CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide September 2004 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 CONTENTS Preface ix Audience Purpose ix ix Organization ix Conventions x Related Publications xii Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.com xii Documentation CD-ROM xiii Ordering Documentation xiii Documentation Feedback xiii Obtaining Technical Assistance xiv Cisco.
Contents CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - CHAPTER 2 Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings Draft 2 2-2 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings Before Beginning the Installation Installation Summary 2-3 2-4 2-5 Connecting the 2.
Contents CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - CHAPTER 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Draft 2 4-1 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time 4-2 Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface Using Action Buttons 4-4 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-5 Using Online Help CHAPTER 5 4-5 Using the Command-Line Interface IOS Command Modes Getting Help 4-2 5-1 5-2 5-3 Abbreviating Commands 5-3 Using no and default Forms of Commands Understanding CLI Messages 5-3 5-4 Using Command
Contents CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - CHAPTER 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Upgrade Overview Unpacking the Radio 7-1 7-2 7-2 Opening the Access Cover 7-3 Removing a Blank Spacer Card 7-4 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-5 Installing a 2.
Contents CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - APPENDIX A Translated Safety Warnings A-1 Dipole Antenna Installation Warning Explosive Device Proximity Warning Lightning Activity Warning Installation Warning B A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning APPENDIX Draft 2 A-5 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2 Department of Communications—Canada B-3 Canadian Compliance Statement B-3 European Commu
Contents CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-5 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-6 IEEE 802.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. To use this guide, you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. Purpose This guide provides the information you need to install and configure basic settings for your access point.
Preface Conventions CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Chapter 4, “Using the Web-Browser Interface,” describes how to use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 5, “Using the Command-Line Interface,” describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Chapter 6, “Mounting Instructions,” describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling. Chapter 7, “2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade,” provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.
Preface Conventions CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Note Caution Warning Waarschuwing Draft 2 Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage or loss of data. This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Preface Related Publications CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Advarsel Aviso Draft 2 Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker.
Preface Obtaining Documentation CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com International Cisco websites can be accessed from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation.
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com, which includes the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) website, as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco.
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (refer to Figure 1).
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco TAC Escalation Center The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 1 Overview Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The 1200 series access point can contain two radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Hardware Features This section describes access point features. Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 LEDs The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off when the Ethernet cable is not connected.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Console Port The console port provides access to the access point’s command-line interface (CLI) using a terminal emulator program. Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your computer’s COM port to the access point’s serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, “Console Cable Pinouts,” for a description of the console port pinouts.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point’s role in three common wireless network configurations. The access point’s default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to the wired LAN.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-4 shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
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CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point: Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it. Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each item for damage.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Before Beginning the Installation CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings The access point uses a metal enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building’s environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings) in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC. For mounting instructions, refer to the Chapter 6, “Mounting Instructions.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Before Beginning the Installation CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-2 Access Point with 5-GHz Radio Module (RM20A or RM21A) 1 2 3 74631 1 Draft 2 1 Module mounting screws 2 Integrated antenna in patch position (RM20A or RM21A radio module) Figure 2-3 3 Access point RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors 1 Module mounting screws 3 2 5-GHz antenna connectors (RP-TNC) 5-GHz radio Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installa
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Summary CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Installation Summary While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations: • If you have a 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit, refer to the “2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade” section on page 7-1. • If you have a 5-GHz radio module upgrade kit (RM20A, RM21A,or RM22A) refer to the “5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade” section on page 8-1. • If your access point has a built-in 2.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas The access point supports an RM22A radio module for use with a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Two RPTNC antenna connectors are provided on the back of the module for the 5-GHz radio. Note RPTNC antenna connectors are used for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables The access point receives power through the Ethernet cable or an external power module. Figure 2-4 shows the power options for the access point.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Caution The Cisco Aironet Power Injector for the 1100 and 1200 series is designed for use with 1100 series or 1200 series access points only. Using the power injector with other Ethernet-ready devices can damage the equipment.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to the access point, it begins a routine power-up sequence that you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on top of the access point. After you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that IOS is operational.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your access point for the first time. The contents of this chapter are similar to the instructions in the quick start guide that shipped with your access point.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before You Start CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for your ac
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access point’s Express Setup page, you must either obtain or assign the access point’s IP address using one of the following methods: • Connect to the access point console port and assign a static IP address. Follow the steps in the “Connecting to the Access Point Locally” section on page 3-3 to connect to the console port.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Note Step 2 Draft 2 The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable. Set up a terminal emulator to communicate with the access point. Use the following settings for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 3-2 Step 5 Draft 2 Summary Status Page Click Express Setup. The Express Setup screen appears. Figure 3-3 shows the Express Setup page.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 3-3 Step 6 Draft 2 Express Setup Page Enter the configuration settings you obtained from your system administrator. The configurable settings include: • System Name— The system name, while not an essential setting, helps identify the access point on your network. The system name appears in the titles of the management system pages.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • Note Draft 2 IP Address—Use this setting to assign or change the access point’s IP address. If DHCP is enabled for your network, leave this field blank. If the access point’s IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the web-browser interface or a Telnet session over the wired LAN, you lose your connection to the access point.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Protecting Your Wireless LAN CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in while holding down the Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status LED turns amber. Note Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup page.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • Draft 2 Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point’s IP address when it has been assigned by a DHCP server. You can also use IPSU to set the access point’s IP address and SSID if they have not been changed from the default settings.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Using IPSU to Find the Access Point’s IP Address If your access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server, you can use IPSU to find its IP address. Because IPSU sends a reverse-ARP request based on the access point MAC address, you must run IPSU from a computer on the same subnet as the access point.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Using IPSU to Set the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID If you want to change the default IP address (10.0.0.1) of the access point, you can use IPSU. You can also set the access point’s SSID at the same time. Note IPSU can change the access point’s IP address and SSID only from their default settings. After the IP address and SSID have been changed, IPSU cannot change them again.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Step 6 Click Set Parameters to change the access point’s IP address and SSID settings. Step 7 Click Exit to exit IPSU. Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI When you connect the access point to the wired LAN, the access point links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Use the access point’s IP address to browse to the management system. See the “Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address” section on page 3-3 for instructions on assigning an IP address to the access point. Follow these steps to begin using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Start the browser.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-1 Draft 2 Web-Browser Interface Home Page Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-03 4-3
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Using Action Buttons Table 4-1 lists the page links and buttons that appear on most management pages.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Online Help CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the 1200 series access point uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that you cannot use in the entry fields on the web-browser interface. Table 4-2 lists the prohibited characters and the fields in which you cannot use them.
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CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 5 Using the Command-Line Interface This chapter describes the IOS command-line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure your access point.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface IOS Command Modes CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is divided into many different modes. The commands available to you depend on which mode you are currently in. Enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to obtain a list of commands available for each command mode. When you start a session on the access point, you begin in user mode, often called user EXEC mode.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Getting Help CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Getting Help You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command, as shown in Table 5-2. Table 5-2 Help Summary Command Purpose help Obtains a brief description of the help system in any command mode.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Understanding CLI Messages CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Configuration commands can also have a default form. The default form of a command returns the command setting to its default. Most commands are disabled by default, so the default form is the same as the no form. However, some commands are enabled by default and have variables set to certain default values.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 The range is from 0 to 256. Beginning in line configuration mode, enter this command to configure the number of command lines the access point records for all sessions on a particular line: ap(config-line)# history [size number-of-lines] The range is from 0 to 256.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features Although enhanced editing mode is automatically enabled, you can disable it.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table 5-5 Draft 2 Editing Commands Through Keystrokes (continued) Capability Keystroke1 Purpose Capitalize or lowercase words or capitalize a set of letters. Esc C Capitalize at the cursor. Esc L Change the word at the cursor to lowercase. Esc U Capitalize letters from the cursor to the end of the word. Designate a particular keystroke as Ctrl-V or Esc Q an executable command, perhaps as a shortcut.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 After you complete the entry, press Ctrl-A to check the complete syntax before pressing the Return key to execute the command. The dollar sign ($) appears at the end of the line to show that the line has been scrolled to the right: ap(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the CLI CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Note Draft 2 In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the access point’s IP address. Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the access point’s IP address and click Connect. Step 4 At the username and password prompts, enter your administrator username and password.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the CLI CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-10 OL-4310-03
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 6 Mounting Instructions This appendix provides instructions for mounting the access point to suspended ceilings, vertical surfaces, or horizontal surfaces using the access point mounting bracket.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Overview CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Overview You can mount the access point on any of the following surfaces: • Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as walls or ceilings • Suspended ceilings The access point ships with a detachable mounting bracket and the necessary mounting hardware. Because it is detachable, you can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 A mounting hardware kit is provided that contains the hardware and fasteners necessary to mount the access point. Refer to the Table 6-1 to identify the materials you need to mount your access point, then go to the section containing the specific mounting procedure.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Note To comply with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting bracket. You should review Figure 6-2 before beginning the mounting process.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Step 7 Use a wrench or pliers to tighten the Keps nuts. Do not overtighten. Step 8 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting bracket is designed to be integrated into the T-bar grid above the tiles of a suspended ceiling.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 The bracket mounting clip requires the use of an access point mounting bracket (700-13520-03) with two extra holes (see Figure 6-4). Figure 6-4 Mounting Bracket Holes 1 95748 1 1 Extra holes Follow these steps to mount the access point above a suspended ceiling. Step 1 Insert the bracket mounting clip’s tab into the large hole on the access point mounting bracket.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Step 5 Adjust the height of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to Figure 6-3). Step 6 Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Make sure the clips are securely attached to the T-rails.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-8 OL-4310-03
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) radio card and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 7-2 • Opening the Access Cover, page 7-3 • Removing a Blank Spacer Card, page 7-4 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-5 • Installing a 2.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Upgrade Overview CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Upgrade Overview This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. Caution Your access point must be running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later before you upgrade to the IEEE 802.11g radio; otherwise your access point may not be able to complete the boot sequence until the radio is removed. For additional information, refer to the “Finding the Software Version” section.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Opening the Access Cover CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Opening the Access Cover To open the 2.4-GHz radio access cover, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. Step 2 Remove all static-generating items from the work area, such as plastic material, styrofoam cups, and other similar items. Step 3 Place the access point and the new 2.4-GHz radio (in its antistatic bag) on an antistatic work surface.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a Blank Spacer Card CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Removing a Blank Spacer Card When your access point is not factory-configured with a 2.4-GHz radio, it contains a blank spacer card in the internal mini-PCI connector. You must remove the blank spacer card prior to installing a new 2.4-GHz radio card. Caution Handle all components carefully and observe all ESD precautions. The internal access point components and the 2.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 3 Remove the antenna wires from the blank spacer card. Caution Step 4 Draft 2 To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. Remove the blank spacer card from the mini-PCI connector. For instructions on installing the radio card, go to the “Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio” section. Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 2 Draft 2 Remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from the mini-PCI connector by performing the following operations: a. Push the card-retaining clips (on each side of card) away from the card (see Figure 7-3). When released, the radio card springs up (see Figure 7-4). Figure 7-3 Location of Retaining Clips on 2.4-GHz Radio Card 1 1 74253 MAIN AUX 1 Step 3 Card-retaining clips b.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio To install a new 2.4-GHz radio card into the access point, follow these steps: Caution The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling. Step 1 Carefully remove the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from its anti-static bag.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 5 Draft 2 Insert the radio card into the access point’s mini-PCI connector by following these steps: a. Tilt the radio card at approximately 20o to 30o so that its gold pins are aligned with the mini-PCI connector (see Figure 7-4). b. Push the card into the mini-PCI connector until it clicks into place.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Attaching the Compliance Labels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Attaching the Compliance Labels There are three places on the 1200 series access point dedicated to compliance labels, one for the product compliance label and two for the radio compliance labels. The label locations are shown in Figure 7-5.
Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Finding the Software Version CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Placing the Labels The 802.11g radio upgrade kit ships with the following labels for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)—not used on the 1200 series access point.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade This chapter provides upgrade instructions for a 5-GHz radio module and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 8-2 • Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover, page 8-2 • Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-3 • Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module, page 8-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-03 8-1
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Upgrade Overview CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Upgrade Overview This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio module (RM20A, RM21A, or RM22A). The following operations summarize the upgrade procedure: Caution Note 1. Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. Place your access point on a flat surface. 3. For an access point without the 5-GHz radio feature, remove the 5-GHz radio access cover. 4.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 3 Draft 2 Remove the 5-GHz access cover using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). Figure 8-1 2 1 74632 1 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 1 2 Access Cover Screws Access Cover Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module To remove the 5-GHz radio module, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 4 Draft 2 Insert your fingers into the base (latch opening) of the 5-GHz radio module (closest to the access point) and pull straight out from the access point (see Figure 8-3). Removing the 5-GHz Radio Module 74629 Figure 8-3 Step 5 For a radio module with built-in antenna, fold the antenna down (towards the attached radio card) and insert the module into a static protected bag.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module To install a new 5-GHz radio module (RM20A, RM21A, or RM22A) into your access point, follow these steps: Step 1 Before you can install a new 5-GHz radio module, you must remove the access cover or an existing 5-GHz radio module (refer to “Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover” or “Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module”).
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 5 Draft 2 Tighten the 5-GHz radio module mounting screws using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 8-5). Note The RM22A radio module has the same mounting screws.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Attaching the Compliance Label There are three places on the 1200 series access point dedicated to compliance labels, one for the product compliance label and two for the radio compliance labels. The label locations are shown in Figure 8-7.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Finding the Software Version CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 The 5-GHz radio module installation is now complete and radio settings are at default values. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 C H A P T E R 9 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco TAC website at the following URL (select Product Support > Wireless > Wireless LAN): http://www.cisco.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Checking the Top Panel LEDs CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Checking the Top Panel LEDs If your access point is not communicating, check the three LEDs on the top panel. You can use them to quickly assess the unit’s status. Figure 9-1 shows the LEDs. Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Figure 9-1 The LEDs signals have the following meanings (for additional details refer to Table 9-1): • The Ethernet LED signals traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Checking the Top Panel LEDs CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table 9-1 Draft 2 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green – Green DRAM memory test. – Amber Red Board initialization test – Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. Amber Green – Ethernet initialization test. Green Green Green Starting IOS. – Green – At least one wireless client device is associated with the unit.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Checking Basic Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients. If the access point does not communicate with client devices, check the following areas. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Running the Ping/Link Test CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Note Draft 2 All associated clients on the selected radio will be deassociated during the 6 to 8 seconds needed for the carrier busy test. Perform these steps to activate the carrier busy test: Step 1 Use your web browser to access the access point browser interface. Step 2 Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary screen appears.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to the Default Configuration CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Resetting to the Default Configuration If you forget the password that allows you to configure the access point, you may need to completely reset the configuration. You can use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 7 Click the Reset to Defaults button. Note Step 8 Draft 2 If the access point is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or IOS commands.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Step 2 Place a copy of the access point image file (such as c1200-k9w7-tar.122-13.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on your PC. For additional information, refer to the “Obtaining the Access Point Image File” and “Obtaining the TFTP Server Software” sections. Step 3 Rename the access point image file in the TFTP server folder to c1200-k9w7-tar.default. Step 4 Activate the TFTP server.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Obtaining the Access Point Image File CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Browser TFTP Interface The TFTP interface allows you to use a TFTP server on a network device to load the access point image file. Follow the instructions below to use a TFTP server: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). Step 2 Enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Obtaining the TFTP Server Software CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Step 3 Find the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series (Cisco IOS Software). Step 4 Click on the access point image file, such as c1200-k9w7-tar.122-13.JA.tar. Step 5 On the Encryption Authorization Form, enter the requested information, read the encryption information, and check the boxes that apply. Step 6 Click Submit.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 A P P E N D I X A Translated Safety Warnings This appendix provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 332—Antenna Installation Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Statement 332—Antenna Installation Warning Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit. Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 15A Statement 1005 Dit product is afhankelijk van de installatie van het gebouw voor beveiliging tegen kortsluiting (overstroom).
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 15A 15A 15A Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-03 A-7
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide A-8 OL-4310-03
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 A P P E N D I X B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points.
Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Draft 2 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Models: AIR-AP1200 with AIR-MP20B-A-K9 and/or AIR-RM20A-A-K9; AIR-AP1210 with AIR-MP20B-A-K9 or AIR-MP21G-A-K9, and/or AIR-RM20A-A-K9 or AIR-RM21A-A-K9 or AIR-RM22A-A-K9; AIR-AP1220B-A-K9,
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Department of Communications—Canada CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using integrated antennas or those listed in Table B-1. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectrum devices, and Cisco Aironet 54-Mbps, 5-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 5-GHz spread spectrum devices.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 For 2.4 GHz radios, the following standards were applied: • Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2 • EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to access points with a 2.4 GHz radio: Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio module has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. For the IEEE 802.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines. 1.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 All Access Points Chinese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 14 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and function
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Declaration of Conformity Statements All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC according to EN 45014 Cisco Systems Inc.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC according to EN 45014 Cisco Systems Inc.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC according to EN 45014 Cisco Systems Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 - USA Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, Product: Variants: Options included: AIR-AP1231G-E-K9 / 2.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC according to EN 45014 Cisco Systems Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, AIR-MP21G-E-K9 / 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Mini PCI Radio Module Fulfils the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-14 OL-4310-03
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 A P P E N D I X C Access Point Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point. Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the access point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Size 6.56 in. W x 7.23 in. D x 1.66 in. H 16.67 cm W x 18.36 cm D x 4.
Appendix C CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Draft 2 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Input Power With 802.11b radio: With RM20A radio module: 8.0 W (typical) 6.0 W (typical) With 802.11b radio and RM20A radio module: With 802.11g radio: 10.0 W (typical) 6.2 W (typical) With 802.11g radio and RM20A radio module: 10.
Appendix C Access Point Specifications CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table C-1 Draft 2 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Power Output With 802.11b radio: RM20A radio module: 16 dBm 13 dBm 10 dBm 7 dBm 100, 50, 30, 20, 5, or 1 mW With 802.11g radio: 100, 50, 30, 20, 5, or 1 mW (at 1, 2, 5.
Appendix C CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Draft 2 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Frequency 2.400 to 2.497 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) RM20A radio module: UNII 1—5.15 to 5.25 GHz UNII 2—5.25 to 5.35 GHz RM21A radio module or RM22A radio module: UNII 1—5.15 to 5.25 GHz UNII 2—5.25 to 5.35 GHz UNII 3—5.725 to 5.
Appendix C Access Point Specifications CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table C-1 Draft 2 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Typical Range Indoor (across office cubicle walls): Indoor (across office cubicle walls): 802.11b radio: (100 mW output power) RM20A radio module: 165 ft (50.3 m) at 6 Mbps 130 ft (39.6 m) at 12 Mbps 110 ft (33.5 m) at 18 Mbps 45 ft (13.7 m) at 54 Mbps 350 ft at 1 Mbps 150 ft at 11 Mbps 802.
Appendix C CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Draft 2 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Safety Designed to meet: Designed to meet: Radio Approvals • UL 1950 Third Edition • UL 1950 Third Edition • CSA 22.2 No. 950-95 • CSA 22.2 No.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 A P P E N D I X D Channels and Antenna Settings This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz), IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz), and IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz) channels, maximum power levels, and antenna gains supported by the world’s regulatory domains.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Channels IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11b 22-MHz-wide channel are shown in Table D-1. Table D-1 Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11g 22-MHz-wide channel are shown in Table D-2. Table D-2 Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz Band) The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11a 20-MHz-wide channel are shown in Table D-3 and Table D-4. . Table D-3 Note Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table D-4 Channel Identifier Draft 2 Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table D-5 Draft 2 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11b (continued) Regulatory Domain Antenna Gain (dBi) Maximum Power Level (mW) 2.2 50 5.2 30 6 30 8.5 5 12 5 13.5 5 2.2 50 5.2 30 6 30 8.5 5 12 5 13.5 5 2.2 30 5.2 30 6 30 8.5 n/a 12 n/a 13.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table D-6 Draft 2 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11g (continued) Maximum Power Level (mW) Regulatory Domain EMEA (–E) (100 mW EIRP maximum) Israel (–I) (100 mW EIRP maximum) Japan (–J) (10 mW/MHz EIRP maximum) Antenna Gain (dBi) CCK Modulation OFDM Modulation 2.2 50 30 5 30 10 6 30 10 6.5 20 10 8.5 10 5 10 10 5 2.2 50 30 5 30 10 6 30 10 6.5 20 10 8.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Table D-8 indicates the maximum power levels allowed with the 5 dBi integrated antenna and the RM21A radio module for each IEEE 802.11a regulatory domain. .
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Table D-9 indicates the maximum power levels allowed with the 9 dBi integrated antenna and the RM21A radio module for each IEEE 802.11a regulatory domain. .
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Table D-10 and Table D-11 indicates the maximum power levels allowed with the RM22A radio module and external antennas and for each IEEE 802.11a regulatory domain. . Table D-10 Maximum Power for the RM22A Radio Module with up to 9.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Caution Draft 2 To avoid exceeding maximum conducted power levels in the EU regulatory domain when using a 7- or a 9.5-dBi external antenna, you must manually set the access point output power level as shown in. Refer to the Setting Maximum Power Levels for EU and Other Countries document that shipped with your access point. .
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-12 OL-4310-03
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 A P P E N D I X E Console Cable Pinouts This appendix identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access point’s serial console port.
Appendix E Console Cable Pinouts Overview CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 Overview The access point requires a special serial cable that connects the access point serial console port (RJ-45 connector) to your PC’s COM port (DB-9 connector). This cable can be purchased from Cisco (part number AIR-CONCAB1200) or can be built using the pinouts in this appendix.
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 GLOSSARY 802.11 The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1- and 2-megabit-per-second (Mbps) wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz band. 802.11a The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for wireless LANs operating in the 5-GHz frequency band. 802.
Glossary CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 BPSK A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 1 Mbps. broadcast packet A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on the same subnet. C CCK Complementary code keying. A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 5.5 and 11 Mbps. cell The area of radio range or coverage in which the wireless devices can communicate with the base station.
Glossary CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 E EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. Ethernet The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer used.
Glossary CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 M MAC Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit number used in Ethernet data packets to identify an Ethernet device, such as an access point or your client adapter. modulation Any of several techniques for combining user information with a transmitter’s carrier signal. multipath The echoes created as a radio signal bounces off of physical objects. multicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to multiple addresses.
Glossary CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 roaming A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN. RP-TNC A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment.
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CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 2 INDEX recalling commands A 5-5 no and default forms of commands abbreviating commands access point image 5-3 terminal emulator settings 9-6 3-4 command-line interface antenna See CLI connectors gains 5-3 C-2 command modes D-5 warnings 5-2 commands A-1 Apply button abbreviating 4-4 no and default connectors 4-4 basic settings, checking 5-3 C-1, C-2 console port B Back button 5-3 E-2 D 9-4 data rates C-3 declarations of conformity C B-1 de
Index CISCO CONFIDENTIAL FCC Safety Compliance status 2-2 Draft 2 9-2 filtering show and more command output frequencies 5-8 D-2, D-3, D-4 frequency range C-3 M MAC 3-10, 3-11 management options, CLI Mode button G 9-6 modulation global configuration mode 5-1 C-3 5-2 N H no commands help, for the command line 5-3 history changing the buffer size described 5-4 disabling 5-5 O 5-4 OK button 4-4 operating temperature recalling commands Home button 5-3 4-4 P package contents
Index CISCO CONFIDENTIAL reloading access point image RF exposure Draft 2 common buttons 9-6 4-4 compatible browsers B-6 4-1 web site, Cisco Software Center weight S C-2 WEP key safety warnings, translated 3-9, 9-8 9-4 A-1 serial cable E-2 Cisco cable size E-2 C-1 SSH Communications Security, Ltd.
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