PRELIMINARY Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point August 25, 2005 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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CONTENTS Preface vii Objectives Audience vii vii Organization vii Conventions viii Related Publications ix Obtaining Documentation ix Cisco.
Contents Site Surveys 9 Unpacking the Outdoor Access Point Package Contents 10 Optional Equipment 10 Before Beginning the Installation CHAPTER 3 Installation Instructions 9 11 13 Required Tools and Materials 13 Installation Options 13 Rooftop Installations 14 Pole-Top Installations 15 Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Wall or Overhang Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Pole 21 Where to Go From Here APPENDIX A 28 Translated Safety Warnings Warning Definition Installation Warning
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Preface This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point. Objectives This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series lightweight outdoor mesh access point (hereafter called the outdoor access point) supporting 2.4- and 5-GHz operation, and includes detailed instructions for mounting the outdoor access point and associated antennas.
Preface Conventions Conventions This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: • Commands and keywords are in boldface type. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning This warning symbol means danger.
Preface Related Publications Avvertenza Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated Safety Warnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).
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C H A P T E R 1 Overview The Cisco Aironet 1500 Series lightweight outdoor mesh access point (hereafter called the outdoor access point) is a wireless device designed for wireless client access and point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity. The outdoor access point is a standalone unit that can be mounted on a building wall or overhang, on a rooftop pole, or on a street light pole.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Key Features Key features of the outdoor access point: • Unlicensed UNII 2.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Power The outdoor access point transmit output power can be configured to support many international regulatory domains, as specified in the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Product Guide. The rooftop outdoor access point receives inline power from the Cisco Aironet Power Injector (hereafter called the power injector) or from a 110- to 220-VAC power source.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Warning Tip When you are installing the outdoor access point with a ethernet cable, and powering through that cable, the outdoor access point must be reliably grounded using an external ground wire as described in the Rooftop Installations, page 3-14 and Pole-Top Installations, page 3-15 sections. The outdoor access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the cable connections.
C H A P T E R 2 Installation Overview This chapter provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the installation of your outdoor access point.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Warnings Warnings Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings.” Warning 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.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Information 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. Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the outdoor access point.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Information 5. If the assembly starts to drop, get away from it and let it fall. Remember, the antenna, pole, cable, and metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current. Even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line complete an electrical path through the antenna and the installer: you! 6. 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.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Guidelines Installation Guidelines Because the outdoor 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: • Install the outdoor access point in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the outdoor access point.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Unpacking the Outdoor Access Point Package Contents Each outdoor access point package contains the following items: • Outdoor access point • Installed mounting plate • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Optional Equipment • Street light adapter • Ethernet cable • Power injector unit • Pole mount kit • Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, 2.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation process, please carefully review the following list of figures to become familiar with the system components, connectors, indicators, cables, system interconnection, and grounding: • Outdoor access point installation diagram (Figure 2-1) • Outdoor access point connectors (Figure 2-2) Figure 2-2 Outdoor Access Point Connectors 2.
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C H A P T E R 3 Installation Instructions Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the outdoor access point and the external antennas must be professionally installed. Personnel installing the outdoor access point must understand wireless bridging techniques and grounding methods. Warning The outdoor access point is a sealed unit, and may not be opened in the field, or the outdoor access point can become a hazard. Should the seal be broken on an outdoor access point, return it to Cisco for a replacement.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Rooftop Installations While installing a rooftop outdoor access point, you will typically perform the following operations: 1. Mount the outdoor access point to a wall, overhang, or external tower or pole. Refer to the Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Wall or Overhang, page 3-17 or Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Pole, page 3-21 section, as appropriate. 2.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Figure 3-1 Outdoor Access Point Connectors 2.4-GHz N-Type Connector 5 GHz N-Type Connector AC Power Connector Ethernet and DC Power Connector Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and possible safety hazards. 6. When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them to the outdoor access point as shown in Figure 3-3.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Warning 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.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Warning When installing the Cisco-supplied street light adapter to the outdoor access point AC Power Connector, ALWAYS connect the outdoor access point end of the cable FIRST. When removing the Cisco-supplied street light adapter, ALWAYS disconnect the outdoor access point end of the cable LAST. Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and possible safety hazards.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options continuous metallic conduit containing the cable is bonded to each building grounding electrode system.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Figure 3-4 Optional Outdoor Access Point and Antenna Orientation To 5 GHz External Antenna To 2.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options 1. Refer to Figure 3-5 for the mounting plate location. Note that during shipping the mounting plate is attached to the outdoor access point by two carriage bolts. Figure 3-5 Cisco-Supplied Mounting Plate Location 2. Remove the nuts and washers from the carriage bolts and remove the carriage bolts. 3. Remove the mounting plate from the outdoor access point.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options 4. Note Use the mounting plate as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface. Figure 3-6 shows the mounting plate screw hole locations. The mounting surface must be able to support 50 pounds static weight. Figure 3-6 Mounting Plate Screw Hole Locations Four Locations 5. Note Use four customer-supplied screws to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Note When used with the Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, the outdoor access point provides the greatest coverage area and data transfer rate when the outdoor access point is mounted horizontally and the omnidirectional antennas are mounted vertically. Figure 3-7 shows the preferred outdoor access point and antenna mounting orientation.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options Figure 3-8 Optional Outdoor Access Point and Antenna Orientation To 5 GHz External Antenna To 2.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options 8. Refer to Figure 3-9 for the mounting plate location. Note that during shipping the mounting plate is attached to the outdoor access point by two carriage bolts.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options 9. Note Use two supplied nut and lock washer sets to loosely attach the pole mount kit adjustment plate to the outdoor access point mounting plate to create the adjustment and mounting plate subassembly as shown in Figure 3-10. Make sure to leave the screws somewhat loose so you can adjust the outdoor access point orientation later.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options 10. Select a mounting location. You can attach the outdoor access point to any light pole upright or arm with between XXX and YYY inches in diameter. 11. Loosely assemble the rest of the pole mount kit components AROUND THE POLE. Figure 3-11 shows the pole clamp subassembly attached to a pole. 12. Use a pocket level to verify that the top edge of the pole clamp subassembly is horizontal, and tighten its adjustment screws.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Installation Options 14. Use the last two screw and lock washer sets to loosely assemble the outdoor access point to the pole clamp subassembly as shown in Figure 3-12. Note Make sure to leave the screws somewhat loose so you can adjust the outdoor access point orientation. Figure 3-12 Attaching the Outdoor Access Point to the Pole Clamp Subassembly (pole not shown) 15. If necessary, rotate the outdoor access point until it is level.
Chapter 3 Installation Instructions Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here When the outdoor access point is initially powered up, it attempts to associate with a rooftop outdoor access point. If it is unable to associate with a rooftop outdoor access point, it continues broadcasting its beacon until it associates with a rooftop outdoor access point. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Product Guide for more information on configuring, monitoring, and operating the outdoor access point.
A P P E N D I X A Translated Safety Warnings This appendix provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English.
Appendix Warning Definition Warning Definition Warning 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. (To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”) Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar.
Appendix Installation Warning ¡Advertencia! Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”) Varning! Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara.
Appendix Installation and Grounding Warning Installation and Grounding Warning Warning 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.
Appendix Installation and Grounding Warning Warnung Platzieren Sie die Antenne nicht in der Nähe von Starkstrom-Freileitungen oder Schwach- bzw. Starkstromkreisen oder an Stellen, wo sie damit in Kontakt kommen könnte. Gehen Sie bei der Installation der Antenne besonders vorsichtig vor, damit Sie nicht in Kontakt mit derartigen Stromkreisen kommt, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen sogar mit Todesfolge führen kann.
Appendix Ground Conductor Warning Ground Conductor Warning Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur dient geaard te zijn.
Appendix Ground Conductor Warning Figyelem! A berendezés csak megfelelõ védõföldeléssel mûködtethetõ. Ne iktassa ki a földelés csatlakozóját, és ne üzemeltesse a berendezést szabályosan felszerelt földelõ vezeték nélkül! Ha nem biztos benne, hogy megfelelõ földelés áll rendelkezésbe, forduljon a helyi elektromos hatóságokhoz vagy egy villanyszerelõhöz. Avvertenza Questa apparecchiatura deve essere dotata di messa a terra.
Appendix Installation Warning Installation Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit. Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation.
Appendix Lightning Activity Warning Lightning Activity Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen. Älä työskentele järjestelmän parissa äläkä yhdistä tai irrota kaapeleita ukkosilmalla. Attention Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ou débrancher les câbles pendant un orage.
Appendix Explosive Device Proximity Warning Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning Waarschuwing Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Gebruik dit draadloos netwerkapparaat alleen in de buurt van onbeschermde ontstekers of in een omgeving met explosieven indien het apparaat speciaal is aangepast om aan de eisen voor een dergelijk gebruik te voldoen.
Appendix Radio Frequency Exposure Limits Varoitus Radiotaajuuksille altistumista koskevien rajoitusten mukaan tämän tuotteen antennien tulee olla sijoitettuna vähintään kahden (2) metrin päähän käyttäjästä tai lähellä olevista henkilöistä. Attention Pour respecter les limites d'exposition à la fréquence radio, veillez à placer les antennes de ce produit à plus de 2 m des personnes.
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A P P E N D I X A Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Access Point.
Appendix A Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Models: AIR-LAP1510AG-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102058 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with Part 15 rules.
Appendix A Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Channels and Antenna Settings Table A-1 External 5-GHz Antennas Cisco Part Number Model Gain AIR-ANT5175V-N 4.9 GHz Omnidirectional 6.5 dBi AIR-ANT5175V-N 5 GHz Compact Omnidirectional 7.5 dBi AIR-ANT58G10SSA-N 5 GHz Sector 9.5 dBi Cushcraft S49014WP 5 GHz Patch 14 dBi Cushcraft S54717P 5 GHz Patch 17 dBi Table A-2 External 2.4-GHz Antennas Cisco Part Number Model Gain AIR-ANT-2455V-N 2.
Appendix A Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Department of Communications—Canada Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada.
Appendix A Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Outdoor Access Points in Taiwan Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Outdoor Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet outdoor access points in Taiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English.
Appendix A Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Outdoor Access Points in Taiwan The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station; and if interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear.
GLOSSARY 802.11 The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1- and 2-megabit-per-second (Mbps) wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz band. 802.11a The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for wireless LANs operating in the 5-GHz frequency band. A ad hoc network A wireless network composed of stations without access points.
Glossary D data rates The range of data transmission rates supported by a device. Data rates are measured in megabits per second (Mbps). dBi A ratio of decibels to an isotropic antenna that is commonly used to measure antenna gain. The greater the dBi value, the higher the gain, and the more narrow the angle of coverage. dBm An absolute power level described in decibels referenced to 1 mW. 0 dBm is equivalent to 1 mW. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
Glossary G gateway A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks. GHz Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency. I IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. A professional society serving electrical engineers through its publications, conferences, and standards development activities. The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications. infrastructure The wired Ethernet network.
Glossary P packet A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error-detection information. pole-top outdoor access point (PAP) A transceiver wirelessly connected to other pole-top access points (PAPs) and rooftop access points (RAPs), which are connected to a wired Ethernet network. power injector A device that supplies DC power to another device over unused Ethernet cable wires.
Glossary UNII-3 Regulations for UNII devices operating in the 5.725 to 5.825 GHz frequency band. unicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to a specific IP address. W WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. An optional security mechanism defined within the 802.11 standard designed to make the link integrity of wireless devices equal to that of a cable. workstation A computing device with an installed PC card.
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I N D E X A O audience obtaining documentation vii C ix P caution package contents viii connectors 10 power 3 conventions, document inline viii D 3 R data rates regulatory 9 declarations of conformity information B-1 documentation B-1 related publications conventions RF exposure viii, A-3 related publications ix B-4 ix S E safety warnings, translated environmental conditions site survey 9 F A-1 9 U FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC Safety Compliance B-2 unpac
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