Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Points: Versatile, High Capacity, and Secure

The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Points are designed to meet the demands of WLAN customers, offering versatility, high capacity, security, and enterprise-class features. These access points support IEEE 802.11a/b/g and are specifically designed for challenging RF environments such as factories, warehouses, and large retail establishments. With a rugged metal enclosure, a broad operating temperature range, and the ability to use connectorized antennas, these access points are ideal for environments that require antenna versatility.

Power and Connectivity Options

The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series provides both local and inline power options, including support for IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE). This allows for flexible deployment and eliminates the need for separate power sources. Additionally, the access points can be configured as either unified or autonomous, depending on your network needs.

Part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network

The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series is a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a comprehensive solution that integrates wired and wireless networks. With the use of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network's radio and network management features, deployment is simplified and the security, scalability, reliability, and manageability of wired networks are extended to the wireless LAN.

Unified or Autonomous Access Points

The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series is available in two versions: unified or autonomous. Unified access points operate with the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) and work with Cisco wireless LAN controllers and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS). This allows for automatic detection of the best-available Cisco wireless LAN controller and the downloading of appropriate policies and configurations with no manual intervention. Autonomous access points, on the other hand, are based on Cisco IOS Software and can optionally work with the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE). These access points, along with the CiscoWorks WLSE, offer a core set of features and can be upgraded to take advantage of the full benefits of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network as requirements evolve.