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CONTENTS

Preface ix

Audience ix

Purpose ix

Organization ix

Conventions x

Related Publications xii

Obtaining Documentation xii

Cisco.com xiii Product Documentation DVD xiii Ordering Documentation xiii

Documentation Feedback xiv

Cisco Product Security Overview xiv

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xiv

Obtaining Technical Assistance xv

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website xv

Locating the Product Serial Number xvi Submitting a Service Request xvi Definitions of Service Request Severity xvii

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xvii

CHAPTER

1 Overview 1-1

Hardware Features 1-2

Dual-Radio Operation 1-2

LEDs 1-3

Ethernet Port 1-3

Console Port 1-4

Power Sources 1-4

UL 2043 Certification 1-4

Anti-Theft Features 1-5

Network Configuration Examples 1-5

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

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CHAPTER

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 2-4

Before Beginning the Installation 2-4

Installation Summary 2-6

Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6

Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8

Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-9 Powering Up the Access Point 2-10

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

Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3

Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4

Assigning Basic Settings 3-4

Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9

Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9

Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11

Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 Express Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13

Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14

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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

Cisco 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 Below a Suspended Ceiling 6-4

Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling 6-5

Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7

Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7

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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

Attaching the Compliance Labels 7-9

Placing the Labels 7-10

Finding the Software Version 7-10

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

Attaching the Compliance Label 8-7

Finding the Software Version 8-8

CHAPTER

9 Troubleshooting 9-1

Checking the Top Panel LEDs 9-2

Checking Basic Settings 9-4

Default IP Address Behavior 9-4 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 9-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 9-4 SSID 9-5 WEP Keys 9-5 Security Settings 9-5

Running the Carrier Busy Test 9-5

Running the Ping or Link Test 9-6

Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-7

Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8

Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8

Using the MODE button 9-9

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Web Browser Interface 9-9

Browser HTTP Interface 9-10

Browser TFTP Interface 9-10

Obtaining the Access Point Image File 9-11

Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-12

APPENDIX

A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-2

Statement 332—Antenna Installation Warning A-3

Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity Warning A-4

Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning A-5

Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning A-6

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

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-7

Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-7

Chinese Translation B-7

English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8

Chinese Translation B-8

English Translation B-8

Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9

Access Point Model B-9

Regulatory Information B-9

Portuguese Translation B-9

English Translation B-9

Declaration of Conformity Statements B-10

Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-10

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C Access Point Specifications C-1

APPENDIX

D Channels and Antenna Settings D-1

Channels D-2

IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-2 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-3 IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) D-4

Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains D-6

IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-6 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-7 IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) D-8

APPENDIX

E Console Cable Pinouts E-1

Overview E-2

Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2

LOSSARY

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Audience

This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. To use this guide, you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.

Purpose

This guide provides the information you need to install and configure basic settings for your access point. For information on using Cisco IOS commands to configure your access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For detailed information about these IOS commands, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Command Reference for this release. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline.

This guide also includes an overview of the access point web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and the command line interface (CLI). This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of all GUI windows nor does it provide the procedures for completely configuring the access point using the GUI or the CLI. For all GUI window descriptions and procedures, refer to the access point online help, which is available from the Help buttons on the GUI pages. For configuration information refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.

Organization

This guide is organized into these chapters:

Chapter 1, “Overview,” lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the

access point’s role in your network.

Chapter 2, “Installing the Access Point,” describes how to connect Ethernet and power cables and

provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines.

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

on a new access point.

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

configure the access point.

Chapter 5, “Using the Command-Line Interface,” describes how to use the command-line interface

(CLI) to configure the access point.

Chapter 6, “Mounting Instructions,” describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or

ceiling.

Chapter 7, “2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade,” provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz

radio.

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

radio.

Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting,” provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access

point.

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

this publication.

Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,” 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 Antenna Settings,” lists the access point radio channels and the maximum

power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.

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

to the access point’s serial console port.

Conventions

This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:

Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface text.

• Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.

• Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.

• Braces ({ }) group 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 enter is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).

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

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

or even an action, but could be useful information.

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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

These documents provide complete information about the access point:

• Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 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/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html

To browse to the 1200 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series, which is listed under Wireless LAN Access.

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

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.com

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:

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

Product Documentation DVD

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Product Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation.

The Product Documentation DVD is a comprehensive library of technical product documentation on portable media. The DVD enables you to access multiple versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco products and to view technical documentation in HTML. With the DVD, you have access to the same documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have .pdf versions of the documentation available.

The Product Documentation DVD is available as a single unit or as a subscription. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.

Cisco Ordering tool:

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Ordering Documentation

Beginning June 30, 2005, registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store in the Cisco Marketplace at this URL:

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Cisco will continue to support documentation orders using the Ordering tool:

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

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• Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by

calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 1 800 553-NETS (6387).

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Cisco Product Security Overview

Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:

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From this site, you can perform these tasks:

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• Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products.

• Register to receive security information from Cisco.

A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:

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If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:

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Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:

• Emergencies— security-alert@cisco.com

An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies.

• Nonemergencies— psirt@cisco.com

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

• 1 877 228-7302

• 1 408 525-6532

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Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product to encrypt any sensitive

information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work from encrypted information that is compatible with PGP versions 2.x through 8.x.

Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.htm

The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, at this URL:

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Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:

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Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting

a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose

Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by

product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.

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Locating the Product Serial Number

The access point serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label

The access point serial number label contains the following information:

• Model number, such as AIR-AP1200

• Serial number, such as S/N: VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits)

• MAC address, such as MAC: 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits)

• Location of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore

You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.

Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest

For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.

To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:

Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447

For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts

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Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.

Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.

Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

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

• Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, documentation, and logo

merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:

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

• Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Both new

and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

• Pack et magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for maximizing Internet and

networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/packet

• iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies

learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

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

or view the digital edition at this URL:

http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/

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• Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering

professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/ipj

• Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support services, can be

obtained at this URL:

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

• Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website for networking professionals to share

questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals. Join a discussion at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking

• World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at

this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html

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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, 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, wireless LAN transceiver.

The 1200 series access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) in an internal mini-PCI slot and a 5-GHz radio module (IEEE 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. The access point supports one radio of each 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 each radio.

The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range 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 Management Protocol (SNMP).

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Hardware Features, page 1-2

• Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5

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Hardware Features

This section describes access point features. Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications.

Key hardware features of the 1200 series access point include:

• Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2

• LEDs, page 1-3

• Ethernet Port, page 1-3

• Console Port, page 1-4

• Power Sources, page 1-4

• UL 2043 Certification, page 1-4

• Anti-Theft Features, page 1-5

Dual-Radio Operation

The 1200 series access point can be initially configured at the factory for single- or dual-radio operation. You can also upgrade an access point configured for single-radio operation to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card. The access point supports one radio of each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios.

The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to an internal mini-PCI slot and is available in two configurations:

• IEEE 802.11b mini-PCI radio card, hereafter called 802.11b radio

• IEEE 802.11g mini-PCI radio card, herafter called 802.11g radio

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Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later

The 5-GHz radio module connects to the access point’s modified card bus connector and is available in three configurations:

• IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna (low power), hereafter called the RM20A radio

module

• IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna, hereafter called the RM21A radio module

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Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later

• IEEE 802.11a radio module with external RP-TNC antenna connectors, hereafter called the RM22A

radio module

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Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later

All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. The RM20A and the RM21A radio modules contain dual integrated omnidirectional antennas and directional antennas for diversity operation. The

802.11b or 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is called Radio1.

Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can sometimes fail to associate to the RM21A or RM22A radio

modules because the CB20A client radio does not support all the channels supported by the radio modules. The default channel setting for the RM21A or RM22A radio module, least congested, often results in the access point settling on one of these frequencies that the CB20A client radio does not support: channel 149 (5745 GHz), channel 153 (5765 GHz), channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161

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(5805 GHz). To avoid this problem, set the channel on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one of the channels supported by the CB20A client radio. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.

LEDs

The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity.

• The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. This LED

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 the 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 wireless traffic over the radio interface. The light is normally off, but it blinks

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

Figure 1-1 shows the three status LEDs.

Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs

Ethernet Port

The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point.

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Console Port

The console port provides access to the access point’s command-line interface (CLI) using a terminal emulator program. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your computer’s COM port to the access point’s serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, “Console Cable 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, No parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.

Note When your configuration changes are completed, you must remove the serial cable from the access point.

Power Sources

The access point can receive power from an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. Using inline power, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point.

The access point supports the following power sources:

• Power supply (input 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, output 48 VDC, 0.2A minimum)

• Inline power from:

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Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3)

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A switch capable of providing inline power, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches

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An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel

Note The Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with both

2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Other switches and patch panels might not provide enough power for both radios.

UL 2043 Certification

The access point is encased in a durable metal case having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing 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, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.

Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a

building’s environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.

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Anti-Theft Features

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

• Security cable keyhole—You can use the security cable slot to secure the access point using a

standard security cable, such as those used on laptop computers.

• Security hasp—When you mount the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting bracket

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

Network Configuration Examples

This section describes the access point’s role in three common wireless network configurations. 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 network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration.

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 1-2 shows an access point in an all-wireless network.

Figure 1-2 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network

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Root Access Point 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 point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network. As users move out of range of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The roaming process is seamless and transparent to the user. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN.

Figure 1-3 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 either another repeater or to an access point connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for the client. Figure 1-4 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 might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.

Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater

Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges (root and non-root) connect two remote LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-5). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge.

Figure 1-5 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

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Workgroup Bridge Configuration

When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge.

Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1

In Figure 1-7, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. The main advantage of this configuration is that the wireless communication link can be over a longer distance than an access point supports. Typically, an access point can communicate over an approximate 1-mile range; however, the

2.4 GHz bridge-to-bridge wireless link can communicate over an approximate 21-mile range.

Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2

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

• Safety Information, page 2-2

• Warnings, page 2-2

• Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3

• Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

• Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4

• Installation Summary, page 2-6

• Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6

• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8

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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 Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (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 installation of this radio according to the instructions found in 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 component containing a radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching 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 national codes, and the safety directors of such environments.

Warnings

Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Safety

Warnings.”

Warning

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

Statement 1004

Warning

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A

Statement 1005

Warning

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

Statement 245B

Warning

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

Statement 332

Warning

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

Statement 1001

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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 packing materials to the shipping container 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 damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.

Package Contents

Each access point package contains the following items:

• Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point

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

• Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points

• Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards

The optional 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items:

• 2.4-GHz radio card (802.11b or 802.11g)

• Installation guide

• A product registration card

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

• 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label

The optional 5-GHz radio upgrade kit is shipped with the following items:

• 5-GHz radio module (RM20A, RM21A, or RM22A)

• Installation guide

• A product registration card

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

• A 5-GHz radio product compliance label

Basic Installation Guidelines

Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:

• Install the access point in an area where large steel structures such as shelving units, bookcases, and

filing cabinets do not block the radio signals 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 cause signal interference.

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Before Beginning the Installation

Installation Above Suspended Ceilings

The access point uses a metal enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing 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. For mounting instructions, refer to the

Chapter 6, “Mounting Instructions.”

Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a

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

Before Beginning the Installation

Before you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3 to become familiar with the access point’s layout, connectors, and 5-GHz module location.

Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors

Note Do not connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors.

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