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C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1
Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide
June 2007
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Fax: 408 527-0883
Text Part Number: OL-8247-02

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  • Page 1 C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide June 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc.

  • Page 2: C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D R A F T A 1

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-10 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-11 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-12 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 4 2-20 Using a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point 2-22 Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate 2-23 Removing a Radio Module 2-24 Inserting a Radio Module 2-26 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 5 Using DHCP Option 43 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Power Injector LEDs Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points Intelligent Power Management - need changes Inline Power Status Messages Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 6 European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Japanese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios...
  • Page 7 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points L O S S A R Y N D E X Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 8 Contents C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-8247-02...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point. The 1250 series access point is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.

  • Page 10: Conventions

    Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 11 å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].) Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 12: Related Publications

    Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the 1250 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1250 Series listed under Access Points. To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under Wireless LAN Controllers.

  • Page 13: Locating The Product Serial Number

    AIR-AP1251AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1251AG-A-k9 Serial number, such as VDF06367ABC (11 alphanumeric digits) • Ethernet MAC address, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits) • Location of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore • Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii OL-8247-02...

  • Page 14: Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, And Security Guidelines

    For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Overview

    C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller.

  • Page 16: Lightweight Access Points

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1252) is part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before being mounted. The lightweight access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).

  • Page 17: Hardware Features

    Access Point with 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Radio Modules ETHERNET STATUS RADIO 2.4-GHz radio antenna 5-GHz radio antenna Module slot 0 (2.4-GHz radio module shown) 5 Module slot 1 (5-GHz radio module shown) LEDs PC cable security slot Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 18 Radio antenna connector (B-Tx/Rx) The 5-GHz antennas have a blue dot or blue label to correspond to the blue labels around the antenna Note connectors on the 5-GHz radio module. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 19: Radio Module Slots

    802.11a dual transmit antennas with beam forming?? 802.11n HT-20 MHz with dual transmit antennas • 802.11n duplicate (2x20) HT-20 MHz with dual transmit antennas • 802.11n HT-40 MHz with dual transmit antennas • Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 20: Maximum Ratio Combining

    (dBi) AIR-ANT5959 diversity ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT5135DG-R non-articulated omnidirectional AIR-ANT2422DG-R non-articulated dipole AIR-ANT5135D-R articulating dipole AIR-ANT4941 articulating dipole AIR-ANT5140V-R omnidirectional AIR-ANT2430V-R omnidirectional AIR-ANT5145V-R diversity ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT1728 ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT5160V-R omnidirectional Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 21: Leds

    The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a 1250 series power injector. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the bottom of the access point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 22: Console Port

    Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. The serial cable can be purchased from Cisco (part number AIR-CONCAB1200) or can be built using the pinouts in Appendix E, “Console Cable Pinouts.”...

  • Page 23: Ul 2043 Compliance

    The 1250 series power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4), the 1250 series DC power module (AIR-PWR-SPLY1), and the antennas are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 24: Anti-Theft Features

    “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-22). The mounting plate and padlock are required to prevent removal of the radio modules. Note Figure 1-4 Access Point with Padlock- Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 25: Network Examples With Autonomous Access Points

    Figure 1-5 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN. Figure 1-5 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 26: Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range

    Figure 1-6 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up the roles. Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.

  • Page 27: Central Unit In An All-Wireless Network

    The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to the main LAN (see Figure 1-8). The bridge units can also support wireless clients. Figure 1-8 Root Bridge and Non-Root Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 28: Workgroup Bridge Network

    1-9) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). Figure 1-9 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-14 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 29: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and...
  • Page 30 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-16...
  • Page 31 Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-17 • Mounting Plate Not Attached to a Surface, page 2-19 • Mounting Plate Not Attached to a Surface, page 2-19 • • Securing the Access Point, page 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 32: Safety Information

    (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper installation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 33: Unpacking The Access Point

    Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: •...

  • Page 34: Basic Installation Guidelines

    EXTERNAL DC AND INLINE PoE POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY INSTALLED RADIO MODULES REFER TO PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION +56VDC ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE DC power connector (+56 VDC) Console port (RJ-45) Ethernet port (RJ-45) MODE button Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 35: Installation Summary

    “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-22). • Configure security and other access point options (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points or the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide). Mounting Overview You can mount the access point on horizontal or vertical surfaces or on suspended ceilings (above or below).
  • Page 36 The 1250 series power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4), 1250 series DC power module (AIR-PWR-SPLY1), and the antennas have not been tested to UL 2043 and they must not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 37: Mounting On A Horizontal Or Vertical Surface

    Route your cables through the mounting plate openings or through the ends of the mounting plate. Optionally, you can secure your cables using the supplied tie-wraps and the mounting plate tie points. Step 7 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 38 “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-22 Step 11 additional information. Verify the access point is operating (see the “Powering Up the Access Point” section on page 2-17). Step 12 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 39: Mounting Below A Suspended Ceiling

    Figure 2-3 T-Rail Mounting Parts Suspended ceiling T-rail Mounting plate T-rail clips Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer) Plastic spacer (used with recessed ceiling tiles) Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 40 “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-22 additional information. Step 15 Verify the access point is operating (see the “Powering Up the Access Point” section on page 2-17). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 41: Mounting Above A Suspended Ceiling

    The 1250 series power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4), 1250 series DC power module (AIR-PWR-SPLY1), Caution and the antennas have not been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 42 Place the clip over the T-bar box hanger and secure it to the access point mounting plate (see Figure 2-6) Step 2 with the 1/4-20 fastener (supplied with the T-bar hanger). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 43 Connect your cables to the access point connectors (see Figure 2-1) before attaching the access point to Step 11 the mounting plate (see the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-15). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 44: Mounting Access Point On A Desktop Or Shelf

    The access point 5-GHz antenna connectors have a blue label to correspond with the blue dot or Note label on the Cisco Aironet 5-GHz antennas or antenna cables. If you need additional security, see the “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-22...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Ethernet And Power Cables

    “Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points” section on page 4-6). Access points with only a single radio module can be powered by IEEE 802.3af power sources, such as Note switches and power panels. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 46: Connecting To An Ethernet Network With An Inline Power Source

    Connect a Category 5E (or higher) Ethernet cable from your your switch to the power injector connector Step 3 labeled To Switch. Connect an AC power cord to the power injector and the AC wall socket. Step 4 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 47: Connecting To An Ethernet Network With Local Power

    IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that Cisco IOS is operational. When in an operational status, the Ethernet LED is steady green and blinking green when passing Ethernet traffic. The sequence takes about 1 minute to complete. Refer to Chapter 3, “Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs,”...

  • Page 48: Installing Or Removing The Mounting Plate Latch

    Place the bottom of access point facing up and locate the two screw holes for the mounting plate latch (see Figure 2-9). Unscrew the two mounting plate screws and remove the mounting plate latch. Step 2 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 49: Installing The Access Point To The Mounting Plate

    Prior to attaching the access point to the mounting plate, ensure that the radio modules are completely inserted andboth module latches are in the locked position (see Figure 2-16). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 50 2-22. To secure your access point with a PC type security cable, see the “Using a Security Cable to Secure the Step 6 Access Point” section on page 2-24. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 51: Mounting Plate Attached To A Surface

    Slowly slide the access point over the outline on the mounting plate until the mounting plate latch clicks. Step 5 Visually verify that the four access point feet are securely held by the mounting plate slots. Step 6 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 52: Securing The Access Point

    The access point is shipped with the mounting plate latch and the mounting plate installed. Figure 2-12 Security Padlock Hole as Viewed From the Bottom of the Access Point Access point Security padlock hole Mounting plate latch Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-22 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 53 Rotate the padlock to the lock position and then positionthe padlock to the side of the access point (see Figure 2-14). Figure 2-14 Position the Padlock for Locking Step 3 Push the padlock against the side of the hole to lock the padlock. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 54: Using A Security Cable To Secure The Access Point

    Figure 2-11). Rotate the key right or left to secure the security cable lock to the access point. Step 4 Remove the key from security cable lock. Step 5 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-24 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 55: Removing The Access Point From The Mounting Plate

    Continue sliding the access point to the right while lifting the edge of the access point with your left Step 3 hand. Disconnect the access point cables. Step 4 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 56: Removing A Radio Module

    Figure 2-16. Figure 2-16 Access Point Module Latches 48vDC ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE Slot 1 module latch Console connector and MODE button DC-IN and Ethernet connectors Slot 1 module latch Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-26 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 57 Opening the Module Latch 48vDC Push module lever to open When the module lever reaches the open position (see Figure 2-16), gently pull the radio module from Step 3 the access point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-27 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 58: Inserting A Radio Module

    Ensure the module latch is in the fully open position (see Figure 2-19). If the module latch is not in the open position, the latch will not allow the module to be closed. Note Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-28 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 59 Use your thumb to push the module latch close while you are squeezing with your fingers (see Figure 2-20). Continue pushing until the module latch clicks. Figure 2-20 Closing the Module Latch Push module latch Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 60 Inserting a Radio Module C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-30 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 61 This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1250 series autonomous access point (model: AIR-AP1252). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 3-2 •...

  • Page 62: Checking The Autonomous Access Point Leds

    LEDs (for additional information refer to the Event Log using the access point browser interface). Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs ETHERNET STATUS RADIO ETHERNET STATUS RADIO Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 63 (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds). Blinking green Blinking green Red Image recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 64: Checking The Power Injector Leds

    Checking the Power Injector LEDs The power injector (model:AIR-PWRINJ4) has three LEDs on the top end of the case (see Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2 Power Injector LEDs AP POWER FAULT AC POWER Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 65: Checking Basic Settings

    Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.4(1)JA or later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from other devices.

  • Page 66: Ssid

    If a client device’s SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in radio range, the client device will not associate. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.4(1)JA and later, there is no default SSID. You must configure an SSID before client devices can associate to the access point. WEP Keys The WEP key you use to transmit data must be set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with which it associates.

  • Page 67: Low Power Condition On Autonomous Access Points

    On power up, the access point is placed into low power mode (both radios are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient power is available. If there is sufficient power then the radios are turned on;...

  • Page 68: Inline Power Status Messages

    CDP packet from another Cisco powerable device (PD). The access point power is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco power source does not transmit this type of CDP packet.
  • Page 69 %CDP_PD-2-POWER_LOW: All radios disabled - NEGOTIATED inline power source—This • message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled because the Cisco power source has indicated it is not capable of supplying sufficient power to the access point.
  • Page 70 CONFIGURED inline power source <platform name> (<MAC address>)—This message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled and has detected a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management, but should be able to supply sufficient power. The access point must be configured for pre-standard compatibility.
  • Page 71 A 1250 power injector is being used to supply sufficient power and the Cisco switch does not support • Intelligent Power Management. The access point was moved to a new Cisco switch port and a 1250 power injector is being used to • supply sufficient power.
  • Page 72 None required – 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco power source to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be currently available for your Cisco power source.

  • Page 73: Issuing The Cisco Ios Command Using The Cli

    “Connecting to the Access Point Locally” section on page 3-23). Step 2 From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies to your power configuration (see Table 3-3...
  • Page 74 Cisco switch power commands for several power options. Table 3-5 System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands for Access Points with a Single Radio Module ?? Cisco Switch Power Source Access Point System Power Settings...
  • Page 75 – non-Cisco switch 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco power source to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be currently available for your Cisco power source.

  • Page 76: Running The Carrier Busy Test

    Pre-standard Compatibility. If you are using a non-Cisco switch, changes to the power settings are not required. Step 4 If you are using a power injector with a Cisco switch, choose one of these Power setting options (see Figure 3-3): If your Cisco switch supports Intelligent Power Management negotiations, uncheck Installed on Port with MAC address.
  • Page 77 When the test completes, the results are displayed on the page. For each of the channel center frequencies, the test produces a value indicating the percentage of time that the channel is busy. Step 6 Close your browser. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 78: Resetting To The Default Configuration

    Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from the access point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-18 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 79: Using The Web Browser Interface

    However, you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-19...

  • Page 80: Using The Mode Button

    You can also use the Web browser interface to reload the access point image file. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Your access point configuration is not changed when using the browser to reload the image file. Note Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-20 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 81: Browser Http Interface

    Click the Browse button to locate the access point image file (such as c1250-k9w7-tar.124-1.JA.tar) on your PC. Step 7 Click Upload. For additional information, click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-21 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 82: Browser Tftp Interface

    Click the Upload button. Step 9 When a message displays that indicates the upgrade is complete, click OK. Step 10 For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-22 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 83: Obtaining The Access Point Image File

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Obtaining the Access Point Image File The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps: Step 1 Use your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless...

  • Page 84: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    Console port (RJ-45) Ethernet port connector (RJ-45) MODE button Note 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. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator on your PC 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.

  • Page 85: Access Points

    This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1250 series lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1252). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 •...

  • Page 86: Guidelines For Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points

    Keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1250 series lightweight access point: • The access points can only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN...

  • Page 87: Checking The Lightweight Access Point Leds

    LEDs (for additional information refer to the Event Log using the access point browser interface). Figure 4-1 Access Point LEDs - Need New Picture ETHERNET STATUS RADIO ETHERNET STATUS RADIO Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 88 (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds). Blinking green Blinking Image recovery in progress and Mode button is green released. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 89 Green Blinking blue Green Loading the access point image file. 1. This status indication has the highest priority and overrides other status indications. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 90: Checking The Power Injector Leds

    Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points The access point can be powered from the 1250 DC power module or from the 1250 in-line power injector. The access point supports the Cisco Intelligent Power Management. For full operation, the access point (powered device)

  • Page 91: Intelligent Power Management - Need Changes

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 On power up, the access point is placed into low power mode (both radios are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient power is available.
  • Page 92 CDP packet from another Cisco powerable device (PD). The access point power is being supplied from a power injector or a non-Cisco power source because a Cisco power source does not transmit this type of CDP packet.
  • Page 93 CONFIGURED inline power source <platform name> (<MAC address>)—This message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled and has detected a Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management, but should be able to supply sufficient power. The access point must be configured for pre-standard compatibility.

  • Page 94: Configuring Power Using Controller Cli Commands

    Intelligent Power Management support is dependent on the version of software resident in the Cisco switch that is providing power to the access point. Each Cisco switch should be upgraded to support Intelligent Power Management. Until the software is upgraded, you can use your controller to configure the access point to operate with older switch software using these controller CLI commands: 1) config ap power pre-standard enable <ap>...

  • Page 95: Manually Configuring Controller Information Using The Access Point Cli

    A 1250 power injector is required – 1. You should check the release notes for your Cisco power source to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Support for Intelligent Power Management might not be currently available for your Cisco power source.

  • Page 96: Configuring Controller Information

    (such as Cisco IOS Release 12.3(11)JA). If the access point is associated to a controller, you can use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release (refer to your controller documentation). If the access point is not associated to a controller, you can load the Cisco IOS release using TFTP.

  • Page 97: Using A Controller To Return The Access Point To Autonomous Mode

    Wait until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using the access point GUI or the CLI. Step 9 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-13 OL-8247-02...

  • Page 98: Mode Button Setting

    (Where access-point-name is the name that identifies the access point on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps: Note To download software from the Cisco.com software center, you must be a registered user. You can register from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com.

  • Page 99: Connecting To The Access Point Locally

    DC power connector (56 VDC) Console port (RJ-45) Ethernet port (RJ-45) MODE button The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to Note http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable. Set up a terminal emulator on your PC to communicate with the access point. Use the following settings Step 2 for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

  • Page 100: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can download TFTP server software from several web sites. Cisco recommends the shareware TFTP utility available at this URL: http://tftpd32.jounin.net...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Click Cisco Aironet 1250 Series listed under Access Points. Step 3 Click Install and Upgrade Guides. Step 4 Click Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1000, 1100, 1130AG, 1200, 1240AG, and 1250 Series Access Points. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 102 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 103: Appendix

    Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Autonomous Access Point and the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Lightweight Access Point. This appendix contains the following sections: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, •...

  • Page 104: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this Caution frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 105: Vcci Statement For Japan

    Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 106: Department Of Communications-Canada

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.The use of this device in a system operating either partially...

  • Page 107: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 108 Note 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. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 109: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation distance of 8 cm (3.2 in.) and are compliant with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located. Note Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 110: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points In Japan

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 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.

  • Page 111: Administrative Rules For Cisco Aironet Access Points In Taiwan

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operatingCisco Aironet access points inTaiwan.

  • Page 112: All Access Points

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1...

  • Page 113: Declaration Of Conformity Statements

    All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.com Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries The Declaration of Conformity statement for the European Union countries is listed below: Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-11 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 114 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-12...

  • Page 115: Appendix

    C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Category 2.4 GHz Radio Specifications...
  • Page 116 For the maximum power and the channels allowed in your regulatory domain, refer to the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points.
  • Page 117 EMI and susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B RF exposure OET-65C RSS-102 ANSI C95.1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 118 Appendix C Access Point Specifications C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 119: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Channels and Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com.
  • Page 120 Appendix D Channels and Power Levels C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    This appendix identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects to the access point’s serial console port. The appendix contains the following sections: • Overview, page E-2 • Console Port Signals and Pinouts, page E-2 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 122: 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.

  • Page 123: Appendix

    Ethernet and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your lightweight access points. Figure F-1 Typical Lightweight Access Point Priming Configuration LWAPP LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...
  • Page 124 This allows you to redistribute your access points to other controllers on the network. You can also use a Cisco WCS server to control, configure, and redistribute all your access points from a single location.
  • Page 125 If the operating system download is successful, the lightweight access point reboots. Normal operation Step 6 is indicated when the radio LED is blinking to indicate radio activity. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the lightweight access point with Step 7 primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names.
  • Page 126 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-02...

  • Page 127: Appendix

    Access Points This appendix describes the steps needed to configure DHCP Option 43 on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switch, for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. This appendix contains these sections: Overview, page G-2 •...

  • Page 128: Overview

    DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool. You must configure a separate DHCP pool for each access point type. Cisco Aironet 1000 and 1500 series access points use a comma-separated string format for DHCP Option 43. Other Cisco Aironet access points use the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43.

  • Page 129: Configuring Option 43 For 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, And 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points

    43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List” For example, if you are configuring option 43 for Cisco 1000 series access points using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2, add the following line to the DHCP pool in the Cisco IOS CLI: option 43 ascii “10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2”...
  • Page 130 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex). The length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex). The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is listed below: option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02...

  • Page 131: G L O S S A R Y

    High gain antennas have a more focused radiation pattern in a specific direction. A station is configured properly to allow it to wirelessly communicate with an associated Access Point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-1 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 132 Complementary Code Keying. A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 5.5 and 11 Mbps. Cisco Centralized Key Management. Using CCKM, authenticated client devices CCKM can roam from one access point to another without any perceptible delay during reassociation.
  • Page 133 Software that is programmed on a memory chip. firmware A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. gateway Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 134 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing packet information, data, and sometimes error detection information. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-4 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 135 A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility roaming while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN. A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of RP-TNC the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment.
  • Page 136 Wireless LAN Solutions Engine. The WLSE is a specialized appliance for WLSE managing Cisco Aironet wireless LAN infrastructures. It centrally identifies and configures access points in customer-defined groups and reports on throughput and client associations. WLSE's centralized management capabilities are further enhanced with an integrated template-based configuration tool for added configuration ease and improved productivity.

  • Page 137: I N D E X

    2-14 central unit 1-12 terminal emulator settings 3-21, 4-15 connectors C-1, C-2 indicators 3-2, 4-3 console port 1-2, 1-7, E-2 input power controller installation guidelines Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 138 2-17, 2-20, 2-24 blank marking 2-19 inserting 2-26 latch closing 2-27 opening 2-25 slot 1-5, 2-26 needed material radios supported network examples 1-10 range, radio non-root bridge 1-12 regulatory information Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 139 Status LED X.509 certificate T-bar box hanger T-bar grid temperature operating storage terminal emulator 3-21, 4-15 terminal emulator settings TFTP server 3-17 T-rail clip studs troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-3 OL-8247-02...
  • Page 140 Index C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t A 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-8247-02...

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