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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series User Manual

Cisco Aironet 1200 Series
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Cisco Aironet
1200 Series Access Point
Software Configuration Guide
Software Release 11.40T
April, 2002
Text Part Number: OL-2159-01

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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wireless Standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Data Transfer RateUp to 54 Mbps
Product TypeWireless Access Point
BrandCisco
ModelAironet 1200 Series
Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1X, TKIP, AES
Power OptionsPower over Ethernet (PoE)

Summary

Preface

Audience and Scope

Defines the intended audience and scope of the guide.

Organization

Outlines the structure and chapters of the document.

Conventions

Explains text and symbol conventions used in the manual.

Related Publications

Lists other relevant Cisco documentation.

Obtaining Documentation

Provides information on how to obtain Cisco documentation.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Details how to get technical support from Cisco.

Chapter 1 Overview

Key Features

Highlights the main functionalities of the access point firmware.

Management Options

Describes available interfaces for managing the access point.

Network Configuration Examples

Illustrates common wireless network configurations using the access point.

Chapter 2 Using the Management Interfaces

Using the Web-Browser Interface

Explains how to use the graphical web-based interface for access point management.

Using the Command-Line Interface

Details how to configure the access point using CLI via terminal or Telnet.

Using SNMP

Describes how to configure and use SNMP for access point management.

Chapter 3 Configuration

Basic Settings

Covers essential access point configuration settings on the Express Setup page.

Filter Setup

Explains how to configure protocol and MAC address filtering for data flow control.

Radio Configuration

Details settings for configuring the access point's radio hardware and parameters.

Ethernet Configuration

Covers configuration settings for the access point's Ethernet port.

Server Setup

Explains how to configure server settings like time, boot, web, and name servers.

Routing Setup

Describes how to configure default gateway and network routes for IP communication.

Association Table Display Setup

Covers customization options for displaying information in the Association Table.

Event Notification Setup

Details how to configure event display, handling, and notifications for access point events.

Chapter 4 Security Setup

Security Overview

Provides an overview of security features to protect the wireless network.

Setting Up WEP

Details how to set up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys and encryption.

Enabling Additional WEP Security Features

Enables MIC, TKIP, and broadcast WEP key rotation for enhanced security.

Setting Up Open or Shared Key Authentication

Covers configuring Open or Shared Key authentication methods for wireless clients.

Setting Up EAP Authentication

Details how to set up Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) for secure client authentication.

Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication

Explains how to configure MAC address filtering for client authentication.

Summary of Settings for Authentication Types

Provides a summary of required settings for various authentication types.

Setting Up Backup Authentication Servers

Describes how to configure backup servers for authentication services.

Setting Up Administrator Authorization

Covers setting up user accounts to manage access to the access point system.

Chapter 5 Network Management

Using the Association Table

Explains how to view and manage connected wireless devices.

Using the Network Map Window

Describes how to visualize the wireless network topology.

Using Cisco Discovery Protocol

Details how to use CDP for device discovery and network management.

Assigning Network Ports

Covers assigning specific network ports to devices like repeaters or bridges.

Enabling Wireless Network Accounting

Explains how to configure accounting data collection for wireless clients.

Chapter 6 Managing Firmware and Configurations

Updating Firmware

Provides instructions for updating the access point's firmware.

Distributing Firmware

Explains how to distribute firmware to multiple Cisco Aironet access points.

Distributing a Configuration

Covers distributing access point configurations to other devices on the network.

Downloading, Uploading, and Resetting the Configuration

Details procedures for managing access point configurations, including backup and reset.

Chapter 7 Management System Setup

SNMP Setup

Describes how to configure the access point for SNMP management.

Console and Telnet Setup

Covers configuring console and Telnet access for managing the access point.

Chapter 8 Special Configurations

Setting Up a Repeater Access Point

Explains how to configure an access point as a repeater to extend wireless range.

Using Hot Standby Mode

Details how to set up an access point in Hot Standby mode for redundancy.

Chapter 9 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Using Diagnostic Pages

Explains how to use diagnostic pages for detailed statistics and event records.

Using Command-Line Diagnostics

Details how to use CLI commands for viewing diagnostic information and troubleshooting.

Tracing Packets

Explains how to trace packets sent and received by the access point and network devices.

Checking the Top Panel Indicators

Describes the meaning of the access point's top panel indicator lights.

Checking Basic Settings

Guides on checking fundamental settings to resolve connectivity issues.

Resetting to the Default Configuration

Provides steps to reset the access point's configuration to factory defaults.

Appendix A Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains

Channels

Lists channel identifiers, center frequencies, and regulatory domains for 22-MHz channels.

Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains

Indicates maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed per regulatory domain.

Appendix B Protocol Filter Lists

Protocols on the Ethertype Filters Page

Lists protocols available for Ethertype filters.

Protocols on the IP Protocol Filters Page

Lists protocols available for IP Protocol filters.

Protocols on the IP Port Protocol Filters Page

Lists protocols available for IP Port Protocol filters.

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