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CONTENTS

Preface ix

Audience ix

Purpose ix

Organization ix

Conventions x

Related Publications xii

Obtaining Documentation xii

Cisco.com xii
Documentation CD-ROM xiii
Ordering Documentation xiii
Documentation Feedback xiii

Obtaining Technical Assistance xiv

Cisco.com xiv
Technical Assistance Center xiv

Cisco TAC Website xv
Cisco TAC Escalation Center xv

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv

CHAPTER

1 Overview 1-1

Hardware Features 1-2

Dual-Radio Operation 1-2
Ethernet Port 1-2
Console Port 1-2
LEDs 1-3
Power Sources 1-3
UL 2043 Certification 1-4
Anti-Theft Features 1-4

Network Configuration Examples 1-5

Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7

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2 Installing the Access Point 2-1

Safety Information 2-2

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

Warnings 2-2

Unpacking the Access Point 2-3

Package Contents 2-3

Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3

Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-3

Before Beginning the Installation 2-4

Installation Summary 2-5

Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-5

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-6

Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-7
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-7
Powering Up the Access Point 2-8

CHAPTER

3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1

Before You Start 3-2

Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3

Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3

Assigning Basic Settings 3-4

Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8

Protecting Your Wireless LAN 3-8

Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9

Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9
Using IPSU to Find the Access Point’s IP Address 3-10
Using IPSU to Set the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID 3-11

Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-12

Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 3-12

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4 Using the Web-Browser Interface 4-1

Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time 4-2

Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface 4-2

Using Action Buttons 4-4
Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-5

Using Online Help 4-5

CHAPTER

5 Using the Command-Line Interface 5-1

IOS Command Modes 5-2

Getting Help 5-3

Abbreviating Commands 5-3

Using no and default Forms of Commands 5-3

Understanding CLI Messages 5-4

Using Command History 5-4

Changing the Command History Buffer Size 5-4
Recalling Commands 5-5
Disabling the Command History Feature 5-5

Using Editing Features 5-5

Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 5-6
Editing Commands Through Keystrokes 5-6
Editing Command Lines that Wrap 5-7

Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 5-8

Accessing the CLI 5-8

Opening the CLI with Telnet 5-8
Opening the CLI with Secure Shell 5-9

CHAPTER

6 Mounting Instructions 6-1

Overview 6-2

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 6-3

Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling 6-4

Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-5

Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-5

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7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade 7-1

Upgrade Overview 7-2

Unpacking the Radio 7-2

Opening the Access Cover 7-3

Removing a Blank Spacer Card 7-4

Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-5

Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-7

CHAPTER

8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade 8-1

Upgrade Overview 8-2

Unpacking the Radio Module 8-2

Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 8-2

Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-3

Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-5

CHAPTER

9 Troubleshooting 9-1

Checking the Top Panel LEDs 9-2

Checking Basic Settings 9-4

SSID 9-4
WEP Keys 9-4
Security Settings 9-5

Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-5

Using the MODE Button 9-5
Using the Web Browser Interface 9-6

Reloading the Access Point Image 9-6

Using the MODE button 9-6
Web Browser Interface 9-7

Browser HTTP Interface 9-7
Browser TFTP Interface 9-8

Obtaining the Access Point Image File 9-8

Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-9

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A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

Dipole Antenna Installation Warning A-2

Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-3

Lightning Activity Warning A-4

Installation Warning A-5

Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning A-5

APPENDIX

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

APPENDIX

C Access Point Specifications C-1

APPENDIX

D Channels and Antenna Settings D-1

Channels D-2

IEEE 802.11a D-2
IEEE 802.11b D-3

Maximum Power Levels D-4

IEEE 802.11a D-4
IEEE 802.11b D-4

APPENDIX

E Console Cable Pinouts E-1

Overview E-2

Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2

G

LOSSARY

I

NDEX

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Preface

Audience

This guide is f or the networ king pr ofessi on al wh o i nsta lls a nd mana ge s th e Cisco A iro ne t 12 00 Seri es
Access Point, h erea fte r re fe rred t o as t he access point. To use this guide, you should have experience
working with the Cisco IOS sof tware and be fam iliar with the co ncepts and terminolog y of wireless local
area networks.

Purpose

This guide provides the infor mation you need to insta ll and co nfigure basic sett ings fo r your access
point. For informatio n o n usi ng IOS c omma nd s to co nfigure you r acc ess poi nt, ref er t o t he Cisco IO S
Software Conf iguration Guide fo r Cisco Air onet Access Points. For detail ed informati on about these I OS
commands, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Command Referenc e for this release. For
information about the standard IOS Release 12 .2 comm ands, refe r to the IOS doc umen tation set
available from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support > Technical Documents. On the Cisco
Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the Cisco IOS Software drop-down menu.

This guide also includes an overview of the access point web-based interface (APWI), which contains
all the functionar y of the com mand-lin e inter face (CLI) . This guid e does not provi de field-level
descriptions of the AP WI w indows no r does i t provide the pr oced ur es for c on figuring t he a cce ss poi nt
from the APWI. For all APWI window descriptions and procedures, refer to the access point online help,
which is available from the Help buttons on the APWI pages.

Organization

This guide is organized into these chapters:

Chapter 1, “Ove rv i ew,” lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the

access point’s ro le in your network.

Chapter 2, “Installing the Access Point,” de scribes how to connec t Etherne t and power cables and

provides an installatio n summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines.

Chapter 3, “Configuring the Access Point for the First Time,” describes how to configure basic set tings

on a new access point.

Chapter 4, “Usi ng the Web-Browser Interface,” describes how to use the web-browser interface to

configure the access point.

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Conventions

Chapter 5, “Usi ng the Com mand- Line Inte rface,” describes how to use the comman d-line inter face

(CLI) to configure the access point.

Chapter 6, “Mo unting In structi ons,” describes how to mo unt t he ac cess po int on a desk top, wall, or

ceiling.

Chapter 7, “2.4 -GHz Radi o Upgrade, ” provide s inst ruct ion s f or upgra ding t he a ccess poi nt 2.4 -GHz

radio.

Chapter 8, “5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade,” provides instructions for upgrading th e access point 5-GHz

radio.

Chapter 9, “Troublesho oting,” provides troubleshoo tin g pr oce dures for basi c pr oble ms wit h t he a cces s

point.

Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,” provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in

this publication.

Appendix B, “Declarations of Conf or mity a nd Regula tory I nfo rmat ion , ” provides declarations of

conformity and regulatory information for the access point.

Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” lists technical specifications for the access point.
Appendix D, “Channels and A nte nna Se tting s,” lists the ac cess point rad i o cha nnel s a nd th e m axi mum

power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.

Appendix E, “Console Cable Pinouts,” identifies the pinouts for the serial co nsole cable that connects

to the access point’s serial console port.

Conventions

This publication use s the se conventions to co nvey instructions a nd info rmat ion:
Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldfac e text.

• Arguments for which you supply values are in it alic.

• Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.

• Braces ({ }) gr oup required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.

• Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional

element.

Interactive examples use these conventions:

• Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font.

• Information you ent er is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting charac ters, such as passwords or t abs, ar e in angl e brackets (< >) .

Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols:

Tip Means the following will help you solve a p roblem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting

or even an action, but cou ld b e use ful i nfo rmat ion.

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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 equipment damage

or loss of data.

Warning

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings that appear
in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Waarschuwing

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico’s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard
maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze
publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Vertalingen van
veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)

Varoitus

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen
kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja
tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten
käännökset löydät liitteestä "Translated Safety Warnings" (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat
varoitukset).)

Attention

Ce symbole d’avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures. Avant d’accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par
les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes de prévention des
accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillez
consulter l’annexe intitulée « Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de sécurité).

Warnung

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer
Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie
sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen
Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Titel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Übersetzung der
Warnhinweise).)

Avvertenza

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni.
Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti
elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione
delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated Safety
Warnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).

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Related Publications

Related Publications

These documents provide complete informatio n about the access point:

• Release Notes for 1200 Series Access Points

• Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Command Reference

• Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points

Click this link to browse to the Cisco Aironet documentation home page:

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

To browse to the 1200 series access point documentation, select Aironet 1200 Series Wireless LAN
Products > Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points.

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You can acc ess t he m ost c ur rent C isco doc um ent ation on the World Wide Web at thi s URL :

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm

Advarsel

Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du
utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser
innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil se
oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated
Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].)

Aviso

Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos
fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos
relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir
possíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o
apêndice “Translated Safety Warnings” - “Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança”).

¡Advertencia!

Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertencias
que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Varning!

Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de varningar som
förekommer i denna publikation i appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" [Översatta
säkerhetsvarningar].)

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Cisco TAC Website

The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools to help troubleshoot and resolve technical
issues with Cisco products and technologies. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to
the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website. Some services on the Cisco TAC website
require a Cisco.co m login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login
ID or password, go t o th is URL to register :

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

If you are a Cisco.com registere d user, and you cannot resol ve your tech ni cal issues by using the Cisco
TAC website, you can open a case online at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

If you have Internet acc ess , we re com mend tha t y ou open P3 and P4 case s onl ine so that y ou ca n fu lly
describe the situation and attach any necessary files.

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These
classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations.
When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer
automatically opens a case.

To o bt ain a dir ect or y o f t oll- free C isco TAC telephone numbers for yo ur co unt r y, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC .shtml

Before calling, please check with your network operations center t o determine the Cisco support services
to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTn et Onsite, o r Ne tw ork Supp orte d
Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and
your product seria l nu mb er.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online
and printed sources.

• The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as

ordering and custome r support ser vices. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html

• Cisco Press publishes a wid e ran ge of n etworki ng pub l icatio ns. Cisco suggest s the se t itle s for new

and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking
Technology Hand boo k, I ntern etwo rkin g Troubleshooting Guide, and the Inter netw ork ing D esign
Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

• Packet magazine is the Cisco quarte rly public ation that provides the la test networking trends,

technology breakthrough s, and Cisco products an d solutions t o help ind ustry professi onals ge t the
most from their networking investment. Included are networking depl oyment an d troublesho oting
tips, configuration e xamples, customer case studies, tutorials and train ing, certificatio n information,
and links to numerous in-de pth online resour ces. You can access Packet ma gazine at this U RL:

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

• iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthl y publica tion that de livers the latest informat ion about Int ernet

business strategies for executives. You can access iQ M agazin e at th is URL :

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

• Internet Protocol Journa l is a quarterly jour nal publ ished by Cisco Systems for engineering

professionals involved in designing, developing, and ope ratin g p ubli c a nd pr ivate internets a nd
intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html

• Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training. C urrent offerings in ne twork traini ng are

listed at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html

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Overview

Cisco Aironet 1200 Series A ccess Poin ts (herea fter ca lled access points) provide a secu re, afford able ,
and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class
features required by networking professionals. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software,
the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, 802.11b-compli ant, an d 802.11a-c omplia nt wirel ess LAN
transceiver.

The 1200 series access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio in an i nternal mini-PCI slot and a
5-GHz radio module i n an extern al , mod ified car dbus slot. T he ac cess poi nt sup por ts one radi o of ea ch
type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. You can configure the radios separately,
using different settings on eac h ra dio.

The access point serves as the c onnect ion point be tween wireless and wired networ ks or as the ce nter
point of a stand-alone wire less network. In l arge installation s, wirele ss users within ra dio rang e of an
access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the
network.

You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Ma nagement Protocol (SNMP) .

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Hardware Features , pa ge 1-2

• Network Configuration Examp les, page 1-5

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Hardware Features

Hardware Features

This section describe s acce ss poin t feat ures. Re fer to Appendix C, “Ac ce s s P oi n t S p ec ific a tions,” for a
list of access point specifications.

Key hardware features of the 1200 series acce ss point incl ude:

• Dual-Radio Oper ation , page 1-2

• Ethernet Port, page 1-2

• Console Port, page 1-2

• LEDs, page 1-3

• Power Sources, page 1-3

• UL 2043 Certification, page 1-4

• Anti-Theft Featu re s, pa ge 1- 4

Dual-Radio Operation

The 1200 series access point can be initially config ured at the factory for single- or dual-radio operation.
You can also up gra de a n acc es s po int configu red f or sing le-r ad io op era tio n to sup port du al- rad io
operation using a 5-GHz radi o module or a 2.4-GHz mi ni-PCI ra dio card .

The 2.4-GHz mini-P CI radio car d conne cts to an int ernal min i-PCI slot . The 5- GHz radi o module
connects to the access point’s modified card bus conn ect or. The module inc or por ate s an U nli cense d
National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in two of the UNII 5-GHz
frequency bands and supp orting up to 8 channels. The module contains dual integrated omnidirectional
antennas an d dir ecti onal p atch a nten nas fo r di v ersi ty op erati on. Th e 2.4- GHz radio i s cal led Radi o 0 and
the 5-GHz radio is called Radio 1.

Ethernet Port

The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T
or 100BASE-T Ethernet L AN. T he a cce ss p oint ca n rece ive power through t he E the rne t c abl e fr om a
power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the
back of the ac cess poin t.

Console Port

The console port provides access to the access point’s command -line interface (CLI) using a terminal
emulator prog ram. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 s erial cable to conn ect your c omputer ’s C OM port t o the acce ss
point’s serial console p ort . (R ef er t o Appe ndix E, “Conso le Cabl e Pinouts,” for a description of the
console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to open the management
system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, N o parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.

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LEDs

The three LEDs on the top of the access point re port Eth ernet activity, association status, and radio
activity.

• The Ethernet LE D sig na ls Et hern et tra ffic on the wire d L AN , or Ethe rn et i nfra str uc ture . Thi s L ED

is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is received
or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off when th e Ethernet cable is not
connected.

• The status LED signals operational status. Green indicates that the access point is associated with

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

• The radio LED signals wirel ess traf fic o ver the r adio interf ace. The lig ht is normally o ff, b ut it blink s

green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point radio.

Figure 1-1 shows the three status L EDs.

Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs

Power Sources

The access po int c an rec eive power from a n extern al power mod ul e or thr oug h in line power usi ng the
Ethernet cable. Using inline power, you do not need to run a separate power cord to the access point. The
access point suppor ts t he f oll owing power sour ces:

• Power supply (input 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, out pu t 48 VD C, 0.2A m inimu m)

• Inline power from:

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Note The Catalyst 3550- 24 PWR switch supports p ower fo r access points configured with both 2.4-GHz and

5-GHz radios. O ther swi tches a nd pa tch pane ls mig ht n ot p rovid e en oug h p ower for the 5- GHz ra dio.

UL 2043 Certification

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

environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.

The access poin t is enca sed in a durabl e metal case having adeq uate fire res istan ce and low
smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's enviro nmental air space, such as
above suspended ceilin gs, in acco rda nce w ith Se c tion 3 00- 22( c) o f the N EC, a nd wi th Se ct ions 2-1 28,
12-010(3) and 12 -100 of the Ca nadia n E lec trica l Co de , Part 1, C22.1.

Anti-Theft Features

There are two methods of securing the acce ss point to help prevent theft:

• Security cable keyhole—You can use th e securi ty cable slot to secure the access point usi ng a

standard securit y ca ble, su ch a s t hose used on lap top co mpu ter s.

• Security hasp—When you mount the acc ess po i nt o n a wall o r ce ilin g u sin g th e mo unting br ac ket

and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Compatible
padlocks are Master Lo ck model s 120T and 121 T or equivalent.

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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 default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in
an all-wireless netwo rk. T he rep eat er r ol e r equ ire s a sp ec ific co nfigura tion.

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 1-2 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN.

Figure 1-2 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN

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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 throug h the route that provides the best performance for
the client. Figure 1-3 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software
Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a
repeater.

Note Non-Cisco client devices mi ght have difficulty communi cati ng wit h r epeat er a c cess points.

Figure 1-3 Access Point as Repeater

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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 1-4
shows an access point in an all-wireless network.

Figure 1-4 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network

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Installing the Access Point

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

• Safety Informat ion, p ag e 2-2

• Warn i ngs, p ag e 2-2

• Unpacking the Access Po int, page 2-3

• Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

• Before Beginning the I nsta llat ion, pag e 2-4

• Installation Summary, page 2-5

• Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-5

• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-6

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Safety Information

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 Docket 96-8 has adop ted a safet y standar d for human exposur e to radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy em itted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved
Cisco Aironet antennas, Ci sco Airo net product s meet th e uncontrol led environmental limits found i n
OET-6 5 and ANSI C95 .1, 1991 . Proper installati on of this ra dio accord ing to the instruct ions found i n
this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

General Safety Guidelines

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

• Do not hold any c ompone nt co nt ain in g a ra di o so t h at the an t enn a i s ver y cl ose to or tou ch ing any

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

• The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the local

codes, the nati onal c ode s, a nd the safe ty dire cto rs o f suc h environment s.

Warnings

Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Sa fe ty

Warn 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.

Warning

Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

Warning

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

Warning

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

Warning

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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Unpacking the Access Point

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 pa cki ng ma ter ials t o t he sh ippi ng conta ine r and save it.
Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each

item for damage. If any item is damage d or missin g, notif y your autho rized Cisc o sales repre sentat ive.

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 Points

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

Basic Installation Guidelines

Because the access point is a radio dev ice, 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 not block the radio sign als to and from the access point.

• Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same

frequency as the access point and can ca use signa l interfe rence .

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 environmental air space (such as above suspended
ceilings) in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC. Fo r mounting instructions, refer to the

Chapter 6, “Mo unting In structi ons.”

Caution Cisco Aironet 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 and will upgrade to a 5-GHz radio, Cisco

recommends that you mount the ac cess point horizonta lly with its antenna s pointing do wn. Doing so will
result in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space after the
5-GHz radio is installed.

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Before Beginning the Installation

Before Beginning the Installation

Before you begin the i nsta llati on proc ess, p l ease refe r t o Figure 2-1 and Figure 2- 2 to become familiar
with the access point’s layo ut , co nne cto rs, a nd 5-GH z m odu le loca tion.

Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors

Figure 2-2 5-GHz Radio Module

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Installation Summary

Installation Summary

While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations:

• If your access point has a 2.4-GHz radio, connect a single antenna or dual diversity antennas (refe r

to the “Connecting the Et herne t and Power Cables” section on page 2-6).

• Connect Ethern et an d power cables (ref er to the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables”

section on page 2-6).

• Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Access Point for the First Time”).

• Configure security and other access poin t options.

• Use the mounting kit to install the access point on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface,

such as a desktop, book shelf, f ile c abinet, w all, o r cei ling. F or addi tional infor mation on m ounting,
refer toChapter 6, “Mounting Instructions.”

Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas

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 to the Right/Primary 2.4-GHz (R-TNC) antenna c onnect or o n the bac k of th e acces s

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 ant enna depen di ng on how yo u in tend t o mou nt th e acc ess po in t.

• On a table or desk, orient the a ntenna straight 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

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

The access point receives power through the Ethernet cable or an external power module. Figure 2-3
shows the power options for the access point.

Figure 2-3 Access Point Power Options

The access poin t power options are listed below:

• A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch

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

• A power injector

• A power module (Universal power supply)

Note Currently, the Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for bot h the 2.4-GHz radio and th e 5-GHz

radio. Other switches and power patch panels might not provide enough power for the 5-GHz radi o.

Note If you use in-line power from a switch or pat ch panel, do no t connect the power module to the ac cess

point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the switch or patch panel to shut down
the port to which the access point is connected.

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