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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Basic Configuration
Before You Start
Before You Start
Before configuring the access point, you need to obtain the following information (possibly from your
network administrator):
• The service set identifier (SSID) for the access point. If dual-band radio operation is supported,
different SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5-GHz operation may be used.
• A system name for the access point. The name should describe the location or principal users of the
access point. The access point default system name is AIR-AP1200-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last
6 digits of the access point MAC address.
• If your network does not use DHCP or BOOTP to assign IP addresses, you need the following:
– IP address for the access point
– IP address for the default gateway
– IP subnet mask for the access point
• The access point’s MAC address, which is printed on the label on the bottom of the access point.
• Security settings for the wireless network, such as WEP, LEAP, and MIC settings. Different security
settings may be used for the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless LANS. For additional information on
configuring the access point security settings, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Software Configuration Guide.
Summary of Configuration Steps
You use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings to the access point. For instructions on setting
up security, filtering, and other access point features, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Software Configuration Guide.
You will follow these general steps to enter the access point’s basic settings:
1. Connect the Ethernet and power cables to the access point. For instructions refer to the “Connecting
the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-8.
2. Use an Internet browser to open the access point’s management system by browsing to the access
point’s IP address or use a terminal emulator and the serial console port.
If your network uses a DHCP server and you are using a Windows operating system (Windows 95,
98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP), you can use the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) to find the access point’s
DHCP-assigned IP address. For other operating systems, you must use the serial console port. For
additional information on IPSU, refer to the “Using the IP Setup Utility” section on page 3-3.
To use the console port, you must connect an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable (refer to Appendix C,
“Console Cable Pinouts”) to your computer’s COM port and to the console port on the back of the
access point and use a terminal emulator to open the management system. For additional information
on using the console port, refer to the “Using a Terminal Emulator” section on page 3-9.
3. Enter basic settings on the Express Setup page as described in the “Entering Basic Settings” section
on page 3-6.
4. Mount the access point to the ceiling or wall. For mounting instructions, refer to Chapter 4,
“Mounting Instructions.”
5. Enter security and other access point option settings. For additional information, refer to the Cisco
Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.