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Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh
Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
April 2011
Revised February 20, 2013
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THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE
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CONTENTS Preface ix Objectives ix Audience ix Organization x Conventions x Related Documents xvi Finding the Product Serial Number xvi Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines xvii CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1 About the 1552 Access Point 1-1 Hardware Models 1-2 Regulatory Domains 1-4 Hardware Features 1-5 Connectors 1-5 1552E/1552EU Connectors 1-6 1552I Connectors 1-8 1552C/1552CU Connectors 1-8 Connectors for All Models 1-10 Antenna Port Locations 1-11 Multiple Radio Operation 1-12
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Contents Ethernet (PoE) Ports 1-22 Fiber Option 1-23 GPS Option 1-24 Metal Enclosure 1-24 Optional Hardware 1-24 Network Deployment Examples 1-25 Wireless Backhaul 1-25 Point-to-Point Bridging 1-25 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging 1-26 Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network 1-27 Layer 3 Network Operation 1-28 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Access Point 2-1 Unpacking the Access Point 2-2 Package Contents 2-2 Tools and Hardware 2-2 Optional Tools and Hardware 2-2 Optional Tools and Hardware That You Supply 2-3
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Contents Installing 1552C or 1552CU in the Mounting Bracket 2-26 Cable Strand Mounting the 1552C or 1552CU Access Point 2-26 Mounting the 1552C or 1552CU Access Point on a Pole/Wall 2-30 Mounting the 1552C or 1552CU Access Point Facing Up in a Vault Application 2-33 Installing Antennas 2-36 Antenna N-Type Connector Locations 2-37 Antenna Mounting Options 2-38 Safety Precautions 2-41 Grounding the Access Point 2-41 Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point 2-42 Powering the Access Poin
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Contents Monitoring the Power Injector LEDs 3-9 Using the Reset Button 3-9 Reboot the Access Point 3-10 Disabling Backup Battery Power 3-10 CHAPTER 4 Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery 4-1 Before Beginning the Installation or Replacement 4-2 Opening the Access Point Radio Cover 4-3 Removing a Backup Battery 4-4 Installing a New Backup Battery 4-5 Connecting the Backup Battery Cable and Closing the Radio Cover 4-6 What to Do Next 4-6 APPENDIX A Translated Safety Warnings A-1 APPENDIX B
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Contents English Translation B-11 EU Declaration of Conformity B-11 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-11 Access Point Models B-11 Regulatory Information B-12 Portuguese Translation B-12 English Translation B-12 APPENDIX C Channels and Power Levels C-1 APPENDIX D Access Point Specifications D-1 APPENDIX E Access Point Pinouts E-1 APPENDIX F Configuring DHCP Option 43 F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000, 1500, and 1550 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43
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Contents Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Acces Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-24247-01
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Preface This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Objectives This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (called the access point in this document). The access point is available in model 1552. The 1552 model is a dual-radio platform that supports dual-band (2.4- and 5-GHz) operation. Audience This publi
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Organization This guide contains the following sections: Chapter Title Description Chapter 1 Overview Describes the major components and features of the access point. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Provides warnings, safety information, and mounting information you need to install your access point. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Provides basic troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Chapter 4 Installing or Replacing the Describes the procedures to i
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Convention Description italic screen font Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. ^ The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. < > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets. Notes use the following conventions: Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to mater
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Varoitus TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET Attentio
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segu
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o d
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-24247-01 xv
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Related Documents These documents provide complete information about the access point: � Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points � Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Points � Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide � Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Power Injector Installation Instructions � Cisco Aironet 1550 Series for Hazardous Locations Installation G
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNNN SN: NNNNNNNNN The access point serial number label contains the following information: � Model number, such as AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9. � Serial number, such as WCN0636279B (11 alphanumeric digits). � Access point MAC address, for example 68BDABF54600 (12 hexadecimal digits). It is located under the serial number. � Cable modem (CM) MAC address for cable configuration, such as 54D46F17377A (12 hexadecimal digits)
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Running H/F 3 Running H/F 2 Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xviii OL-24247-01
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CH A P T E R 1 Overview The Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a modularized wireless outdoor access point designed for use in a mesh network. The access point also supports wireless client access, point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity. About the 1552 Access Point The 1552 access point supports two radios (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) and provides client access without the
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Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Models Hardware Models The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Aironet 1552 Outdoor Mesh Access Points are described in Table 1-1. A detailed list of components supported by each 1552 access point model is shown in Table 1-2. The Cisco Aironet 1552 Series access points includes two additional models, 1552S and 1552H, that are specifically intended for deployment in hazardous locations. For information on these models, refer to
