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Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide
November 2007
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
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  • Page 1 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide November 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8247-03...
  • Page 2 You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...

  • 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 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 4 2-27 Using a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point 2-29 Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate 2-30 Removing a Radio Module 2-32 Inserting a Radio Module 2-34 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 5 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 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 Inline Power Status Messages Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • 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 and 1500 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 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-8247-03...
  • Page 8 Contents Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-8247-03...

  • 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. Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in Note this manual. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • 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-8247-03...

  • 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/index.html To browse to the 1250 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1250 Series listed under Access Points. The documentation is available from the Support box. To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under Wireless LAN Controllers.

  • Page 13: Locating The Product Serial Number

    Model number, such as AIR-AP1252AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1252AG-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-8247-03...

  • 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

    The term bridge describes the product when configured to operate as a bridge. Autonomous Access Points Bridge mode is not supported for 802.11n or non-802.11n data rates. Also, Cisco does not recommend Note configuring bridge mode on the 1250 series access point even though the commands for it are available.

  • Page 16: Lightweight Access Points

    Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in mind when you use a lightweight access point: Lightweight access points can communicate only with Cisco controllers, such as the Cisco 2106 or • 4400 series controllers. For other controllers, check with your controller documentation to ensure your lightweight access points are supported.

  • 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-8247-03...
  • Page 18 Radio antenna connector (C-Rx) Note The 5-GHz antennas have a blue dot or blue label to correspond to the blue labels around the antenna connectors on the 5-GHz radio module. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 19: Radio Module Slots

    Using special data packet features allows the receivers to distinguish between the two transmitted signals and increases the access point data rate. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 20: Maximum Ratio Combining

    AIR-ANT2506 mast mount omnidirectional AIR-ANT3213 diversity pillar omnidirectional AIR-ANT2460P-R ceiling omnidirectional AIR-ANT2465P-R diversity patch directional AIR-ANT2485P-R patch directional AIR-ANT2410Y-R yagi directional 1. The antenna has an attached UL2043 rated antenna cable. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 21: Leds

    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-8247-03...

  • Page 22: Console Port

    After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. Note 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: Anti-Theft Features

    (refer to the “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-27). 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 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 24: 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 1-10 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Central Unit In An All-Wireless Network

    LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-8) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-9). Figure 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-12 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 27: Network Example With Lightweight Access Points

    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 28 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-14 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 29 Securing the Access Point, page 2-27 • • Removing the Access Point From the Mounting Plate, page 2-30 • Removing a Radio Module, page 2-32 • Inserting a Radio Module, page 2-34 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Unpacking The Access Point

    Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each Step 3 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: Cisco Aironet 1250 series access point •...

  • Page 32: 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-8247-03...

  • Page 33: Installation Summary

    “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-27). • 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 34 The access point provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for Note operation in a building's environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings) in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 35: Mounting On A Horizontal Or Vertical Surface

    Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the locations of four mounting holes. Step 1 Note When mounting in a vertical location, ensure the mounting bracket latch opening is on top (see Figure 2-2). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 36 If you need additional security, refer to the “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-27 additional information. Step 12 Verify the access point is operating (see the “Powering Up the Access Point” section on page 2-22). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 37: Mounting Below A Suspended Ceiling

    To comply with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting plate. Note You should review Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 before beginning the mounting process. Figure 2-3 T-Rail Mounting Parts Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 38 “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-27 Step 14 additional information. Verify the access point is operating (see the “Powering Up the Access Point” section on page 2-22). Step 15 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 39: Mounting Above A Suspended Ceiling

    B-line system. This mounting system replaces the original Caddy system and provides a more secure above ceiling installation (see Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 Above Ceiling Mounting System – Option One Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 40 2-6. You might consider using this option if your original above ceiling installation used the original single Caddy 512 configuration. Figure 2-6 Above Ceiling Mounting System – Option Three Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 41: Installing Option One

    Height adjustment rails The illustration shows the access point mounting plate mounted perpendicular to the adjustable Note height box hanger. You can also mount the bracket parallel to the box hanger. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 42 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 2-20). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-14 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 43: Installing Option Two

    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 2-27...

  • Page 44: Installing Option Three

    Follow these steps to install option three. Insert the bracket mounting clip's tab into the rectangular cutout on the left side of the access point Step 1 mounting plate as shown in Figure 2-11. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 45 1/4-20 fastener (supplied with the T-bar hanger). Insert the fastener from beneath the mounting bracket. Note Figure 2-12 Securing the Left Side Mounting Clip to the Mounting Bracket Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 46: Mounting To A Network Cable Box

    Step 3 protruding from the box. Attach the access point to the mounting plate (see the “Installing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate” Step 4 section on page 2-24). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 47: Mounting On A Desktop Or Shelf

    1-3). Note The access point 5-GHz antenna connectors have a blue label to correspond with the blue dot or label on the Cisco Aironet 5-GHz antennas or antenna cables. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 48: Connecting The Ethernet And Power Cables

    “Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points” section on page 4-7). 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 2-20 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 49: 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 2-21 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 Step 1 (see Figure 2-16). Unscrew the two mounting plate screws and remove the mounting plate latch. Step 2 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 52: Installing The Access Point To The Mounting Plate

    Line up the open ends of the four slots on the mounting plate with the access point foot pins. Ensure the Step 3 mounting plate latch aligns with the mounting plate latch opening (see Figure 2-17). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-24 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 53 2-27. Step 6 To secure your access point with a PC type security cable, see the “Using a Security Cable to Secure the Access Point” section on page 2-29. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 54: 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 foot pins are securely held by the mounting plate slots. Step 6 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-26 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 55: Securing The Access Point

    The access point is shipped with the mounting plate latch and the mounting plate installed. Figure 2-19 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 2-27 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 56 Rotate the padlock to the lock position and then position the padlock to the side of the access point (see Step 2 Figure 2-21). Figure 2-21 Position the Padlock for Locking Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-28 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 57: Using A Security Cable To Secure The Access Point

    Step 3 Rotate the key right or left to secure the security cable lock to the access point. Step 4 Step 5 Remove the key from security cable lock. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 58: 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 2-30 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 59 Maintain pressure on the mounting plate latch, use your left thumb or forefinger to push the mounting Step 5 plate to the right and slide it off the access point foot pins. Step 6 Remove the mounting plate from the access point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 60: Removing A Radio Module

    Step 1 Figure 2-24 Access Point Module Latches 48vDC ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE Slot 1 module latch Console connector and MODE button DC-IN and Ethernet connectors Slot 0 module latch Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-32 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 61 Opening the Module Latch 48vDC Push module latch to open When the module latch reaches the open position (see Figure 2-24), gently pull the radio module from Step 3 the access point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-33 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 62: Inserting A Radio Module

    Carefully insert the access point module rails into the radio module slots (see Figure 2-26). Figure 2-26 Inserting the Radio Module Radio module slot on access point Access point module rail Radio module Radio module rail slot Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-34 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 63 Use your thumb to push the module latch towards the lock position while squeezing with your fingers to Step 4 push the radio module into the access point (see Figure 2-28). Continue pushing until the latch aligns with the Lock mark on the access point. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-35 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Inserting a Radio Module Figure 2-28 Closing the Module Latch Push module latch Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-36 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 65 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/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include: •...

  • Page 66: 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-8247-03...
  • Page 67 (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds). Blinking green Blinking red Blinking pink Image recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 68: 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-8247-03...

  • Page 69: Checking Basic Settings

    Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.4(10b)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 70: 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. In Cisco IOS Release 12.4(10b)JA and later, there is no default SSID. You must configure an SSID Note before client devices can associate to the access point.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Inline Power Status Messages

    • indicates the access point (with a single radio module installed) is operating at full power and has successfully negotiated for 15.4 W of power from a Cisco switch supporting Cisco Intelligent Power Management. %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full Power - HIGH_POWER_CLASSIC inline power source—This •...
  • Page 73 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 74 CONFIGURED inline power source ()—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 75: Configuring Power Using The Cli

    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 76 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 77: Issuing The Cisco Ios Command Using The Cli

    “Connecting to the Access Point Locally” section on page 3-22). 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 78 – 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 79 1. Power injector must be AIR-PWRINJ4. 2. 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 80: Running The Carrier Busy Test

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Autonomous Access Points Running the Carrier Busy Test If you are using a power injector with a Cisco switch, choose one of these Power setting options (see Step 5 Figure 3-3): If your Cisco switch supports Intelligent Power Management negotiations, uncheck Installed on Port with MAC address.

  • Page 81: Running The Ping Test

    Use your web browser to access the access point browser interface. Step 1 At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 2 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive.

  • Page 82: Resetting To The Default Configuration

    Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Note The access point is configured with the factory default values including the IP address (set to receive an IP address using DHCP). Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-18 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 83: Using The Web Browser Interface

    Enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Step 2 Password page displays. At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 3 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page displays.

  • Page 84: Web Browser Interface

    When using the access point browser interface, you should disable your browser pop-up blocker. Step 2 Enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password page displays. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-20 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 85: Browser Tftp Interface

    Troubleshooting 1250 Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 3 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive. The Summary Status page displays.

  • Page 86: Obtaining The Access Point Image File

    Obtaining the Access Point Image File 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://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html...
  • Page 87 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Step 3 At the prompt, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive.

  • Page 88: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    Troubleshooting 1250 Series Autonomous Access Points Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 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 Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight 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/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include: •...

  • Page 90: Guidelines For Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points

    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 controllers, such as the 2106 series wireless • LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers.

  • Page 91: 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 ETHERNET STATUS RADIO ETHERNET STATUS RADIO Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 92: Checking The Lightweight Access Point Leds

    (Mode button pressed for 2 to 3 seconds). Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to 30 seconds). Blinking green Blinking red Blinking pink Image recovery in progress and Mode button is released. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 93 Green Green Blinking blue 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-8247-03...

  • Page 94: Checking The Power Injector Leds

    Indicates a short or overload condition. Check Ethernet cables and connections before contacting your support organization for assistance. AC Power Green Indicates AC power is available at the power injector. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 95: Low Power Condition For Lightweight 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 96: 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 97 %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 98 CONFIGURED inline power source ()—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 99: Configuring Power Using Controller Cli Commands

    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 100: 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 101: Configuring Controller Information

    This command requires the controller configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode. clear lwapp private-config MODE Button Setting The lightweight access point MODE button is configured from your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. Use these controller CLI commands to view and configure the MODE button: 1) config ap rst-button enable /all 2) config ap rst-button disable /all...

  • Page 102: Connecting To The Access Point Locally

    Step 2 for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. At the prompts, enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the Step 3 default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive.

  • Page 103: Obtaining The Tftp Server Software

    Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 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 Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1250 Series Lightweight Access Points Obtaining the TFTP Server Software Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-16 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Click Cisco Aironet 1250 Series listed under Access Points. Step 2 Click Install and Upgrade Guides. Step 3 Click Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1000, 1100, 1130AG, 1200, 1240AG, and 1250 Step 4 Series Access Points. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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-8247-03...

  • Page 109: Vcci Statement For Japan

    This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 110: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 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 111: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 112 This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to Note 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 113: 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-8247-03...

  • Page 114: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points In Japan

    Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan 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 115: Administrative Rules For Cisco Aironet Access Points In Taiwan

    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan 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.

  • Page 116: All Access Points

    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan 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.

  • Page 117: Chinese Translation

    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Chinese Translation English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure 4.7.5 Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations.

  • Page 118: Operation Of Cisco Aironet Access Points In Brazil

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models AIR-AP1252G-A-K9...

  • Page 119: 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-13 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 120 Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-14 OL-8247-03...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Operating Temperature Access point, DC power module, and power injector: –4 to 131oF (–20 to 55oC) Storage Temperature -40 to 185 F (-40 to 85 Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude 10,000 ft (3048 m) maximum Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...
  • Page 122 For the maximum power and the channels allowed in your regulatory domain, refer to the Note 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. Antenna Three external antenna connectors on each radio module.
  • Page 123 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-8247-03...
  • Page 124 Appendix A Access Point Specifications Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 125: 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 126 Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03...

  • Page 127: 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-8247-03...
  • Page 128 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 129: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points This appendix describes the steps needed to configure DHCP Option 43 for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. This appendix contains these sections: •...

  • Page 130: Overview

    Note 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. DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access point’s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 60).

  • Page 131: Configuring Option 43 For 1000 And 1500 Series Access Points

    43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List” For example, if you are configuring option 43 for Cisco 1000 and 1500 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 132 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco Aironet 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 series lightweight access points in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI.

  • Page 133: Glossary

    A wireless LAN packet that signals the availability and presence of the wireless beacon device. Beacon packets are sent by access points and base stations; however, client radio cards send beacons when operating in computer to computer (Ad Hoc) mode. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-1 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 134 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 135 The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications. The wired Ethernet network. infrastructure The Internet Protocol (IP) address of a station. IP Address Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 136 A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing packet information, data, and sometimes error detection information. QPSK modulation technique used by IEEE Quadruple phase shift keying is a 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-4 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 137 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 138 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 139: I N D E X

    2-8, 2-10 central unit guidelines, installation 1-12 terminal emulator settings 3-23, 4-14 connectors C-1, C-2 console port 1-2, 1-8, E-2 indicators 3-2, 4-3 controller input power installation guidelines Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 140 2-36 opening 2-33 slot 1-5, 2-34 radios supported needed material regulatory information network examples 1-10 reloading access point image 3-19 repeater operation 1-11 RF exposure root unit 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 141 3-23, 4-14 terminal emulator settings TFTP server 3-19 T-rail clip studs 2-10 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) UL2043 compliance Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) unpacking Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-3 OL-8247-03...
  • Page 142 Index Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-8247-03...

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