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ORDERING GUIDE
The Cisco® Aironet® 1230AG Series Access Point provides the physical interface connections shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Connections
The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Access Point is a dual-radio 802.11a and 802.11g access point that provides the versatility, high capacity, and enterprise-class features demanded by wireless LAN customers. The mini-PCI interface supports the 802.11g radio that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, while the CardBus interface supports an IEEE 802.11a radio module operating in the 5 GHz frequency band. This access point may only be ordered as a preconfigured bundle, which includes the access point platform in addition to both 802.11a and 802.11g radio modules. Selection of a country power cord is required, and options for an inline power injector and console cable are available through the Cisco Configuration Tool.
The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series may be ordered with Cisco IOS Software to operate as an autonomous AP or with Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). When the 1230AG is operating as a lightweight AP a WLAN controller is required. When ordering the access point, the software image version must be selected in the configuration option. At the completion of configuration, the product will arrive fully assembled.
2.4 GHz antennas are not included with the 802.11g radio modules; they must be identified under a separate order line item and purchased separately. Similarly, the 802.11a radio module has dual RP-TNC antenna connectors, which require auxiliary 5 GHz antennas that are not included and must be ordered separately.
PRECONFIGURED BUNDLE
Table 2 identifies the radio module and components of the preconfigured bundle. Only those regulatory domains identified are available in a preconfigured bundle.
Table 2. Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Preconfigured Bundle
* See section on regulatory domains below.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Table 3 describes each of the parts identified previously.
Table 3. Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Components
When ordering the items listed above separately from the product, use the spare part number by appending an equal sign ("=") to the part number. For example, order AIR-PWRINJ3= if ordering the Cisco Aironet Power Injector under a separate order line item.
REGULATORY DOMAINS
Regulatory domains are used to distinguish groups of countries that adhere to the same or similar regulations for radio usage with regards to available channels and transmit power. Cisco Aironet radio products are set at the factory to allow a particular channel set and maximum transmit power; this is reflected in the part number as the single character following the model number (for example, in AIR-AP1232AG-A-K9, the regulatory domain is represented by "-A-"). Customers must select the regulatory domains that correspond to their particular countries when choosing a radio module for use in their access points, or when choosing preconfigured bundles.
Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points are certified for use in many countries around the world, but have not been approved for use in all countries. For current worldwide approval status of Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points, visit:
ANTENNAS
The 802.11g modules of the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series support a flexible set of Cisco Aironet omnidirectional and directional antennas that can be mounted on walls, ceilings, or masts. The 802.11g radios do not come with antennas-they must be ordered separately. Similarly, the 802.11a radios do not come with antennas. Auxiliary 5 GHz antennas are required and should be ordered separately. Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points are certified for operation only with Cisco Aironet antennas. To ensure regulatory compliance, select Cisco Aironet antennas for use with Cisco 1200 Series access points.
A complete Antenna Reference Guide is available to assist users in selecting the proper antenna for specific deployment requirements:
