Name: 802.11ag LWAPP AP Dual 2.4,5GHz RP-TNC Japan2 Cnfg 1240AG Series Access Points
Brand: Cisco
SKU: AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9
Price: 62.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9 is a dual-band 802.11a/g lightweight access point offering centralized management via LWAPP and external RP-TNC antenna connectors.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

This access point operates concurrently in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, delivering up to 54 Mbps per band for mixed-mode wireless environments.

Question 3

What type of antenna connectors are provided?

Accepted Answer

It includes four RP-TNC external antenna connectors (two for 2.4 GHz and two for 5 GHz), enabling flexible antenna placement and coverage optimization.

Question 4

How is the AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9 powered?

Accepted Answer

The unit supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and optionally DC power, simplifying installation without dedicated AC outlets.

Question 5

Which wireless controller platforms are compatible?

Accepted Answer

It is compatible with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers running 7.0 or later software, including the Cisco 2500, 5500, and 8500 series.

Question 6

What regulatory domain is configured for Japan?

Accepted Answer

This model ships with the Japan2 regulatory domain, ensuring compliance with Japanese transmit power and channel regulations.

Question 7

What security protocols are supported?

Accepted Answer

The access point supports WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise (802.1X/EAP), AES encryption, rogue AP detection, and dynamic client isolation.

Question 8

How many clients can one AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9 serve?

Accepted Answer

In typical enterprise deployments, it can reliably handle up to 50 active client sessions per radio under mixed traffic conditions.

Question 9

What mounting options are available?

Accepted Answer

You can mount the AP on a drop-ceiling using the included T-bar clip or on a solid surface with the optional wall-mount brackets.

Question 10

What throughput performance can I expect?

Accepted Answer

The AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9 delivers up to 108 Mbps aggregate throughput when both radios operate simultaneously at 54 Mbps each.

Question 11

Which management features does it offer?

Accepted Answer

It supports Cisco LWAPP for centralized control, QoS with WMM, RF management with Dynamic Channel Assignment, and H-REAP for branch survivability.

Question 12

How do I upgrade the firmware?

Accepted Answer

Firmware upgrades are performed centrally through the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller’s GUI or CLI, ensuring seamless version management across all APs.

Question 13

What environmental specifications apply?

Accepted Answer

Operating temperature ranges from 0 °C to 40 °C, with humidity tolerance from 10 % to 95 % non-condensing for indoor use.

Question 14

Which certifications does this model have?

Accepted Answer

It is certified for Japan TELEC, FCC Part 15, CE, and UL safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and product safety.

Question 15

Is a software license required?

Accepted Answer

No additional AP license is required when managed by a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller; licensing applies only at the controller level.

Question 16

What is included in the product package?

Accepted Answer

The package includes the AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9 access point, mounting hardware, power injector (optional), and a quick start guide.

Question 17

Can the AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9 operate autonomously?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can convert it to autonomous mode by installing the Cisco IOS 1240 series AP image instead of the LWAPP firmware.

	AIR-LAP1242AG-P-K9	AIR-LAP1242AG-C-K9	AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9	AIR-LAP1242-EK9-10	AIR-AP1242AG-K-K9
Antenna Gain	N/A	3dBi	N/A	5dBi	N/A
Antenna Type	Internal Omnidirectional	Internal Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Internal Omnidirectional
Beamforming	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
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	Indoor	N/A	2500 square feet	N/A
Data Rate	Up to 54Mbps	54 Mbps per band	300Mbps	2.5Gbps	54Mbps
Depth	8.4 inches	N/A	N/A	9 inches	N/A
Ethernet Port	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	2x Gigabit	1x Gigabit
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz, 5GHz
Height	3.1 inches	N/A	N/A	3.5 inches	N/A
MIMO Technology	N/A	N/A	SU-MIMO	MU-MIMO	SU-MIMO
Management Features	On-Premises / SNMP	SNMP, Web-based GUI	On-Premises, SNMP	Cloud Management, SNMP	Web-based Management
Max Number of Devices Supported	N/A	N/A	N/A	256	N/A
Max Range	N/A	N/A	N/A	100 meters	N/A
Memory	N/A	N/A	N/A	1GB	N/A
Mesh Networking	No	No	No	No	No
Mounting Options	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount
Outdoor Use	No	No	No	Yes	No
Power Supply	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE
Processor	N/A	N/A	N/A	Quad‑core 1.2GHz	N/A
Product Name	Cisco Aironet 1242AG-P-K9 Wireless Access Point	Cisco AIR-LAP1242AG-C-K9	AIR-LAP1242AG-K-K9	AIR-LAP1242-EK9-10 Wireless Access Point	AIR-AP1242AG-K-K9
Product Type	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product	Wireless Access Point
Protocols Supported	802.11a/b/g	802.11a, 802.11g	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11a, 802.11g, Ethernet
Security Features	WEP / WPA / WPA2 / 802.1X	WPA2, 802.1X	WPA2, 802.1X	WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPN	WPA/WPA2
Weight	4.2 lbs	N/A	N/A	1.8 lbs	N/A
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11a/g	802.11a/g	802.11a/b/g/n	Wi-Fi 6	802.11a/g
Width	9.7 inches	N/A	N/A	9 inches	N/A
Wireless Type	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point
Wi‑Fi Standard

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