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
Obtaining the Access Point Image File
Obtaining the Access Point Image File
The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps:
Step 1 Use your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless
Step 2 Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series.
Step 3 Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point.
Step 4 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 5 Click IOS.
Step 6 Choose the Cisco IOS release desired, such as 12.3.8.JA.
Step 7 Click WIRELESS LAN for your access point image file, such as c1240-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar.
Step 8 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 9 On the Security Information window, click Yes to display non-secure items.
Step 10 On the Encryption Software Export Authorization page, read the information and check Ye s or No to the
question asking if the image is for use my you or your organization. Click Submit..
Step 11 If you checked No, enter the requested information and click Submit.
Step 12 Click Yes to continue.
Step 13 Click DOWNLOAD.
Step 14 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules.
Step 15 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 16 Click Save to download your image file to your hard disk.
Step 17 Select the desired download location on your hard disk and click Save.