Cisco Systems 1500 Series User's Manual
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1. 142682 1 5 GHz external antenna connector 3 This end must be down LAP 1510 model 2 2 4 GHz external antenna connector amp Note Omnidirectional antennas must be mounted vertically Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide P24 E OL 9977 05 Chapter2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point on a Vertical or Horizontal Surface To mount the access point on a vertical or horizontal surface such as a wall or a roof overhang use the supplied mounting plate For the correct access point mounting orientations refer to the Access Point Mounting Orientations section on page 2 12 Step 1 The mounting plate is attached to the access point by two carriage bolts Refer to Figure 2 6 for the location of the carriage bolts securing the mounting plate Figure 2 6 Access Point Mounting Plate and Carriage Bolts E k 6 o N D Oy 170061 1 Mounting plate 3 Grounding screw hole 2 Carriage bolts Step2 Remove the nuts and washers from the carriage bolts and remove the carriage bolts Step3 Remove the mounting plate from the a2. Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment The radios on outdoor units bridges have higher transmit power levels than radios on indoor units access points When you test high power radios in a link you must avoid exceeding the receiver s maximum receive input level At levels above normal the operating range packet error rate PER performance is degraded At even higher levels the receiver can be permanently damaged To avoid receiver damage and PER degradation you can use one of the following techniques Separate the omnidirectional antennas by at least 2 ft 0 6 m to avoid receiver damage or by at least 25 ft 7 6 m to avoid PER degradation Note These distances assume free space path loss and are conservative estimates Required separation distances for damage and performance degradation levels in actual deployments will be less due to non line of sight propagation conditions Reduce the configured transmit power to the minimum level Use directional antennas and keep them away from each other Cable the radios together using a combination of attenuators combiners or splitters to achieve a total attenuation of at least 60 dB OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ installation Guidelines A Cisco Confidential Draft 1 For a radiated test bed the following equation describes the relationships a
3. Draft 1 CHAPTER Mounting Instructions This chapter describes warnings safety information and mounting information needed during the installation of your access point The chapter contains these sections e Unpacking the Access Point page 2 2 e Tools and Materials page 2 2 e Warnings page 2 3 e Safety Information page 2 3 e Installation Guidelines page 2 6 e Mounting the Access Point page 2 11 OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Mounting Instructions W Unpacking the Access Point Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Unpacking the Access Point Note When you are unpacking the access point do not remove the foam blocks attached to the antenna connectors The foam protects the antenna connectors during installation Follow these steps to unpack the access point Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents Step2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it Step3 Ensure that all items listed in Package Contents are included in the shipment If any item is damaged or missing notify your authorized Cisco sales representative Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items e Access point with mounting plate attached e Cisco product documentation translated safety warnings registration and feedback cards e Grounding lug with screw and lock washer Tool
4. Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Grounding the Access Point A Warning A This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer supplied ground wire before power is applied Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 366 Warning Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 In all outdoor installations and when powering the access point with AC power you must follow these instructions to properly ground the case If using insulated 10 AWG copper ground wire strip the insulation as required for the grounding lug Use the appropriate crimping tool to crimp the bare 10 AWG copper ground wire to the grounding lug Panduit PN 10 6R 2K lug supplied Connect the grounding lug to the access point grounding screw hole using the supplied Phillips head screw 6 32x1 4 stainless steel with lock washer McMaster Carr 95345A458 or equivalent The grounding screw hole is located on the mounting plate side of the access point case near the 5 GHz antenna connector see Figure 2 6 Tighten the grounding screw to 7 to 8 in lbs Do not overtighten If necessary strip the other end of the ground wire and connect to a reliable earth ground such as a grounding rod or an appropriate grounding point on a metal
5. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step7 Follow these steps to enable automatic configuration of access points on the controller Log into your controller using a web browser Choose WIRELESS gt MESH Check Enable Zero Touch Configuration amp Note If you do not specify a new bridging shared secret key and key format the default or the existing configured value is used Optional Choose a key format by clicking the down arrow in the Key Format field Optional Enter a new secret key and confirm the entry Click Apply amp Note You can also use the controller CLI command config network zero config to enable automatic configuration Log out from your controller and close your web browser E Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Configuring a RAP Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 The access point defaults to the MAP radio role One or more of your access points must be reconfigured as a RAP The RAPs connect to a wired Ethernet link through a switch to the controller The MAPs use their wireless backhaul interface to connect to a RAP to reach the controller Follow these steps to configure a RAP on the controller Log into your controller using a web browser Click Wireless When your access point associates to the c
6. place the antenna higher than necessary because the extra height also increases potential interference from other unlicensed radio systems and decreases the wireless coverage from the ground Physical environment Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas Obstructions Physical obstructions such as buildings trees or hills can hinder performance of wireless devices Avoid locating the devices in a location where there is an obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation process Ensure that a site survey has been performed Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured Ensure that your controllers are connected to switch trunk ports Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points Ensure that a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points or manually configure the controller information in the access point for additional information refer to the Configuring DHCP Option 43 section on page G 1 Become familiar with the access point installation components see the Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components section on page 2 7 Add the MAC addresses of the access points to the controller s filter list see the Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Fil
7. structures trees or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the access point e The access points can be installed at any height but best throughput is achieved when all the access points are mounted at the same height Note amp Cisco recommends installing the access points no higher than 40 feet to allow support for wireless clients on the ground Note Site Surveys To calculate path loss and to determine how far apart to install access points consult an RF planning expert Every network application is a unique installation Before installing multiple access points you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum use of networking components and to maximize range coverage and network performance Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey e Data rates Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates The maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate A decrease in receiver sensitivity occurs as the radio data increases Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines i Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Antenna type and placement Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio range As a general rule range increases in proportion to antenna height However do not
8. the optional power injector Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Step 3 Step 4 A Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 A Caution When the product is installed outside of the building and the DC power Ethernet connection is used this cabling should be installed in accordance with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit as detailed in Article 725 of the National Electric Code NEC Such requirements include but are not limited to routing the Class 2 cabling away from AC power lines and AC building wiring and limiting the exposed cable runs external to the building to less than 140 ft 42 m or is directly buried or in underground conduit where a continuous metallic cable shield or a continuous metallic conduit containing the cable is bonded to each building grounding electrode system If such installation methods are not used the cabling must be installed according to the requirements for telecommunication circuits TNV as detailed in Article 800 which includes requirements for a Listed primary protector upon entering the building and limits the installation to only Listed networking equipment designed to accommodate telecommunication interfaces Use only the specified power injector AIR PWRINJ1500 for the access point This power injector is designed to meet the power requirements of the acce
9. Access Point on a Pole page 2 17 e Streetlight Pole Installations page 2 21 Access Point Mounting Orientations A When installing an access point on a horizontal or vertical surface you must ensure that the access point is correctly oriented Caution When mounting the access point in a horizontal position you must position the side with the 2 4 GHz antenna connector facing down see Figure 2 4 When you are mounting the access point in a vertical position you must position the access point with the 5 GHz antenna connector facing up see Figure 2 5 This positioning is required to prevent water intrusion into the unit from the vent You must ensure that the vent is not obstructed by anything Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Figure 2 4 Preferred Horizontal Orientation 142681 5 GHz antenna connector LAP1510 model 3 2 4 GHz antenna connector this side down 2 5 GHz antenna cable LAP1510 model Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 0L 9977 05 SEE Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Figure 2 5 illustrates the access point vertical orientation Figure 2 5 Optional Vertical Orientation
10. aft 1 Figure 2 9 Pole Clamp and Clamp Adjustment Plate Mounted on a Pole Step4 Adjust the top edge of the pole clamp until it is horizontal and tighten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft Ibs 20 to 27 Nm amp Note If you need longer bolts purchase 3 8 16 bolts of the correct length for your installation Also the bolts can protrude up to 2 in 5 cm and still allow the pole mount assembly to swivel and rotate Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide oL 9977 05 TEN Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Step5 From the pole mount kit use the two short bolts lock washers and flat washers to loosely attach the two adjustment plates as shown in Figure 2 10 amp Note Do not over tighten the bolts You will need to adjust the access point orientation Figure 2 10 Access Point Attached to the Pole Clamp 142688 Step6 If necessary rotate the access point until the top edge of the housing is horizontal and tighten the two short bolts on the adjustment plates Torque the bolts to 15 to 20 ft Ibs 20 to 27 Nm Step7 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point section on page 2 21 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 220 E OL 9977 05 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions
11. ccess point Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 0L 9977 05 SE Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point Step 4 A Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface See Figure 2 7 for the mounting plate screw hole locations Caution Step 5 Step 6 Step7 The mounting surface attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50 lbs 22 7 kg static weight Figure 2 7 Mounting Plate Screw Hole Locations 142684 1 Four locations Use four customer supplied screws and optional screw anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface amp Note If necessary use suitable screw anchors and an exterior grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco cement or drywall Use the carriage bolts and the associated nuts and washers to reattach the access point to the mounting plate Tighten the nuts to 61 to 71 in lbs 6 89 to 8 02 Nm Continue with the Roof Overhang Installation section Roof Overhang Installation Step 1 Step 2 When your access point is mounted on a roof overhang follow these steps to complete the installation Review Figure 2 1 to identify the components needed for the installation Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable from your wired LAN network to
12. e steps OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Step 1 From the pole mount kit use four of the supplied short bolts lock washers and flat washers to attach the pole mount kit adjustment plate to the access point mounting plate as shown in Figure 2 8 Tighten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft Ibs 20 to 27 Nm Figure 2 8 Adjustment Plate Attached to the Mounting Plate at gt mif g 6 Oo Ile N o w U A ni in 142686 Step2 Select a mounting location You can attach the access point to any pole from 1 66 to 3 35 in 4 22 to 9 02 cm in diameter amp Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter position the access point within 3 ft 1 m of the outdoor light control Step3 Loosely assemble the pole clamp components around the pole and thread the four long bolts into the clamp adjustment plate Figure 2 9 shows the pole clamp attached to a pole with the clamp adjustment plate positioned on the bolts Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Ea OL 9977 05 Chapter2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Dr
13. er tools as required Translated versions of all safety warnings are available in the safety warning document that shipped with your access point or on Cisco com To browse to the document on Cisco com refer to Appendix 1 Translated Safety Warnings for instructions Warning A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning A Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use Statement 364 Warning A Warning A This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer supplied ground wire before power is applied Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 366 Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source Statement 1004 Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regula
14. ernal to the building to less than 140 ft 42m or is directly buried or in underground conduit where a continuous metallic cable shield or a continuous metallic conduit containing the cable is bonded to each building grounding electrode system If such installation methods are not followed the cabling must be installed according to the requirements for telecommunication circuits TNV as detailed in OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point A Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Article 800 which includes requirements for a Listed primary protector upon entering the building and limits the installation to only Listed networking equipment designed to accommodate telecommunication interfaces Caution To provide inline PoE you must use the power injector AIR PWRINJ1500 specified for the access point Other power injectors PoE switches and 802 3af power sources may not provide adequate power which may cause the access point to malfunction and cause over current conditions at the power source You must ensure that the switch port connected to the access point has PoE turned off Refer to these sections for installation details e Access Point Mounting Orientations page 2 12 e Mounting the Access Point on a Vertical or Horizontal Surface page 2 15 e Roof Overhang Installation page 2 16 e Mounting the
15. g the Access Point on a Pole section on page 2 17 Step2 Refer to Figure 2 11 The streetlight power tap adapter uses a 3 pronged UL773 twist lock adapter that is placed between the outdoor light control and its fixture The UL773 twist lock adapter is designed to be used with UL773 listed outdoor light controls operating at 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Step3 Disconnect the outdoor light control from its fixture Step4 Verify that the voltage available at the fixture is between 100 and 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Step5 Turn off power to the fixture at the designated circuits A Caution For your safety when installing the streetlight power tap adapter to the access point AC power connector always connect the access point end of the cable FIRST When removing the streetlight power tap adapter always disconnect the access point end of the cable LAST A Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and possible safety hazards Statement 362 Step6 Move the protective cap from the 5 pin AC power connector to the 12 pin Ethernet connector because the Ethernet connector is not used in light pole deployments S Note Ensure that your antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 _ Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Step 7 Step 8 S
16. jector 4 10 AWG copper grounding wire 9 Ethernet CAT 5 cable 5 Ground rod 10 Controller through a switch 2 The safety ground wire in the AC power cord must have a ground path to a grounding rod 3 The shielded Ethernet cable has a ground path through the power injector and the safety ground wire in the AC power cord Warning amp Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Note There is no requirement for external lightening arrestors on the 1510 The power supplies on the 1510 and the PoE in ports have transient voltage surge suppression In addition the PoE in port should be used with shielded cables that are grounded at the access point and power injector OL 9977 05 Chapter2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Figure 2 2 Access Point Connectors 1 5 8 GHz antenna bracket LAP1510 model 4 Ethernet PoE connector MS3112P14 12P 2 Vent do not remove 5 AC power connector MS3112P14 5P 3 2 4 GHz antenna connector Type N 6 5 8 GHz Type N antenna connector LAP1510 model Figure 2 3 Streetlight Power Tap Adapter Installation 142680 1 Outdoor light control 3 10 AWG copper grounding wire 2 Streetlight power tap adapter Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware I
17. mong transmit power antenna gain attenuation and receiver sensitivity txpwr tx gain rx gain attenuation due to antenna spacing lt max rx input level Where txpwr Radio transmit power level tx gain transmitter antenna gain rx gain receiver antenna gain For a conducted test bed the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power antenna gain and receiver sensitivity txpwr attenuation due to coaxial components lt max rx input level Caution Under no circumstances should you connect the antenna port from one access point to the antenna port of another access point without using an RF attenuator If you connect antenna ports you must not exceed the maximum survivable receive level of 0 dBm Never exceed 0 dBm or damage to the access point can occur Using attenuators combiners and splitters having a total of at least 60 dB of attenuation ensures that the receiver is not damaged and PER performance is not degraded Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance e For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network refer to the Deployment Guide Cisco Mesh Networking Solution e Perform a site survey before beginning the installation e Install the access point in an area where
18. nstallation Guide 0L 9977 05 EN Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ installation Guidelines Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Prior to installing your access points configure your controller by adding the MAC addresses of the access points to the filter list and enable Zero Touch Configuration This enables the controller to respond to the listed access points and transfer the Bridge Shared Secret Key to each access point The secret key is required for the access points to communicate with other access points in the same bridge group upon installation Follow these steps to add a MAC filter entry on the controller Log into your controller using a web browser Choose SECURITY gt MAC Filtering gt New Enter the MAC address of the access point to the MAC Filter list for example 00 0B 91 21 3A C7 Select a WLAN ID or Any WLAN from the WLAN ID pop up menu Enter a description 32 characters maximum of the access point in the Description field for example Fisher_Street_00 0B 91 21 3A C7 shows the location and MAC address of the access point Choose an interface from the Interface Name pop up menu and click Apply Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to add other access points to the list Log out of your controller and close your web browser Enabling Zero Touch Configuration on the Controller Step 1 Step 2
19. nting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential Draft 1 A Caution A readily accessible service disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring The disconnect device must open all of the phase conductors 2 You must protect any AC power plugs and AC receptacles from water and other outdoor elements You can accomplished by using a UL Listed waterproofing enclosure suitable for covering the AC receptacle and AC power plug that supplies power to the unit as described in Article 406 of the NEC 3 When you install the access point outdoors or in a wet or damp location the AC branch circuit that powers the access point should be provided with ground fault protection GFCI as required by Article 210 of the National Electrical Code NEC A Warning Be very careful when connecting the streetlight adapter to Category 3 pole top power If you are not careful you may electrocute yourself or fall Statement 363 amp Note For additional important safety instructions for AC power cords refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords To install an access point on a light pole follow these steps Step 1 When using the streetlight power tap adapter AIR PWR ST LT TAP ensure that the access point is mounted within 3 ft 1m of the outdoor light control For mounting instructions refer to the Mountin
20. ontroller your access point s name is visible in the AP Name list Find your access point s name and click Detail Find Bridging Instructions and choose Root AP by clicking the drop down arrow in the AP Role field Click Apply Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each RAP Log out from your controller and close your web browser Mounting the Access Point This section provides instructions for installing your access points Personnel installing the access point must understand wireless access points and bridging techniques and grounding methods Installation Options A There are two common installation methods a roof overhang or wall installation using the access point mounting plate supplied or a pole installation using the optional pole mount kit Warning A Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Warning A Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Caution When the product is installed outside of the building and the DC power Ethernet connection is used this cabling should be installed in accordance with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit as detailed in Article 725 of the National Electric Code NEC Such requirements include but are not limited to routing the Class 2 cabling away from AC power lines and AC building wiring and limiting the exposed cable runs ext
21. owed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Warning A Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come into contact with such circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits because they may cause serious injury or death For proper installation and grounding of the antenna please refer to national and local codes for example U S NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Article 810 Canada Canadian Electrical Code Section 54 Statement 1052 Caution A No serviceable parts inside Do not open Caution amp Double pole neutral fusing The power supply has two fuses and might have live circuits even when one fuse has blown Note For additional important safety instructions for AC power cords refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords E Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna In many of these cases the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution but did not take adequate steps to avoid the ha
22. s and Materials To install the access point you will need the following e Open and box end wrenches or socket set and ratchet e Customer supplied 10 AWG copper ground wire e Ground lug Panduit PN 10 6R 2K and screw with lock washer supplied e Customer supplied crimping tool for the ground lug Panduit PN 10 6R 2K e Optional power injector AIR PWRINJ1500 e Optional Ethernet cable 150 ft 45 72 m Ethernet cable AIR ETH1500 150 Other lengths user supplied e Optional AC power cord 15 ft 4 6 m power cord AIR CORD1500 15NA for use in the US and Canada 40 ft 12 2 m power cord AIR CORD1500 40NA for light pole installations in the US and Canada 40 ft 12 2 m power cord AIR CORD1500 40UE for use outside the US and Canada One end of the power cord is terminated with an access point AC power connector and the other end is unterminated Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide P22 E OL 9977 05 Chapter2 Mounting Instructions Warnings A Warnings W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 4 ft 1 2 m streetlight power tap adapter AIR PWR ST LTI TAP for light pole installations in the US and Canada e Optional pole mount kit AIR ACCPMK1500 e External antennas 2 4 and 5 GHz refer to the External Antennas section on page 1 3 e Optional primary protector user supplied as required by local regulations e Optional ladder power lift rope or oth
23. ss point and is a listed Class 2 Limited Power Source LPS p Tip To forward bridge traffic add a switch between the power injector and controller Refer to the Deployment Guide Cisco Mesh Networking Solution for more information Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point Connect a shielded outdoor rated Ethernet cable such as AIR ETH1500 150 between the power injector and the access point s Ethernet connector see Figure 2 2 amp Note You should hand tighten the access point Ethernet cable connector until the connector locks Warning Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and possible safety hazards Statement 362 When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas connect them to the access point as shown in Figure 2 1 When using other Cisco external antennas mount them as directed by the installation documentation that shipped with the antennas When using optional third party external antennas mount and connect them as described in the installation documents that shipped with the antennas Continue with the Grounding the Access Point section on page 2 21 Mounting the Access Point on a Pole When installing an access point on a pole or mast you should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit To mount the access point on a pole perform thes
24. streetlight pole that is grounded see Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 11 Streetlight Pole Installations A The access point can be installed where power is available without the need for a wired LAN connection The access point uses intelligent wireless routing that is based on the Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol AWPP AWPP enables a remote access point to dynamically optimize the best route to the wired LAN network using another access point The LAP1510 model uses the 5 GHz radio for the Mesh backhaul Mesh connections The 2 4 GHz radio is used for local wireless client access The LAP1505 model uses the 2 4 GHz radio for both Mesh backhaul and local wireless client access The access point can be installed on a streetlight pole and powered from a streetlight outdoor light control using the optional streetlight power tap adapter Caution The access point can be powered by a light pole twist lock outdoor light control that provides 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power Do not connect to an outdoor light control powered by higher voltages When powering the access point with AC power other than the streetlight power tap adapter you must ensure that the following conditions are observed 1 AC power can be conveniently removed from the unit The power should not be removed by disconnecting the AC power connector on the unit OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Mou
25. tep 9 Step 10 Step 11 Mounting the Access Point W Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Connect the streetlight power tap adapter to the access point AC power connector as shown in Figure 2 11 amp Note Hand tighten the cable connector until it locks No specific torque is required Plug the streetlight power tap adapter into the outdoor light control fixture as shown in Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Using the Streetlight Power Tap Adapter 142680 1 Outdoor light control 3 10 AWG copper grounding wire 2 Streetlight power tap adapter Plug the outdoor light control into the streetlight power tap adapter Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point Turn on the power to the outdoor light control fixture at the designated circuits amp Note When you power up a MAP that is not connected to a wired Ethernet network to the controller the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol to bind to another MAP with the best path to a RAP connected to the wired network to a controller The access point sends a discovery request when powered up If you have configured the access point in the controller correctly the controller sends back a discovery response to the access point When that happens the access point sends out a join request to the controller and the controller responds with a join confirmation response Then
26. ter List section on page 2 10 Enable automatic configuration of access points on the controller see the Enabling Zero Touch Configuration on the Controller section on page 2 10 Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components amp The access point is designed to be installed in an indoor or outdoor environment such as an interior wall or ceiling or the exterior roof overhang of a tall building or a streetlight pole Note When you mount access point in an indoor environment you must also mount the attached antennas in an indoor environment Carefully review the following figures to become familiar with the system components connectors indicators cables system interconnection and grounding Components in a Typical Access Point Installation Figure 2 1 Access point connectors Figure 2 2 Streetlight power tap installation Figure 2 3 OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Installation Guidelines A Cisco Confidential Draft 1 Figure 2 1 Components in a Typical Access Point Installation 142678 1 User supplied 1 Building roof overhang 6 Ground 2 Outdoor rated shielded Ethernet cable 7 AC power cord 3 Water drip loop 8 Power in
27. the access point establishes an LWAPP connection to the controller and gets the shared secret configured on the controller under zero touch configuration OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential Draft 1 What to Do Next Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for more information on configuring monitoring and operating your access points The following lists some of the configuration settings you might want to reconfigure e Changing the bridge shared secret key to a non default value e Selecting a backhaul channel when using the 4 9 MHz band LAP1510 model only e Disabling the Zero Touch Configuration feature Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 224 E OL 9977 05
28. tions Statement 1040 Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point OL 9977 05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Mounting Instructions HZ Safety Information Cisco Confidential Draft 1 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96 8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET 65 and ANSI C95 1 1991 Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits Safety Precautions A Warning In order to comply with radio frequency RF exposure limits the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 6 56 ft 2 m from your body or nearby persons Statement 339 Warning The AC power supply has double pole neutral fusing Statement 188 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity Statement 1001 Warning This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems Statement 1007 Warning A Only trained and qualified personnel should be all
29. zard For safety and to help you achieve a good installation please read and follow these safety precautions They may save your installer s life 1 Select your installation site with safety as well as performance in mind Remember electric power lines and phone lines look alike For safety assume that any overhead line can kill Call your electric power company Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation This is a small inconvenience considering your installer s life is at stake Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin Successful raising of a mast or tower is largely a matter of coordination Each person should be assigned to a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble When installing the access point and antennas remember a Do not use a metal ladder b Do not work on a wet or windy day c Do dress properly shoes with rubber soles and heels rubber gloves long sleeved shirt or jacket Use a rope to lift the access point If the assembly starts to drop get away from it and let it fall If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line don t touch it or try to remove it yourself Call your local power company They will remove it safely If an accident should occur call for qualified emergency help immediately
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