf ul i nte rf er ence , an d

2. This device mu s t ac cep t any interference received, in clu d in g inter f er en ce th at may cau se u ndesired

operation.

Cisco Aironet 11-Mbps, 2.4-G Hz Access Points ar e certified to the requi rements of RSS-1 39-1 and RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectru m devices, and Cisco Airone t 54-Mbps, 5-GHz Access Poin ts 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 or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Can adian regula tions. For furthe r informa tion, contact your local Ind ustry Canada office.

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Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren

entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU.

Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante

bestemmelser i Directiv 1999/5/EF.

Español: Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de

la Directive 1999/5/EC.

Έλληνας

Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions

Íslenska: Þessi búnaður samrýmist lögboðnum kröfum og öðrum ákvæðum tilskipunar

Italiano: Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanc iti dalla

Nederlands: Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van

Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante

Português: Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva

Suomalainen: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä asetettujen

Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra

Αυτός ο εξοπλισµός συµµορφώνεται µε τις ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές διατάξεις της Οδηγίας

pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.

1999/5/ESB.

Direttiva 1999/5/EC.

richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

bestemmelser i EU-directiv 1999/5/EC.

1999/5/EC.

muidenkin ehtojen mukainen.

relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.

1999/5/EΚ.

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The Declarati on of C onform i ty r ela ted t o this pr oduct can be f ound a t t h e foll owing UR L:

http://www.ciscofax.com

For 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW ra dios, the fol lowing standards were applie d:

• Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2

• EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301 .89-17

• Safety: EN 60950

The following CE mark is affixed to the 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW radios:

Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to

certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance.

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level above 100 mW equivalent

isotropic radia ted po wer ( EIRP) are co nsidere d as not com pliant with th e abo ve me ntione d directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and other countries that have adopted the European R&TTE direct ive 1999/5/EC or the CEPT re comme ndation Rec 70.03 or bo th. For more details on legal combinatio ns of power le ve ls and antennas, refer to th e Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configu ration Guide.

For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz access points with 40 mW radi os, the following standa rds were appl ied:

• Radio: EN 301.893

• EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301 .489-1 7

• Safety: EN 60950

The following CE mark is affixed to the 54 Mbps, 5 GHz access points with 40 mW radios:

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Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

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Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OE T 65C and found co mplia nt to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio freq uency devices. For ant enna s AI R-AN T412 1 a nd AIR- AN T1949, the eq uipment shoul d be positioned mor e tha n 2 m (39. 4 in ) f rom your b ody or n earby pe rs ons. All oth er a ppr oved antenna s (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) should be insta lled more than 20 cm (7. 9 in) from you r body or nea rby persons.

The access point (with 5 GHz integrated antenna) must be installed to maintain a minimum 30 cm (11.8 in) co-located separation distance from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used with the access point. A ny anten nas or tran smitters not ap prov ed by the FCC cann ot be co-l ocated with the access point antennas. The access point’s co-located 2.4 GHz (2.2 dBi) and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum s eparation d istance of 10 cm (3. 9 in) and are complian t with the applicabl e FCC RF e xposure limit when transmitting simultaneously.

Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.

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 gu id eline s ar e pr ovided i n bot h Japa ne se a nd E ngli sh.

Japanese Translation

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This equipment op erates 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 un licen sed sp eci fied low-power radio st atio ns ) use d in fac tory p rod uctio n l ine s.

1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio

stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to a pre mises radio station of RF-ID, promp tly change the

frequency or stop u s ing th e device; co nt ac t th e n umb er b elow an d as k fo r r e com mend at ion s on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions.

3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact

the number below. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500

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Console Cable Pinouts

This appendix ident if ie s the pino uts fo r the ser ial consol e cab le that c onnect s to the ac cess p oint ’s serial console port. The appe nd ix c on tains the fo llowing sec tions:

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Overview

The access point requ ire s a spec ial s er ial cable that connects the access po in t 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.

Console Port Signals and Pinouts

Use the console RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect the access point’s console port to t he C OM por t of your PC running a terminal emulati on program .

Note Both the Ethernet and console ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful to avoid accidently connecting the

serial cable to the Ethernet port connector.

Table C-1 l ist s the sig na ls a nd pi nou ts f or the c onsole RJ-4 5 t o D B-9 seri al cab le.

Table C-1 Signals and Pinouts for a Console RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Cable

Appendix C Console Cable Pinouts

Console Port PC COM Port

RJ-45 DB-9 Pins Signals

- - 9 RI 1NC 8CTS 2NC 7DSR 3 TXD 6 RXD 4 GND 5 GND 5 GND 4 GND 6 RXD 3 TXD 7NC 2DTR 8NC 1RTS

1. NC indicates not connected.

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GLOSSARY

802.11

802.11a

802.11b

Access Point

Ad Hoc Network

Antenna Gain

Associated

The IEEE standard that specif ies carr ier sense m edia access c ontrol and ph ysical layer specifications f or 1- and 2- megabit-p er-second ( Mb ps) w ire less LAN s operating in the 2.4 GHz band .

The IEEE standard that specif ies carr ier sense m edia access c ontrol and ph ysical layer specifications for wireless LANs operating in the 5-GHz frequency band.

The IEEE standard that specif ies carr ier sense m edia access c ontrol and ph ysical layer specifications for 5.5 and 11 Mbps wireless LANs operating in the

2.4-GHz frequency b an d.

A wireless LAN data transceiver that uses radio waves to connect a wired network with wireless stations.

A wireless network composed of stations without Access Point s. The gain of an antenna is a measure of the antenna’s ability to direct or focus

radio energy over a region of space. High gain ant ennas have a more focu sed radiation pattern in a specific direction.

A station is co nfigured pr operl y to all ow it to wi rel ess ly c om munic at e w ith an Access Point.

Beacon

BOOTP

BPSK

Broadcast Packet

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A wireless LAN packet th at sig n als t he availability and presence of the wirele ss device. Beacon packets are sent by access points and base stations; however, client radio cards send beacon s when opera ting in com puter to com puter (Ad Hoc) mode.

Boot Protocol. A protocol used for the static assignment of IP addresses to devices on the network.

A modulation techni q ue use d by IEEE 8 02.11b -c omp liant wir ele ss LA Ns f or transmission at 1 Mbps.

A single data message (packet) sent to all add resses on the sam e subn et.

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CCK

Cell

Client

CSMA

Data Rates

dBi

DHCP

Complementary co de keying. A modulat ion techni que used by IEEE

802.11b-complia nt wi rel ess L ANs for tr ans missi on a t 5. 5 an d 1 1 M bp s. The area of radio rang e or coverage in whi ch the wi reless devices can

communicate with the base station. The size of the cell depends upon the speed of the transmission, the ty pe of antenna used, and th e physica l environment, as well as other factors.

A radio device that uses the services of an Access Point to communicate wirelessly with other devices on a local area network.

Carrier sense multiple access. A wireless LAN media access method specified by the IEEE 802.11 specification .

The range of data transmission rates supported by a device. Data rates are measured in megabits p er sec ond (Mbp s).

A ratio of decibels to an isotropic antenna that is commonly used to measure antenna gain. The greater the dB i value, the higher the gain, and the mo re acute the angle of coverage.

Dynamic host configuration protocol. A protocol available with many operating systems that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to devices on the network. The device retains the assigne d address for a specific administrator-defined period.

Dipole

Domain Name

DNS

DSSS

GL-2

A type of low- gain (2. 2-dBi) an tenna consisti ng of two (often in ternal) elements. The text name that refers to a grouping of ne tworks or network resources based

on organization-type or geogr aphy; for examp le: nam e.com —commercial; name.edu—ed uc ati onal ; n am e.gov—govern m en t; IS Pn am e .n e t—network provider (such as an ISP); name.ar—Argentina; name.au—Australia; and so on.

Domain Name System server. A server that translates text names into IP addresses. The server maintains a database of host alphanumeric names and their corresponding IP add re sses.

Direct sequence s p re ad s p ectrum. A type of sp r ead s p ec tr um r ad i o tr an smis si o n that spreads its sign al con tin uousl y over a wi de f reque ncy b and.

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EAP

Ethernet

File Server

Firmware

Gateway

GHz

Extensible Authent ication Prot ocol. An optional IEE E 802. 1x security feature ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server.

The most wide ly us ed w ire d lo cal are a net work. Ethe r net use s ca rrie r sense multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbp s, de pendi ng on t he p hysi cal la yer use d.

A repository for files so that a local area network can share files, mail, and programs.

Software that is program med on a mem ory chip .

A device that connects two otherwise incom patib le networks toge ther. Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency.

IEEE

Infrastructure

IP Address

IP Subnet Mask

Isotropic

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. A professional society serving electrical engin ee rs t hro ugh i ts p ubl ic ations , con fe renc es , and st anda rd s development activities. The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specification s.

The wired Et herne t n etwor k. The Internet P rotocol (IP) add ress of a stat ion. The number used to ide nti fy t he I P su bne twork , i ndic ating w het her t h e IP

address can be recognize d on the LAN or if it must be reac hed throu gh 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 360 degrees bo th verticall y and horiz ontall y in a perfect sphere.

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MAC

Modulation

Multipath

Multicast Packet

Omni-directional

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM)

Packet

Media Access Control add ress. A uni que 4 8-b it numbe r used in E the rnet d ata packets to identify an Ethernet device, such as an access point or your client adapter.

Any of several techniques for combining user information with a transmitter’s carrier signal.

The echoes created as a ra dio signal bounces off of physical objects. A single data message (packet) sent to multiple addresses.

This typically refers to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern. A modulation techni q ue use d by IEEE 8 02.11a -c ompl ian t w irel ess LA Ns for

transmission at 6, 9, 12, 18 , 24 , 36, 4 8, and 54 Mbps.

A basic message uni t f or comm uni cati on a cross a net work. A pa cket usuall y inc lude s rout ing information, data, and sometimes error detection information.

Quadruple Phase Shift Keying

Range

Receiver Sensitivity

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A modulation techni q ue use d by IEEE 8 02.11b -c omp liant wir ele ss LA Ns f or transmission at 2 Mbps.

A linear measure of the distance that a transmitter can send a signal. A measurement of the weakest signal a receiver can receive and still correctly

translate it into data. Radio frequency. A generic term f or ra dio- based t ech nol ogy.

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Roaming

RP-TNC

Spread Spectrum

SSID

A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN.

A connector type uniqu e to C is co A iron et ra dios an d ant enna s. Part 1 5.2 03 of the FCC rules covering spread spectrum de vices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmi ssion equipm ent. In compli ance w ith this rule , Cisco Aironet, like all other wirele ss LAN provider s, equips its ra dios and an tennas with a unique c on nect or t o prevent att achm ent of n on-ap proved a nten na s to radios.

A radio transmission te chnolo gy t hat spre ads t he use r in for matio n over a much wider bandwidt h th an ot herw ise r equ ire d in o rder t o gai n bene fits su ch a s improved interference tolerance and unlicensed operation.

Service Set Identifier (also referred to as Radio Network Name). A unique identifier used to identify a radio netw ork and wh ich station s must use to b e able to communicate with each other or to an access point. The SSID can be any alphanumeric en try up to a ma ximum o f 32 charac ters.

Transmit Power

UNII

UNII-1

UNII-2

UNII-3

Unicast Packet

WEP

The power level of radio transmission.

Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure—regulations for U NII devices operating in the 5.15 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.8 25 GHz fre quen cy bands.

Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz frequency band. Regulations for UNII devices operating in th e 5.725 to 5.8 25 GHz frequ ency

band. A single data message (packet) sent to a specific IP address.

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.

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CONTENTS

Objectives

Preface

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Related Publications

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

Documentation CD-ROM

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

Cisco TAC Web Site

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

Overview

Key Features

Dual-Band Radio Support

2.4-GHz Mini-PCI Radio Card

5-GHz Radio Module

Power

Antenna Connectors

2.4-GHz Radio

Ethernet and Console Ports

Ethernet Port

Console Port

Metal Enclosure

Indicators

Security Lock Feature

Network Configuration Examples

Root Unit on a Wired LAN

Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range

Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network

Access Point Specifications

Installation

Safety Information

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

General Safety Guidelines

Warnings

Installation Guidelines

Basic Guidelines

Installation Above Suspended Ceilings

Coverage Options

Minimal Overlap Coverage Option

Heavy Overlap Coverage Option

Unpacking the Access Point

Site Surveys

Package Contents

Before Beginning the Installation

Installation Summary

Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

Basic Configuration

Before You Start

Summary of Configuration Steps

Using the IP Setup Utility

Obtaining and Installing IPSU

Finding the Access Point’s IP Address

Setting the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID

Entering Basic Settings

Using an Internet browser

Using a Terminal Emulator

Selecting Pages and Settings

Applying Changes to the Configuration

Assigning Basic Settings

Default Basic Settings

Mounting Instructions

Overview

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface

Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling

Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket

Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket

2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade