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Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series 802.11A/B/G Access Point

Cisco® Aironet® 1230AG Series Access Points deliver the versatility, high capacity,
security, and enterprise-class features demanded by WLAN customers. These IEEE

802.11a/b/g access points are designed specifically for challenging RF environments
such as factories, warehouses, and large retail establishments that require the
antenna versatility associated with connectorized antennas, a rugged metal enclosure,
and a broad operating temperature range.

The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series is a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a
comprehensive solution that delivers an integrated, end-to-end wired and wireless network. Using
the radio and network management features of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network for simplified
deployment, the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series extends the security, scalability, reliability, ease of
deployment, and manageability available in wired networks to the wireless LAN.

The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series is available in two versions: unified or autonomous. Unified
access points operate with the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) and work in
conjunction with Cisco wireless LAN controllers and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS).
When configured with LWAPP, the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series can automatically detect the
best-available Cisco wireless LAN controller and download appropriate policies and configuration
information with no manual intervention. Autonomous access points are based on Cisco IOS®
Software and may optionally operate with the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE).
Autonomous access points, along with the CiscoWorks WLSE, deliver a core set of features and
may be field-upgraded to take advantage of the full benefits of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
as requirements evolve.

Award-Winning Security

The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series has achieved National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) FIPS 140-2 level 2 and is in process for Information Assurance validation under the
National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Common Criteria program.

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The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series supports 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and
numerous Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types. WPA and WPA2 are the Wi-Fi Alliance
certifications for interoperable, standards-based WLAN security. These certifications support IEEE

802.1X for user-based authentication, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for WPA encryption,
and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for WPA2 encryption. These certifications help to
ensure interoperability between Wi-Fi-certified WLAN devices from different manufacturers.

The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series hardware-accelerated AES encryption supports enterprise­class, government-grade secure encryption over the WLAN without compromising performance.
IEEE 802.1X authentication helps to ensure that only authorized users are allowed on the network.
Backward compatibility and support for WPA client devices running TKIP, the RC4 encryption
algorithm, is also supported by the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series.

Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Access Points operating with LWAPP support Cisco Unified
Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), a software feature that is part
of the Cisco Self-Defending Network and is the industry’s first integrated wired and wireless
security solution. Cisco Unified IDS/IPS takes a comprehensive approach to security—at the
wireless edge, wired edge, WAN edge, and through the data center. When an associated client
sends malicious traffic through the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a Cisco wired IDS device
detects the attack and sends shun requests to Cisco wireless LAN controllers, which will then
disassociate the client device.

Autonomous or unified Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Access Points support management frame
protection for the authentication of 802.11 management frames by the wireless network
infrastructure. This allows the network to detect spoofed frames from access points or malicious
users impersonating infrastructure access points. If an access point detects a malicious attack, an
incident will be generated by the access point and reports will be gathered on the Cisco wireless
LAN controller, Cisco WCS, or CiscoWorks WLSE.

Applications

Designed for rugged environments and installations that require antenna versatility, the Cisco
Aironet 1230AG Series features antenna connectors for extended range or coverage versatility
and more flexible installation options. Manufacturing applications, for example, can place WLANs
in hazardous locations and remotely place antennas in the hazardous locations while securing the
Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points within the wiring closet. The two remain connected via
low-loss antenna cables.

The metal housing and industrial-grade components of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series provide
the ruggedness and extended operating temperature range required in factories, warehouses, “big
box” retail environments and similar facilities. High transmit power, receive sensitivity and delay
spread for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios provide the long range and large coverage area
consistent with these applications.

Access points may be placed above ceilings or suspended ceilings, allowing antennas to be
discreetly placed below drop ceilings. The UL 2043 rating of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series
allows the access points to be placed above ceilings in plenum areas regulated by municipal fire
codes. Public access applications such as large hotel buildings may also present a challenging RF
environment; the antenna versatility of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series, together with industry­leading range and coverage, provides reliable performance for the most demanding environments.

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Features and Benefits

Table 1 lists the features and benefits of Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points.

Table 1. Features and Benefits of Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Access Points

Feature Benefit

Dual 802.11a and 802.11g
Radios

Dual RP-TNC Antenna
Connectors for Both 2.4-GHz
and 5-GHz Radios

Link-Role Flexibility Autonomous access points can function as an access point or bridge, whether set up

Cisco Unified IDS/IPS This integrated software feature is part of the Cisco Self-Defending Network and is

Management Frame
Protection

Security Authentication

Currently Supports 12 Non­Overlapping Channels, with
Potentially up to 23 Channels

Rugged Metal Housing Cast aluminum case and rugged features support deployment in factories,

UL 2043 Plenum Rating and
Extended Operating
Temperature

Multipurpose and Lockable
Mounting Bracket

Both Local and Inline Power
Support

Hardware-Assisted AES
Encryption

Provides up to 108 Mbps of capacity in a single device for industry-leading capacity
and compatibility with older 802.11b clients.

Antenna connectors support a variety of Cisco 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz antennas,
providing range and coverage versatility.

as a single-band or dual-band platform, allowing each radio to be individually
configured as an access point repeater, root bridge, non-root bridge, or workgroup
bridge, enabling a broad array of applications.

the industry’s first integrated wired and wireless security solution. When a trusted
client acts maliciously, the wired IDS detects the attack and sends shun requests to
Cisco WLAN controllers, which will then disassociate the client device.

This feature provides for the authentication of 802.11 management frames by the
wireless network infrastructure. This allows the network to detect spoofed frames
from access points or malicious users impersonating infrastructure access points. If
an access point detects a malicious attack, an incident will be generated by the
access points and reports will be gathered on the Cisco wireless LAN controller,
Cisco WCS, or CiscoWorks WLSE.

Security Standards

●

WPA

●

WPA2 (802.11i)

●

Cisco TKIP

●

Cisco message integrity check (MIC)

●

IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits

802.1X EAP types:

●

EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST)

●

Protected EAP-Generic Token Card (PEAP-GTC)

●

PEAP-Microsoft Challenge Authentication Protocol Version 2 (PEAP-MSCHAP)

●

EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS)

●

EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS)

●

EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (EAP-SIM)

●

Cisco LEAP

Encryption:

●

AES-CCMP encryption (WPA2)

●

TKIP (WPA)

●

Cisco TKIP

●

WPA TKIP

●

IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits

Lower potential interference with neighboring access points simplifies deployment.
Fewer transmission errors deliver greater throughput.

warehouses, the outdoors (in a NEMA enclosure), and other industrial environments.
Supports installation in environmental air spaces such as areas above suspended

ceilings.

Provides greater flexibility in installation options for site specific options, as well as
theft deterrence.

Power can be supplied using the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for costly
electrical power line runs to remotely installed access points. The access points can
be powered by Cisco inline power switches, single port power injectors, or local
power.

Provides high security without performance degradation.

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Summary/Conclusion

Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points feature antenna connectors for greater range or
coverage versatility using a broad selection of available Cisco antennas, as well as a rugged metal
housing for operation over extended temperature ranges typical of industrial environments. Dual

802.11a and 802.11g radios deliver a combined capacity of 108 Mbps, meeting the performance
requirements of the most demanding applications, while hardware-assisted AES encryption
provides uncompromised support for interoperable IEEE 802.11i and WPA2 security.

Product Specifications

Table 2 lists the product specifications for Cisco Aironet 1230AG access points.

Table 2. Product Specifications for Cisco Aironet 1230AG Access Points

Item Specification

Part Number

Software

Data Rates
Supported

Network
Standard

Uplink Autosensing 802.3 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Radio Module

Form Factor

●

AIR-AP1232AG-x-K9 (Cisco IOS Software)

●

AIR-LAP1232AG-x-K9 (Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software)

Note: The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series may be ordered with Cisco IOS Software to operate as an
autonomous AP or with Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software using the Lightweight Access
Point Protocol (LWAPP). When the 1230AG is operating as a lightweight AP a WLAN controller is
required.

Regulatory domains: (x = regulatory domain)

●

A = FCC

●

C = China

●

E = ETSI

●

I = Israel

●

K = Korea

●

J = TELEC (Japan) for AP 1232AG only

●

N = North America (Excluding FCC)

●

P = Japan2

●

S = Singapore

●

T = Taiwan

Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their individual countries. To verify
approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, please visit:

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As they are approved, the part numbers will be
available on the Global Price List.

●

Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3(8)JA or later (autonomous).

●

Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3(11)JX or later (Lightweight Mode).

●

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 4.0 or later.

●

802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

●

802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g

●

802.11a: CardBus (32-bit)

●

802.11g: Mini-PCI (32-bit)

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Item Specification

Frequency Band
and Operating
Channels

Non­Overlapping
Channels

Wireless
Modulation

Receive
Sensitivity
(Typical)

Available
Transmit Power
Settings

(Maximum
Power Setting
will Vary by
Channel and
According to
Individual
Country
Regulations)

Range Indoor: Outdoor:

Americas (FCC)

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.15 to 5.35, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 12 channels

China

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 4 channels

ETSI

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.470 to 5.725 MHz; 11 channels

Israel

●

2.432 to 2.472 GHz; 9 channels

●

5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 8 channels

Japan (TELEC)

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

●

2.412 to 2.484 GHz; 14 channels Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

●

5.15 to 5.25 GHz; 4 channels

Japan-P (TELEC 2 [Japan2] Cnfg)

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

Korea

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.15 to 5.35, 5.46 to 5.72, 5.725 to 5.825; 19 channels

North America

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.15 to 5.35, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 12 channels

Singapore

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.15 to 5.35, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 12 channels

Taiwan

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.25 to 5.35 GHz; 7 channels

●

5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 4 channels

●

802.11a: 12 channels (FCC; other regulatory domains support different
numbers of 802.11a channels)

●

FCC currently supports 12 non-overlapping channels, with potentially up
to 23 channels via a future firmware release depending on FCC rules

●

802.11a: OFDM

●

802.11g: Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS); OFDM

802.11a

●

6 Mbps: –87 dBm

●

9 Mbps: –87 dBm

●

12 Mbps: –85 dBm

●

18 Mbps: –84 dBm

●

24 Mbps: –81 dBm

●

36 Mbps: –78 dBm

●

48 Mbps: –73 dBm

●

54 Mbps: –72 dBm

802.11a:

OFDM:

●

17 dBm (50 mW)

●

15 dBm (30 mW)

●

14 dBm (25 mW)

●

11 dBm (12 mW)

●

8 dBm (6 mW)

●

5 dBm (3 mW)

●

2 dBm (2 mW)

●

–1 dBm (1 mW)

802.11b:

CCK:

●

100 mW (20
dBm)

●

50 mW (17 dBm)

●

30 mW (15 dBm)

●

20 mW (13 dBm)

●

10 mW (10 dBm)

●

5 mW (7 dBm)

●

1 mW (0 dBm)

802.11g

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

802.11g:

●

●

●

●

●

Data Sheet

802.11b/g:
3 channels

6 Mbps: –90 dBm
9 Mbps: –84 dBm
12 Mbps: –82 dBm
18 Mbps: –80 dBm
24 Mbps: –77 dBm
36 Mbps: –73 dBm
48 Mbps: –72 dBm
54 Mbps: –72 dBm

30 mW (15 dBm)
20 mW (13 dBm)
10 mW (10 dBm)
5 mW (7 dBm)
1 mW (–1 dBm)

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Item Specification

802.11a:

●

90 ft (27 m) at 54
Mbps

●

225 ft (69 m) at 48
Mbps

●

300 ft (91 m) at 36
Mbps

●

350 ft (107 m) at
24 Mbps

●

400 ft (122 m) at
18 Mbps

●

450 ft (137 m) at
12 Mbps

●

475 ft (145 m) at 9
Mbps

●

500 ft (152 m) at 6
Mbps

Ranges and actual throughput vary based upon numerous environmental factors so individual
performance may differ.

Compliance Standards

Safety

●

UL 60950-1

●

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

●

IEC 60950-1

●

EN 60950-1

●

UL 2043

●

NIST FIPS 140-2 level 2 validation FIPS 140-2 Pre-Validation List

●

Common Criteria (Cisco IOS Software only)

Radio Approvals

●

FCC Part 15.247

●

RSS-210 (Canada)

●

EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)

●

ARIB-STD 33 (Japan)

●

ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)

●

ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)

●

AS/NZS 4771, 4268.2 (Australia and New Zealand)

EMI and Susceptibility (Class B)

●

FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109

●

ICES-003 (Canada)

●

VCCI (Japan)

●

EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)

●

AS/NZS 3548

●

EN 60601-1-2 EMC requirements for the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC

Security

●

802.11i, WPA2, WPA

●

802.1X

●

AES, TKIP

Other

●

IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11a

●

FCC Bulletin OET-65C

●

RSS-102

802.11g:

●

90 ft (27 m) at 54
Mbps

●

95 ft (29 m) at 48
Mbps

●

100 ft (30 m) at 36
Mbps

●

140 ft (43 m) at 24
Mbps

●

180 ft (55 m) at 18
Mbps

●

210 ft (64 m) at 12
Mbps

●

220 ft (67 m) at 11
Mbps

●

250 ft (76 m) at 9
Mbps

●

300 ft (91 m) at 6
Mbps

●

310 ft (94 m) at

5.5 Mbps

●

350 ft (107 m) at 2
Mbps

●

410 ft (125 m) at 1
Mbps

802.11a:

●

170 ft (52 m)
at 54 Mbps

●

350 ft (107 m)
at 48 Mbps

●

550 ft (167 m)
at 36 Mbps

●

700 ft (213 m)
at 24 Mbps

●

800 ft (244 m)
at 18 Mbps

●

875 ft (267 m)
at 12 Mbps

●

925 ft (282 m)
at 9 Mbps

●

950 ft (290 m)
at 6 Mbps

Data Sheet

802.11g:

●

110 ft (34 m) at
54 Mbps

●

200 ft (61 m) at
48 Mbps

●

225 ft (69 m) at
36 Mbps

●

325 ft (99 m) at
24 Mbps

●

400 ft (122 m) at
18 Mbps

●

475 ft (145 m) at
12 Mbps

●

490 ft (149 m) at
11 Mbps

●

550 ft (168 m) at
9 Mbps

●

650 ft (198 m) at
6 Mbps

●

660 ft (201 m) at

5.5 Mbps

●

690 ft (210 m) at
2 Mbps

●

700 ft (213 m) at
1 Mbps

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Item Specification

Antennas 2.4 GHz

●

Dual RP-TNC connectors

5 GHz

●

Dual RP-TNC connectors

LEDs Three indicators on the top panel report Ethernet activity and status, device operating status, and

Housing Die-cast aluminum
Dimensions

(H x W x D)
Weight 1.725lbs (0.783kg); add 0.4lbs (0.181kg) for mounting bracket
Environmental

Memory and
Processor

Input Power
Requirements

Power Draw 13W maximum
Warranty One year
Wi-Fi

Certification

radio activity and status.

1.660 x 6.562 x 7.232 in. (4.22 x 16.67 x 18.37 cm); add 0.517 in. (1.31 cm) to the height for
mounting bracket

●

Non-operating (storage) temperature: –40 to 185°F (–40 to 85°C)

●

Operating temperature: –4 to 131°F (–20 to 55°C)

●

Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent (non-condensing)

●

IBM PowerPC405 (200 MHz)

●

16 MB RAM; 8 MB Flash memory

●

90 to 240 VAC ±10 percent (power supply)

●

48 VDC ±10 percent

Data Sheet

Ordering Information

To place an order, visit the
Table 3 provides ordering information for Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points.

Table 3. Product Part Numbers for Cisco Aironet 1230AG Access Points

Part Number Product Description

AIR-AP1232AG-A-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; FCC Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-C-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; China Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-E-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; ETSI Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-I-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; Israel Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-J-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; Japan
AIR-AP1232AG-K-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; Korea Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-N-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; N. America Cnfg (not FCC)
AIR-AP1232AG-P-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; Japan2 Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-S-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; Singapore Cnfg
AIR-AP1232AG-T-K9 802.11a/g Modular IOS AP; RP-TNC; Taiwan Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-A-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; FCC Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-C-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; China Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-E-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; ETSI Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-I-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; Israel Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-J-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; Japan
AIR-LAP1232AG-K-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; Korea Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-N-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; N. America Cnfg (not FCC)
AIR-LAP1232AG-P-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; Japan2 Cnfg
AIR-LAP1232AG-S-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; Singapore Cnfg

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Part Number Product Description

AIR-LAP1232AG-T-K9 802.11a/g Modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC; Taiwan Cnfg

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