Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network

Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network.

Access Point Layout and Connectors

Figure 2-1illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point.

Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End

 

CONSOLE

ETHERNET

48VDC

 

 

 

STATUS

MODE

 

 

RADIO

 

 

 

ETHERNET

 

 

 

2.4 GHz LEFT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY

9

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1

2.4-GHz antenna connector (left)

6

Console port (RJ-45)

 

 

 

 

2

Ethernet LED

7

Ethernet port (RJ-45)

 

 

 

 

3

Radio LED

8

48-VDC power port

 

 

 

 

4

Status LED

9

2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary)

 

 

 

 

5

MODE button

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-2illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point.

Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End

5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC

LEFT

RIGHT /

PRIMARY

 

 

 

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3

1

2

1

2

5-GHz antenna connector (left)

3

Security key slot )

 

 

 

5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary

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Cisco Systems 1240AG manual Access Point Layout and Connectors, 1illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point