No coverage AP Aironet 1200

Hi,
I've configured 2 AP Aironet 1200, but anyone transmits a good coverage. If i move away 5 meters, the laptop doesn?t detect any wifi network.
I've proven to change different parameters, but the problem continues.
This device hasn?t antennas. Must I buy them? Or can it works correctly without them?
Thank you vey much

Hi Jose Luis,
As far as the Antennas go, there are some Cisco AP's that come with Integrated Antennas (AP1121 for example) but most do not (I don't think any of the 1200 Series does). Here is some additional reference material;
Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheet09186a008022b11b.html
Cisco Aironet Antenna Reference Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheet09186a008008883b.html
Reference for 1200 Series**
2.4 GHz antennas are not included with the 802.11b or 802.11g radio modules in either version; they must be identified under a separate order line item and purchased separately. Note, the 802.11a radio module is designed with its antenna integrated to the radio module, and therefore no antenna selection is required or available.
From this good doc;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_technical_reference09186a00800c9435.html
Hope this helps!
Rob

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_technical_reference09186a00804fc3dc.html#wp161272
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The documentation say not to switch from auto to full duplex or half duplex when using inline power, well I think it says the AP may reboot. I may have tried half duplex before I upgraded the firmware.
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That got me to thinking that there may be a problem with the router so I have replaced it with a Linksys.
In the mean time the DSL went down yesterday so I have not been able to test the new setup.
The cables are T568B
W/O
O/W
W/G
B/W
W/B
G/W
W/B
B/W
Best regards,
Randy

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