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Cisco Confidential - Draft 1
CHAPTER
2
Mounting Instructions
This chapter describes warnings, safety information, and mounting information needed during the
installation of your access point. The chapter contains these sections:
• Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-2
Tools and Materials, page 2-2
Warnings, page 2-3
Safety Information, page 2-3
Installation Guidelines, page 2-6
Mounting the Access Point, page 2-11
Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installati
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions 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. Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it. Step 3 Ensu
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Warnings Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 – 4-ft (1.2-m) streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=) for light pole installations in the US and Canada. Optional pole mount kit (AIR-ACCPMK1500=) External antennas, 2.4 and 5 GHz (refer to the “External Antennas” section on page 1-3) Optional primary protector (user supplied), as required by local regulations Optional ladder, power lift, rope, or other tools as required Warnings Translated versions
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions 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 i
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment 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 hazard. 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 i
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 For a radiated test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power, antenna gain, attenuation, and receiver sensitivity: txpwr + tx gain + rx gain - [attenuation due to antenna spacing] < 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
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines 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 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—
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Figure 2-1 Components in a Typical Access Point Installation 1 2 9 10 8 3 7 4 5 6 1 Building roof-overhang 6 Ground 1 2 2 Outdoor rated shielded Ethernet cable 7 AC power cord 3 3 Water drip loop 8 Power injector 1 1 4 10-AWG copper grounding wire 9 Ethernet (CAT 5) cable 1 5 Ground rod 10 Controller (through a switch) 1. User supplied. 2. The safety ground wire in the AC power cord must have a ground path
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines 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 1 2 3 1 Outdoor light control 3 10-AWG copper grounding wire 2 Streetlight power tap ada
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List 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 a
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Configuring a RAP 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: Step 1 Log into your controller using a web br
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point 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 p
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Figure 2-4 Preferred Horizontal Orientation 1 2 3 1 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 OL-9977-05 2-13 142681
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Figure 2-5 illustrates the access point vertical orientation. Figure 2-5 Optional Vertical Orientation 1 2 3 1 5-GHz external antenna connector 3 This end must be down (LAP 1510 model) 2 2.4-GHz external antenna connector Note Omnidirectional antennas must be mounted vertically. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-14 OL-9977-05 142682
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point 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
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Step 4 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 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 1 1 Four locations Step 5 Use four customer-supplied screws a
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 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 limitin
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions 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. lbs. (20 to 27 Nm). Figure 2-8 Adjustment Plate Attached to the Mounting Plate Step 2 Select a mounting location. You can attach the access point to any pole from 1
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Figure 2-9 Pole Clamp and Clamp Adjustment Plate Mounted on a Pole Step 4 Adjust the top edge of the pole clamp until it is horizontal and tighten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft. lbs. (20 to 27 Nm) 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. Cisc
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Step 5 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. 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 Step 6 If necessary, rotate the access point until the top edge of the housing is horizontal, and tighten
