CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide June 2006 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 C H A P T E R 1 Overview Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Points combine mobility, flexibility, and modularity with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software software, the 1250AG series access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The access point supports two radio modules: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b/g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11a).
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation with radio modules (see page 1-4) • Ethernet port (see page 1-5) • Console port (see page 1-5) • LEDs, (see page 1-5) • Multiple power sources (see page 1-5) • UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz radio module. Figure 1-2 2.4 GHz Radio Module 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left) 3 2 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 5 Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz radio module.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Single or Dual-Radio Operation The access point supports single or simultaneous dual radio operation using 2.4-GHz 802.11b/g radio and 5-GHz 802.11a radio modules. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas. A blank module is supported for single radio access point configurations. The access point supports upgrading of a radio module with a 802.11n radio module (future availability). The 802.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port (see Figure TBD ) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point (refer to the “Locating the Product Serial Number” section on page -viii).
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 – Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Note Some switches and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point with both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. At power-up, if the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to prevent an over-current condition.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 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 1 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 1 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 1-6 shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations to the main LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-8) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-9).
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge.
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CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 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 1250 Series Access Point and the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Lightweight Access Point.
Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Models Certification Numbers AIR-RM23A-A-K9 LDK102059 AIR-RM23G-A-K9 LDK102060 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Department of Communications—Canada CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) the U-NII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-8247-01
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 For 2.4 GHz radios, the following standards were applied: Note • Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2 • EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz access points, the following standards were applied: • Radio: EN 301.893 • EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to the access point with a 2.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operatingCisco Aironet access points inTaiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English. Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios Chinese Translation English Translation This equipment is limited for indoor use.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 All Access Points Chinese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 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 functions.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 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 1 Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-01 B-11
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-12 OL-8247-01
CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 A P P E N D I X D Channels and Power Levels This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4-GHz) and the IEEE 802.11a (5-GHz) channels and maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.
Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Channels and Maximum Power Levels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4-GHz Band) on Single Radio Models An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) above the amount allowed per regulatory domain. Table 1 indicates the channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and maximum power levels for each channel allowed by the regulatory domains: .
Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Channels and Maximum Power Levels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4-GHz Band) on Dual Radio Models An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) above the amount allowed per regulatory domain.
Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Channels and Maximum Power Levels CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Table D-3 Channels and Maximum Conducted Power for IEEE 802.11a Radio with up to 9.
Appendix D Channels and Power Levels External Antenna Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 External Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels in Some Regulatory Domains with External Antennas Caution Table D-4 To avoid exceeding maximum conducted power levels in the China (–C), EMEA (-E), South Korea (–K), Israel (–I), and Singapore (–S) regulatory domains when using an 802.11b/g radio with 2.2- to 10-dBi external antennas, you must manually set the access point output power level as shown in Table D-4.
Appendix D Channels and Power Levels External Antenna Settings CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1 Caution Table D-5 Channel ID To avoid exceeding maximum conducted power levels in the EMEA (-E) and Israel (–) regulatory domains when using a IEEE 802.11a radio with 6.0- to 9.5-dBi external 5-MHz antennas, you must manually set the access point output power level as shown in Table D-5. Maximum Power Levels for IEEE 802.