User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
- Contents
- Preface
- Overview
- Installing the Access Point
- Safety Information
- Warnings
- Unpacking the Access Point
- Basic Installation Guidelines
- Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points
- Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network
- Mounting Overview
- Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
- Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling
- Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling
- Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf
- Cable Security Bracket
- Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
- Securing the Access Point
- Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables
- Powering Up the Access Point
- Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points
- Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs
- Checking Basic Settings
- Low Power Condition
- Running the Carrier Busy Test
- Running the Ping Test
- Resetting to the Default Configuration
- Reloading the Access Point Image
- Obtaining the Access Point Image File
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally
- Obtaining the TFTP Server Software
- Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points
- Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points
- Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs
- Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points
- Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI
- Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode
- Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally
- Obtaining the TFTP Server Software
- Translated Safety Warnings
- Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
- VCCI Statement for Japan
- Department of Communications—Canada
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan
- Declaration of Conformity Statements
- Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries
- Access Point Specifications
- Channels and Maximum Power Levels
- Console Cable Pinouts
- Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment
- Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points
- Glossary
- Index
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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 2-4
Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-4
Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5
Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-6
Mounting Overview 2-7
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 2-9
Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling 2-10
Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling 2-11
Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf 2-14
Cable Security Bracket 2-14
Removing the Cable Security Bracket 2-15
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate 2-16
Securing the Access Point 2-17
Using a Security Cable 2-17
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate 2-18
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-20
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-21
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22
Powering Up the Access Point 2-22
CHAPTER
3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1
Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2
Checking Basic Settings 3-3
Default IP Address Behavior 3-4
Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4
SSID 3-4
WEP Keys 3-4
Security Settings 3-5
Low Power Condition 3-5
Intelligent Power Management 3-6