User's Manual

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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Key Features
Key Features
Key features of the access point:
• Single- or dual-band radio operation
– Single band—2.4-GHz radio or 5-GHz radio operation
– Dual band—simultaneous 2.4-GHz radio and 5-GHz radio operation
– Field-upgrade to support dual-band radio operation
• Power sources
– Inline power over Ethernet
– External power module
• Metal enclosure supports installation within environmental air spaces (enclosure complies with
UL 2043 test requirements)
• Industrial temperature rating
• Dual antennas connectors for single or diversity antenna operation
• Backbone LAN
– 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port
• Access point control using the console port or an Internet browser
• Three status indicators
• Security lock feature
– Security cable keyhole to secure the access point using a security cable
– Security hasp to secure the access point to the mounting bracket using a lock
Dual-Band Radio Support
The access point can be initially configured from the factory for single- or dual-band radio operation.
However, an access point configured for single-band radio operation can be field-upgraded to support
dual-band radio operation using the 5-GHz radio module or the 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card.
2.4-GHz Mini-PCI Radio Card
The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to an internal access point mini-PCI slot. The radio card
contains a wireless LAN transceiver that operates in the 2.4-GHz frequency range to provide the access
point with single- or dual-band radio capability.
5-GHz Radio Module
The 5-GHz radio module connects to the access point’s card bus connector. The module incorporates an
Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in two of the UNII
5-GHz frequency bands and supporting up to 8 channels:
• UNII 1—Frequency range is 5.15 to 5.25 GHz
• UNII 2—Frequency range is 5.25 to 5.35 GHz