Connecting to the Access Point Locally

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points

If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable.

Caution Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot.

Note After completing your configuration changes, you must remove the serial cable from the access point.

Follow these steps to open the CLI by connecting to the access point console port:

Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 console port on the access point and to the COM port on a computer.

Figure 3-3shows the console port location.

Figure 3-3 Console Port Location

STATUS

RADIO

ETHERNET

2.4 GHz LEFT

CONSOLE

MODE

ETHERNET 48VDC

2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY

135493

Console port

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.

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.

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Cisco Systems 1240AG Connecting to the Access Point Locally, Obtaining the Tftp Server Software

Models: 1240AG