Table Of Contents
Preface
Audience
Purpose
Organization
Conventions
Related Publications
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco.com
Ordering Documentation
Documentation Feedback
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco TAC Website
Opening a TAC Case
TAC Case Priority Definitions
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking professional using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) to manage Cisco Aironet access points and bridges that run Cisco IOS software. Before using this guide, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS commands and access point and bridge software features; you also need to be familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.
Purpose
This guide provides information about new and revised Cisco IOS commands. For information about the standard Cisco IOS commands, refer to the IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page by selecting Service and Support > Technical Documents. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the Cisco IOS Software drop-down list.
This guide does not provide procedures for configuring your access point or bridge. For detailed configuration procedures, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points or the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for this release.
Organization
This guide is organized into these sections:
"Using the Command-Line Interface," describes how to access the command modes and use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure software features.
"Using the Command-Line Interface," describes in alphabetical order the Cisco IOS commands that you use to configure and monitor your access point or bridge.
"List of Supported Cisco IOS Commands," lists the Cisco IOS commands that access points and bridges support. Cisco IOS commands that are not in this list have not been tested on access points and bridges and might not be supported.
Conventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
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Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
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Square brackets ([ ]) means optional elements.
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Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
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Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element.
Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.
Caution 
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reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
The warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Related Publications
These documents provide complete information about the access point and are available from this Cisco.com site:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm
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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points and the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describe major product features and how to install and configure access points and bridges.
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Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point; Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points; Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 350 Series Access Points; and Quick Start Guide: 1400 Series Bridges describe how to attach cables, mount the access point or bridge, and how to obtain product documentation. A quick start guide is included in the shipping box with your access point or bridge.
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Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points, Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points, Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 350 Series Access Points, and Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Bridges describe features, important notes, and caveats for access points and bridges running this release.
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
Cisco.com
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm
You can access the Cisco website at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com
International Cisco websites can be accessed from this URL:
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Ordering Documentation
You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm
You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
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Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the Ordering tool:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml
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Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387).
Documentation Feedback
You can submit e-mail comments about technical documentation to bug-doc@cisco.com.
You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:
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Attn: Customer Document Ordering
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We appreciate your comments.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical support services, online and over the phone. Cisco.com features the Cisco TAC website as an online starting point for technical assistance. If you do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, please contact your reseller.
Cisco TAC Website
The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco TAC website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Cisco TAC website is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac
Accessing all the tools on the Cisco TAC website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, register at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
Opening a TAC Case
Using the online TAC Case Open Tool is the fastest way to open P3 and P4 cases. (P3 and P4 cases are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Case Open Tool automatically recommends resources for an immediate solution. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your case will be assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The online TAC Case Open Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
For P1 or P2 cases (P1 and P2 cases are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded) or if you do not have Internet access, contact Cisco TAC by telephone. Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to P1 and P2 cases to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a case by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553-2447
For a complete listing of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
TAC Case Priority Definitions
To ensure that all cases are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established case priority definitions.
Priority 1 (P1)—Your network is "down" or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Priority 2 (P2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Priority 3 (P3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Priority 4 (P4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
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Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, and logo merchandise. Go to this URL to visit the company store:
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
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The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:
http://cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/pcat/
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Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:
http://www.ciscopress.com
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Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the most from their networking investment. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and training, certification information, and links to numerous in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/packet
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iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthly publication that delivers the latest information about Internet business strategies for executives. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
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Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/ipj
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Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in network training are listed at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html