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Access Points
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Overview
Access Point
Connection
Introduction
Cable and
Power
Cisco Aironet 1100 and 1200 Series, can be powered over Ethernet with:
Switch with inline power (Option 1)
Inline power patch panel (Option 2)
Optional inline power injector (Option3)
Universal power supply (Option 4)
Cable and Power
WARNING Never connect both the DC power to the AP

power port and inline power simultaneously
AP Installation
LED indicators
1100 AP 1200 AP
The LED lights on an access point convey status information.

When the access point is powering on, all three LEDs normally blink.
After bootup, the colors of the LEDs represent the following:
Green LEDs indicate normal activity.
Amber LEDs indicate errors or warnings.
Red LEDs mean the unit is not operating correctly or is being upgraded.
Reset the AP (Power On)
1200 AP
1100 AP
To make sure the AP has the default settings, you will reset the AP.
Follow these steps to reset the access point to factory default settings using the
access point MODE button:
Step 1 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for
in-line power) from the access point.
Step 2 Press and hold the MODE button while power to the access point is
reconnected.
Step 3 Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns amber (approximately 1 to 2
seconds), and release the button. All access point settings return to factory defaults.
Reset the AP (Power On)
350 AP
The Reset button on the 340 and 350 AP is in a small hole on the back panel of
the base station.
To activate the Reset button, insert a straightened paper clip into the small hole
and press.
Remove the paper clip.
The Status LED blinks amber to show the base station has the default
parameter values.
Connecting to the AP
(Configuration)
Wired Wireless: Requires Association
(Configuration)
10.0.0.1/24
10.0.0.102/24
) ) ) ))
10.0.0.101/24
Console: 9600-8-N-1-None
OR
Ethernet or Wireless adapter:
Unless routed, be sure it is on the IP addresses are same subnet.
(Console)
Serial Console
Rollover Cable
IOS CLI VxMenu
There are two different types of CLI:

IOS CLI
VxMenu No longer supported. YES!!!
(Telnet)
Cisco
AP Defaults
IP Address = 10.0.0.1/24
Username and Password = Cisco
(C not c)
This password is the privilege
password, not the WEP password.
Requires a network connection either Ethernet or Wireless

Connecting to the AP (Browser)
Preferred Method!
Wired Wireless: Requires Association
Connecting to the AP (Wireless)
SSID =
SSID =
tsunami
tsunami
Wireless adapter:
If configuring using the wireless adapter, you must first associate with the AP.
Make sure the settings on the ACU match the AP.
Cisco 1100 and 1200 Aps have the following defaults:
IP Address = 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.224 Not after 12.x
SSID = tsunami IOS 12.x and later do not have a default SSID
Password = Cisco (C not c)
Connecting to the AP (Wireless)
cont.
After IOS version 12.3(7)JA, Cisco access points no
longer have a default SSID or default IP address on the
BVI.
You will have to log in via the console using Cisco/Cisco
and create an SSID and IP address if you want to
telnet/ssh or connect to the AP via the web interface.
Cisco introduced global-mode SSID configuration in
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA to simplify configuration
of SSID parameters under multiple interfaces.
Connecting to the AP (Wired)
SSID =
10.0.0.1/27 SSID =
tsunami 10.0.0.102/27
tsunami
Preferred Method!
Wired Ethernet:
No association necessary
Make sure the IP Address on the Ethernet interface is on the same
subnet as the AP.
AP Defaults See previous slide
IP Address = 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.224
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Password = Cisco (C not c)
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Configuring
Labs and Station Connectivity AP1 is easy!
Hey, what AP1

happened to my
settings on AP2!
10.0.0.1
AP2
10.0.0.1
In the lab we will need to take steps to make sure you are configuring and connected to
the AP that you think you are!
We will first connect via a wired interface, change the SSID and IP addressing on the AP,
different from what the labs show.
Configuring IP Addresses
Wired Wireless
Configuring IP Addresses
224
Configuring the IP address on Hosts Ethernet interface

Note: /24 will work because the host still believes it is
on the same subnet as the AP (and visa versa)
Access the AP via the Browser
/27
10.0.0.1
Cisco
SSID: AP-Pod1 Two things to change
Ex: 192.168.1.1/24 Ex: 192.168.1.2/27
Hostname
Not SSID
224
At the beginning of each lab, after you have connected via the wired Ethernet interface, you will change
the IP Address and SSID on the AP, so the other Lab Station does not accidentally configure yours.
You will also need to change your Hosts IP address.
Cisco AP Factory Default Settings
255.255.255.224 (/27)
This does not apply to access points running IOS version 12.3(7)JA or newer
Basic Configuration
The labs will really help you understand this.
Navigating the GUI
Home Summary Page (IOS)
MAC addresses
returned when pinging
the AP from wired or
wireless client.
Rec. Trans. SA/DA/BSSID
Express Setup
Always configure
and test the basics
first, before
configuring
authentication and
other options.
Using the CLI
Almost exactly the

same as using the
Router IOS.
The APs IP address
Same IP address whether you are connecting via the

wired or wireless interface. (For configuring the AP.)
Association
or
Click here
Association -> MAC Address
ACU - Verifying
Right click
Link Test
Link Status
Network Interfaces
Only part of the screen shown.

Network Interfaces
Network Interfaces Fast Ethernet
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Network Interfaces Radio-802.11B


Network Interfaces Radio-
802.11B

802.11B (Settings)
802.11B (Settings)
802.11B (Settings)
(Settings)
PLCP
frame!
(Settings)
Network Interfaces 802.11b
Network
Interfaces
Radio-802.11B
802.11B
Network Interfaces Radio-802.11A
(Settings)
802.11a
contains
some slightly
different
options
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Services
Services
The Services Summary page shows whether all of the main services
are currently enabled or disabled.
Telnet/SSH
Hot Standby
CDP
DNS
Filters
Allows you to accept/deny specific MAC or IP addresses.
HTTP
This feature enables Web-based GUI management by providing support for HTML Web pages
and Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts using common Web browsers.
The Services>Web Server page is used to enable browsing to the web-based management
system, specify the location of the Help files, and enter settings for a custom-tailored web
system for management.
With the Allow Web-based Configuration Management enabled, access to the GUI
management system is permitted.
If HTTP is disabled, the management system is accessible only through Telnet or the console
HTTP Help Files
Hard Drive - The help files can be copied to the hard drive of the computer
which is used to manage the wireless LAN. Go to
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml to download the help
files for the particular release. The readme.txt file explains how to download the
help files to the hard drive. This URL starting with file:// may not be accessible if
the security settings of the browser are not set appropriately. Example:
file://[Drive letter]:\[folder or subdirectory]\wireless\help
Proxy Mobile IP
Allows Layer 3 Roaming
QoS
QoS is disabled by default.

The most important guideline in QoS deployment is to be familiar with the traffic on the wireless
LAN.
It is important to know the applications used by wireless client devices, the delay sensitivity of the
applications, and the amount of traffic associated with the applications.
QoS does not create additional bandwidth for the wireless LAN.
Rather it helps control the allocation of bandwidth. If there is adequate bandwidth on the WLAN,
QoS may not be needed.
SNMP
NTP
Q&A
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Access Points

WARNING Never connect both the DC power to the AP

The LED lights on an access point convey status information.

Wired Wireless: Requires Association

IOS CLI VxMenu

There are two different types of CLI:

Requires a network connection either Ethernet or Wireless

Hey, what AP1

Configuring the IP address on Hosts Ethernet interface

The labs will really help you understand this.

Rec. Trans. SA/DA/BSSID

Almost exactly the

Same IP address whether you are connecting via the

Only part of the screen shown.

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Only part of the screen shown.

Only part of the screen shown.

Only part of the screen shown.

Allows you to accept/deny specific MAC or IP addresses.

Allows Layer 3 Roaming

QoS is disabled by default.

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