Cisco Systems 102053 Manual De Usuario
C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L - D r a f t 2
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Installation Summary
Installation Summary
While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations:
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If you have a 2.4-GHz radio upgrade kit, refer to the
.
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If you have a 5-GHz radio module upgrade kit (RM20A, RM21A,or RM22A) refer to the
.
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If your access point has a built-in 2.4-GHz radio, connect a single antenna or dual diversity antennas
(refer to the
(refer to the
).
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If your access point has an installed RM22A radio module, connect a single antenna or dual diversity
antennas (refer to the
antennas (refer to the
).
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Connect Ethernet and power cables (refer to the
).
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Configure basic settings (refer to
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Configure security and other access point options.
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Use the mounting kit to install the access point on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface,
such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, or ceiling. For additional information on mounting,
refer to
such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, or ceiling. For additional information on mounting,
refer to
Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas
The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Two RPTNC antenna connectors
are provided on the back of the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio.
are provided on the back of the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio.
Note
RPTNC antenna connectors are used for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios. You must be careful to
ensure that you connect your 2-4 GHz antenna to the 2-4 GHz radio connectors (refer to
ensure that you connect your 2-4 GHz antenna to the 2-4 GHz radio connectors (refer to
connector locations).
To attach your antenna or antenna cable to the access point, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach an antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Right/Primary (RPTNC) antenna connector on the
back of the access point and hand tighten. If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach
the second antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RPTNC) antenna connector.
back of the access point and hand tighten. If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach
the second antenna or antenna cable to the 2.4-GHz Left (RPTNC) antenna connector.
Step 2
If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, orient the antenna depending on how you intend to mount
the access point.
the access point.
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On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up.
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On a vertical surface, such as a wall, orient the antenna straight up.
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On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down.
Step 3
If you are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came with
your antenna.
your antenna.