Table Of Contents
Release Notes for 1200 Series Access Points
for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JADetermining the Software Version
Upgrading to a New Software Release
Support for 1200 Series Access Points
Installation in Environmental Air Space
Operating 5-GHz Radio Requires Power Injector, Power Module, or Catalyst 3550-24 PWR Switch
Access Point Requires 1200 Series Universal Power Supply and Power Injector
Radio MAC Address Appears in ACU
Radio MAC Address Appears in Access Point Event Log
Mask Field on IP Filters Page Behaves the Same as in CLI
Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Release Notes for 1200 Series Access Points
for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA
February 18, 2003
These release notes describe features, enhancements, and caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA. They also provide important information about 1200 series access points.
Contents
These release notes contain the following sections:
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Introduction
The Cisco Aironet Access Point is a wireless LAN transceiver that acts as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of a standalone wireless network. In large installations, the roaming functionality provided by multiple access points enables wireless users to move freely throughout the facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor 1200 series access points using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
System Requirements
You can install Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA on a 1200 series access point that has been configured at the factory to run Cisco IOS.
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Determining the Software Version
To determine the version of IOS running on your access point, use a Telnet session to log into the access point and enter the show version EXEC command. This example shows command output from an access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA:
ap1200>show versionCisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS (tm) C1200 Software (C1200-K9W7-M), Version 12.2(8)JACopyright (c) 1986-2003 by Cisco Systems, Inc.On access points running IOS, you can also find the software version on the System Software Version page in the access point's web-browser interface.
If your access point does not run IOS, the software version appears at the top left of most pages in the web-browser interface. The home page on access points not running IOS looks like the page in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Home Page on Access Points not Running Cisco IOS
Upgrading to a New Software Release
For instructions on installing access point software:
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http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm
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Aironet 1200 Series Wireless LAN Products > Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points > Aironet 1200 Series Access Points, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA > Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points > Managing Firmware and Configurations > Working with Software Images3.
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-ios.shtml
Log into Cisco.com to use the Feature Navigator or the Cisco IOS Upgrade Planner, or click Wireless Software to go to the Wireless LAN Software page.
New Features
This section lists new features in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA.
Support for 1200 Series Access Points
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA can be loaded on 1200 series access points that are configured at the factory for IOS.
Support for TACACS+
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA supports TACACS+. TACACS+ provides detailed accounting information and flexible administrative control over authentication and authorization processes. It provides secure, centralized validation of administrators attempting to gain access to your access point.
Installation Notes
This section contains information you should keep in mind when installing 1200 series access points.
Installation in Environmental Air Space
This section provides information on installing 1200 series access points in environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
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Power Considerations
This section describes issues you should consider before applying power to an access point.
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Use Only One Power Option
You cannot provide redundant power to the access point with both DC power to its power port and inline power from a patch panel or powered switch to the access point's Ethernet port. If you apply power to the access point from both sources, the switch or power patch panel might shut down the port to which the access point is connected. Figure 2 shows the power configuration that can shut down the port on the patch panel or powered switch.
Figure 2 Improper Power Configuration Using Two Power Sources
Operating 5-GHz Radio Requires Power Injector, Power Module, or Catalyst 3550-24 PWR Switch
The 1200 series power injector and the 1200 series power module support operation of the 5-GHz radio in the access point. Currently, the Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for both the 2.4-GHz radio and the 5-GHz radio. Other switches and power patch panels might not provide enough power for the 5-GHz radio.
Access Point Requires 1200 Series Universal Power Supply and Power Injector
The 350 series universal power supply and power injector are not compatible with the 1200 series access point. If you use a power injector or a power module to provide power to a 1200 series access point, you must use a 1200 series universal power supply. If you need to use a power injector to inject power into the access point's Ethernet port, you must use a 1200 series power injector.
Antenna Installation
For instructions on the proper installation and grounding of external antennas for 1200 series access points, refer to the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, and the Canadian Standards Association's Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54.
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Important Notes
This section describes important information about the access point.
Radio MAC Address Appears in ACU
When a Cisco Aironet client device associates to a 1200 series access point running IOS, the access point MAC address that appears on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point radio. The MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is printed on the label on the back of the access point.
Radio MAC Address Appears in Access Point Event Log
When a client device roams from an access point (such as access point alpha) to another access point (access point bravo), a message appears in the event log on access point alpha stating that the client roamed to access point bravo. The MAC address that appears in the event message is the MAC address for the radio in access point bravo instead of the Ethernet port in access point bravo.
Mask Field on IP Filters Page Behaves the Same as in CLI
In Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA, the mask that you enter in the Mask field on the IP Filters page in the access point GUI behaves the same way that a mask behaves when you enter it in the CLI. If you enter 255.255.255.255 as the mask, the access point accepts any IP address. If you enter 0.0.0.0, the access point looks for an exact match with the IP address that you entered in the IP Address field.
Caveats
This section lists open and resolved caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA.
Open Caveats
These caveats are open in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA:
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Resolved Caveats
No caveats are resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)JA.
Troubleshooting
For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco TAC website at http://www.cisco.com/tac. Select Wireless LAN under Top Issues.
Related Documentation
This section lists documents related to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(4)JA and to 1100 series access points.
Platform-Specific Documents
These documents describe installation and configuration of 1100 and 1200 series access points:
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Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
Table 1 lists the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.2 software documentation set. These documents are available in electronic form, and you can order them in printed form.
You can find the most current Cisco IOS documentation on Cisco.com. Follow this link path to find the documentation for Cisco IOS Release 12.2:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.2
Obtaining Documentation
These sections explain how to obtain documentation from Cisco Systems.
World Wide Web
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Documentation CD-ROM
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Ordering Documentation
You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
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http://www.cisco.com/public/ordsum.html
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http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription
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Documentation Feedback
You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. In the Cisco Documentation home page, click the Fax or Email option in the "Leave Feedback" section at the bottom of the page.
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You can submit your comments by mail by using the response card behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:
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San Jose, CA 95134-9883Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools by using the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Web Site. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site.
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The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable.
Cisco TAC Web Site
You can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL:
All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:
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If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:
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Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.
This document is to be used in conjunction with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
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