Page 4 - Unpacking; Overview
4 3 Unpacking Follow these steps: Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit from the shipping box. Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use. Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or dam...
Page 6 - Configuring the Access Point; The Controller Discovery Process
6 5 Configuring the Access Point This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. This guide is available on Cisc...
Page 7 - Preparing the Access Point
7 Access points must be discovered by a controller before they can become an active part of the network. The 1260 series access point supports these controller discovery processes: • Layer 3 CAPWAP discovery —Can occur on different subnets than the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets ...
Page 8 - Installation Summary; Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration
8 Note Access points mounted in a building’s environmental airspace must be powered using PoE to comply with safety regulations. Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person w...
Page 9 - Pre-Installation Configuration Setup; Controller
9 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup Figure 3 shows the pre-installation configuration setup. Figure 3 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup Follow these steps to perform the pre-installation configuration. Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network....
Page 12 - Configuring Security Settings
12 6 Additional Configuration for the Access Point in Autonomous Mode How you configure your access point depends on how you intend to use it in your wireless network. This section provides a brief synopsis of the configuration process. For detailed information, refer to the “Configuring the Access ...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting; Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points
15 9 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty getting your access point installed and running, look for a solution to your problem in this guide or in additional access point documentation. These, and other documents, are available on Cisco.com. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Acc...
Page 16 - Checking the Access Point LED
16 Checking the Access Point LED Figure 4 shows the location of the access point Status LED. Figure 4 Access Point LED Location Table 1 shows the access point Status LED indications for various conditions. Note Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process
18 Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Access points can fail to join a controller for many reasons: a RADIUS authorization is pending; self-signed certificates are not enabled on the controller; the access point’s and controller’s regulatory domains don’t match, and so on. Controller soft...
Page 20 - Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information; Models; FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
20 10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1260 Series Access Point. Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc....
Page 21 - VCCI Statement for Japan
21 interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...
Page 22 - Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan; Japanese Translation
22 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. Japanese Translation English Translation This equipment operate...
Page 23 - Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter; English Translation; Industry Canada; Canadian Compliance Statement
23 Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits t...
Page 27 - Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure; United States
27 This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. 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 C...
Page 28 - Australia; Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan; Chinese Translation
28 Australia This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans as referenced in the Australian Radiation Protection standard and has been evaluated to the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) limits. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to genera...
Page 30 - Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil; Access Point Models
30 English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 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-AP1261N-A-K9AIR-LAP1261N-A-K9AIR-AP1262N-T-K9...
Page 31 - Portuguese Translation; Declaration of Conformity Statements; Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60
31 Figure 5 Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. English Transl...
Page 33 - Access Point Specifications; Category
33 Type is always f1(hex) . Length is the number of controller management IP addresses times 4 in hex. Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex. For example, suppose that there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses, 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The ...