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 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points
Low Power Condition
Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser
You can also use your browser to set the access point System Power Settings.
Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0
on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and
Solaris platforms.
Note When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker.
Figure 3-2 shows the system power setting options and indicates the power status of the access point.
Figure 3-2 System Power Settings
Caution If the access point receives power through PoE, the output current of the power sourcing equipment
(PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. The power source must comply with IEEE802.3af or IEC60950
for limited power sources.
Table 3-3 lists the access point system power settings and the Cisco switch power commands for several
power options.
Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands
Power Source Access Point System Power Settings
Cisco Switch
Power Command
AC power module Configuration changes are not required power inline never
Cisco switch that supports
Intelligent Power Management
1
Power Settings:
Power Negotiation (selected)
Power Injector:
Installed on Port with MAC Address (unchecked)
power inline auto
Cisco switch that does not
support Intelligent Power
Management
1
Power Settings:
Pre-standard Compatibility (selected)
Power Injector:
Installed on Port with MAC Address (unchecked)
power inline auto