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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Installation and Configuration Guide

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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Installation Summary

While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations:

• If your access point has a 2.4-GHz radio, connect a single antenna or dual diversity antennas (refer

to the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-5).

• Connect Ethernet and power cables (refer to the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables”

section on page 2-5).

• Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Access Point for the First Time”).

• Configure security and other access point options.

• Use the mounting kit to install the access point on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface,

such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, or ceiling. For additional information on mounting,

refer to Appendix D, “Mounting Instructions.”

Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas

The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Two R-TNC antenna connectors

are provided on the back of the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio.

If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, follow the steps below:

Step 1 Attach an antenna to the Right/Primary 2.4-GHz (R-TNC) antenna connector on the back of the access

point and tighten hand tight. If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach the second

antenna to the Left 2.4-GHz (R-TNC) antenna connector.

Step 2 Orient the antenna depending on how you intend to mount the access point.

• On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up.

• On a vertical surface, such as a wall, orient the antenna straight up.

• On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down.

If you are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the instructions that came with your antenna.