Name: 802.11ag LWAPP AP Dual 2.4,5GHz RP-TNC Korea Cnfg 1240AG Series Access Points
Brand: Cisco
SKU: AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9
Price: 944.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)

Question 1

What is the Cisco AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9 access point?

Accepted Answer

The Cisco AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9 is a dual-band 802.11a/g lightweight access point designed for LWAPP/CAPWAP deployment in enterprise WLAN networks.

Question 2

Which frequency bands does the AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9 support?

Accepted Answer

It operates simultaneously on 2.4 GHz (802.11g) and 5 GHz (802.11a) bands, delivering flexible coverage and optimal throughput.

Question 3

How do I mount the AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9 access point?

Accepted Answer

The unit ships with a ceiling and wall mounting bracket that secures to standard electrical boxes or T-bar ceilings for quick, tool-light installation.

Question 4

What power options are available for this access point?

Accepted Answer

You can power it via 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or an external 12VDC power supply for flexible deployment.

Question 5

Which wireless controller does this AP require?

Accepted Answer

This model requires a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller that supports LWAPP or CAPWAP, such as the 2504, 5508, 3504, or 5520 series.

Question 6

Is the AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9 optimized for Korea regulatory compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is preconfigured with Korea regulatory domain settings and includes RP-TNC antenna connectors matched to local standards.

Question 7

What is the maximum data throughput per radio?

Accepted Answer

Each radio can deliver up to 54 Mbps in 802.11a/g, subject to environmental factors and controller settings.

Question 8

How many clients can this access point support?

Accepted Answer

Under typical enterprise conditions, it supports up to 64 active client associations per radio while maintaining performance.

Question 9

Does it support advanced security protocols?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports WPA2, 802.1X with EAP, MAC address filtering, Rogue AP detection, and Cisco CleanAir for interference mitigation.

Question 10

Can I perform software upgrades centrally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AP downloads firmware images automatically from the wireless controller for zero-touch upgrades and consistency.

Question 11

Does the access point feature antenna diversity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports external dual-RP-TNC antenna connectors for customizable antenna placement and optimal signal diversity.

Question 12

How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues?

Accepted Answer

Use the Cisco wireless controller’s real-time troubleshooting tools, including spectrum analysis, client event logging, and packet capture.

Question 13

What environmental conditions does this AP support?

Accepted Answer

It operates reliably in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C with humidity up to 95% non-condensing for indoor deployments.

Question 14

Is this AP compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can manage, monitor, and troubleshoot it through Cisco Prime Infrastructure for unified WLAN administration.

Question 15

What warranty and support options are included?

Accepted Answer

It includes a one-year limited hardware warranty and is eligible for Cisco SMARTnet® service for extended support and advanced replacement.

Question 16

How do I order antennas for extended coverage?

Accepted Answer

Select from Cisco’s portfolio of RP-TNC directional or omnidirectional antennas based on your coverage and gain requirements.

	AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9	AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9	AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9	AIR-LAP1242AG-Q-K9	AIR-LAP1242-EK9-10
Antenna Gain	N/A	N/A	3dBi	N/A	5dBi
Antenna Type	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Internal Omni-directional	Omnidirectional
Beamforming	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Compliance	FCC, CE, RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC, CE, RoHS
Connector Type	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45
Coverage Area	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2500 square feet
Data Rate	300Mbps	300Mbps	54Mbps	54Mbps	2.5Gbps
Depth	N/A	N/A	9.45 inches	N/A	9 inches
Ethernet Port	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	N/A	2x Gigabit
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz and 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz
Height	N/A	N/A	2.41 inches	N/A	3.5 inches
MIMO Technology	SU-MIMO	SU-MIMO	N/A	N/A	MU-MIMO
Management Features	On-Premises, SNMP	On-Premises / SNMP	On-Premises, SNMP	On-Premises	Cloud Management, SNMP
Max Number of Devices Supported	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	256
Max Range	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	100 meters
Memory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1GB
Mesh Networking	No	No	No	No	No
Mounting Options	Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount
Outdoor Use	No	No	No	No	Yes
Power Supply	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE
Processor	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Quad‑core 1.2GHz
Product Name	AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9	AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9	AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9	Cisco Aironet 1242AG Wireless Access Point	AIR-LAP1242-EK9-10 Wireless Access Point
Product Type	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product	Wireless Product	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product
Protocols Supported	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n / Ethernet	802.11a/b/g, Ethernet	802.11a/b/g	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Security Features	WPA2, 802.1X	WPA2 / WEP / 802.1X	WPA, WPA2, 802.1X	WEP / WPA / WPA2 / 802.1X	WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPN
Weight	N/A	N/A	4.2 lbs	N/A	1.8 lbs
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g	802.11a/b/g	Wi-Fi 6
Width	N/A	N/A	9.45 inches	N/A	9 inches
Wireless Type	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point
Wi‑Fi Standard

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