In this tutorial we will describe how to setup a Cisco Meraki WiFi Access Point (AP) together with several other useful details, so let’s get started. A Meraki access point is different to a Cisco AireOS Access point because it doesn’t need a separate Wireless LAN Controller or an embedded controller such as Mobility Express […]
Configuration of Cisco WPA2 Enterprise and Personal on WLAN using GUI
What is WPA2: WPA2 is short for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 and is standardized under the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 is a security protocol framework that is used to protect wireless networks. WPA2 is currently considered as the most secure method to protect a Wi-Fi network. It provides layer 2 based security and uses IEEE […]
Converting an Autonomous Access Point to Lightweight AP
Introduction In my previous article, I talked about basic configuration of a Cisco WLC controller. In that post I stated that there are two wireless architectures, Distributed and Centralized. Distributed architectures incorporate Access Points (APs) that are standalone without any central management. The APs in distributed architecture are also called Autonomous Access Points. On the […]
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Basic Configuration
In this article we will go through a basic step-by-step configuration of a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. Before going forward, let’s first see some basics about the product and the wlan technology from Cisco: Introduction Cisco introduced two types of Wireless architectures in its WiFi portfolio: Distributed Architecture. Centralized Architecture. Distributed WiFi Architecture: In Distributed […]
Cisco Router WiFi Wireless Configuration – 881W
In today’s Internet world, a WiFi connection is a must in any enterprise network, either for employees or for guests and other customers that are requesting a wireless connection for better productivity. There is a study showing that 5-7 years ago when WiFi was at its beginning stages, only 10% of devices were connected to […]
Aironet 1242 AG Access Points dropping up and down
The following is taken from the Cisco NetPro discussion forum, regarding cisco wireless access points which are dropping clients randomly. I thought it might interest somone so I repost the issue here: Problem: I have anywhere from 5-20 access points drop up and down throughout the day out of a total of around 200. I am […]
Cisco Aironet Wireless for Challenging Environments
If you need a rugged wireless access point device for challenging RF environments (such as warehouses, factories, large establishments etc) then the Cisco Aironet 1240 AG series is the ideal product for your situation. This device takes into account antenna support versatility as well as environment/physical security (broad range of operating temperatures and secure mounting bracket). The […]
Next Generation Wireless – Wireless Mesh Solution
The Next Generation Wireless technology came into play with the introduction of the new 802.11n Wi-Fi standard which delivers unprecedented reliability and up to five times the throughput of current 802.11a/b/g wireless networks. Some of the key advantages of the new 802.11n standard are the enhanced data rate of up to 300 Mbps and the adoption of […]