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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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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.

The following sections are included in this chapter:

• Overview, page 6-2

• Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 6-3

• Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling, page 6-4

• Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling, page 6-5

• Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 6-7

• Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket, page 6-7

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface9
- Audience9
- Purpose9
- Organization9
- Conventions10
- Related Publications12
- Obtaining Documentation12
- Documentation Feedback14
- Cisco Product Security Overview14
  - Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products14
- Obtaining Technical Assistance15
- Obtaining Additional Publications and Information17
Chapter 1 Overview19
- Hardware Features20
- Network Configuration Examples23
Installing the Access Point27
Chapter 2 Installing the Acces Point28
- Safety Information28
  - FCC Safety Compliance Statement28
  - General Safety Guidelines28
- Warnings28
- Unpacking the Access Point29
  - Package Contents29
- Basic Installation Guidelines29
  - Installation above Suspended Ceilings30
- Before Beginning the Installation30
- Installation Summary32
- Connecting the 2.4-Ghz Antennas32
  - Connecting the 5-Ghz External Antennas33
  - Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables34
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time36
- Before You Start38
  - Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings38
- Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address39
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally40
  - Assigning Basic Settings40
Assigning Basic Settings42
- Default Settings on the Express Setup Page44
- Configuring Basic Security Settings45
  - Understanding Express Security Settings47
  - Enabling the Radio Interfaces45
- Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI50
  - Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface52
  - Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time52
- Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI50
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface53
- Using Action Buttons54
- Character Restrictions in Entry Fields55
- Using Online Help55
CHAPTER 5 Using the Command-Line Interface5-158
- Cisco IOS Command Modes58
  - C H a P T E R 5 Using the Command-Line Interface59
- Getting Help59
- Abbreviating Commands59
- Using no and Default Forms of Commands59
- Understanding CLI Messages60
- Using Command History60
- Using Editing Features61
- Searching and Filtering Output of Show and more Commands64
- Accessing the CLI64
  - Opening the CLI with Telnet64
  - Opening the CLI with Secure Shell65
Chapter 6 Mounting Instruction68
Mounting Instructions68
- Overview68
- Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface69
- Mounting below a Suspended Ceiling70
- Mounting above a Suspended Ceiling71
- Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket73
- Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket73
Chapter 7 2.4-Ghz Radio Upgrade76
Upgrade Overview76
- Unpacking the Radio76
Opening the Access Cover77
Removing a Blank Spacer Card78
Removing a 2.4-Ghz Radio79
Installing a 2.4-Ghz Radio81
- Attaching the Compliance Labels83
  - Placing the Labels84
Finding the Software Version84
Chapter 8 5-Ghz Radio Module Upgrade86
- Upgrade Overview86
- Unpacking the Radio Module86
- Removing the 5-Ghz Radio Access Cover86
- Removing a 5-Ghz Radio Module87
- Installing a 5-Ghz Radio Module89
  - Attaching the Compliance Label91
- Finding the Software Version92
- Troubleshooting93
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting94
Checking the Top Panel Leds94
Checking Basic Settings96
- Default IP Address Behavior96
- Default SSID and Radio Behavior96
- Enabling the Radio Interfaces96
- Ssid97
Resetting to the Default Configuration99
- Using the MODE Button99
- Using the Web Browser Interface100
Reloading the Access Point Image100
- Using the MODE Button101
  - Web Browser Interface101
    - Browser HTTP Interface102
    - Browser TFTP Interface102
- Obtaining the Access Point Image File103
- Obtaining the TFTP Server Software104
Appendix105
Translated Safety Warnings105
Appendix A Translated Safety Warning106
- Statement 245B-Explosive Device Proximity Warning106
- Statement 332-Antenna Installation Warning107
- Statement 1001-Work During Lightning Activity Warning108
- Statement 1004-Installation Instructions Warning109
- Statement 1005-Circuit Breaker (20A) Warning110
Appendix113
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information113
- A P P E N D I X B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information114
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement114
- Department of Communications-Canada115
  - Canadian Compliance Statement115
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein116
  - Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC116
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure118
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan118
  - Japanese Translation118
  - English Translation119
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan119
  - Access Points with IEEE 802.11A Radios119
    - Chinese Translation119
  - All Access Points120
    - Chinese Translation120
    - English Translation120
- Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil121
  - Access Point Model121
- Declaration of Conformity Statements122
- Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries122
- Declaration of Conformity128
Appendix131
Access Point Specifications131
Appendix137
Channels and Antenna Settings137
- Channels137
Appendix149
Console Cable Pinouts149
- Overview150
- Console Port Signals and Pinouts150
G L O S S a R y151
I N D E X157

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