Cisco 1242AG - Aironet - Wireless Access Point - Suspended Ceiling Mounting

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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

OL-8371-05

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling

Note To comply with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting plate.

You should review Figure 2-4 before beginning the mounting process.

Figure 2-4 T-Rail Mounting Parts

1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 4 mounting plate

2 T-rail clips 5 Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer)

Plastic spacer (used with recessed ceiling

tiles)

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Audience9
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point9
- Organization9
Preface9
- Purpose9
- Conventions10
- Related Publications12
- Locating the Product Serial Number13
- Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines14
Chapter 1 Overview15
- Product Terminology15
- Autonomous Access Points15
- Lightweight Access Points16
- Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points16
- Hardware Features17
- Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points22
- Network Example with Lightweight Access Points27
- Chapter 2 Installing the Acces Point30
Safety Information30
- FCC Safety Compliance Statement30
- General Safety Guidelines30
Warnings30
Unpacking the Access Point31
- Package Contents31
Basic Installation Guidelines32
Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points32
- Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network33
  - Access Point Layout and Connectors34
Mounting Overview35
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface37
Mounting below a Suspended Ceiling38
Mounting above a Suspended Ceiling39
Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf42
Cable Security Bracket42
- Removing the Cable Security Bracket43
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate44
Securing the Access Point45
- Using a Security Cable45
- Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate46
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables48
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source49
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power50
Powering up the Access Point50
- Access Points51
- C H a P T E R 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points52
CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points52
Checking the Lightweight Access Point Leds52
Checking Basic Settings53
- Default IP Address Behavior54
- Enabling the Radio Interfaces54
- Ssid54
  - WEP Keys55
  - Security Settings55
Low Power Condition55
- Intelligent Power Management56
  - Inline Power Status Messages57
- Configuring Power Using the CLI59
  - Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI60
- Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser61
Running the Carrier Busy Test63
Running the Ping Test64
Resetting to the Default Configuration64
- Using the MODE Button65
- Using the Web Browser Interface65
Reloading the Access Point Image66
- Using the MODE Button66
- Web Browser Interface67
  - Browser HTTP Interface67
  - Browser TFTP Interface68
Obtaining the Access Point Image File69
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally70
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software70
- C H a P T E R 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points72
- Using DHCP Option 4372
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points72
Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points72
Checking the Lightweight Access Point Leds73
Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points75
- Intelligent Power Management75
- Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands76
Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI77
- Configuring Controller Information78
- Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information78
- Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults78
- Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode79
Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File80
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally81
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software82
Appendix83
Translated Safety Warnings83
Appendix85
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information85
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement86
- VCCI Statement for Japan87
  - Canadian Compliance Statement88
Industry Canada88
- Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive89
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein88
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure91
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan92
  - Japanese Translation92
  - English Translation92
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan93
  - Access Points with IEEE 802.11A Radios93
    - Chinese Translation93
    - English Translation93
  - All Access Points94
    - Chinese Translation94
    - English Translation94
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil95
- Declaration of Conformity Statements96
- Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries96
Appendix101
Access Point Specifications101
Appendix105
Channels and Maximum Power Levels105
Appendix107
Console Cable Pinouts107
- Overview107
- Console Port Signals and Pinouts107
Appendix109
Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment109
Appendix113
Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points113
- Overview113
- Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points113
- Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points116

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