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C H A P T E R Unpacking the Access Point Package Contents Optional Tools and Hardware From Cisco Additional Tools and Hardware Required for Installation Pre-Installation Checks and Installation Guidelines Typical Access Point Installation Components Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Requirements of operator to register the RLAN device operating Outdoors in the 5150 -5250 MHz band and addressing possible interference issues in this band Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-13 Access Point Models B-13 Regulatory Information B-14 Portuguese Translation B-14 English Translation B-14 Access Point Pinouts A P P E N D I X Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Objectives This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Points (called the access point or AP in this document). Audience This publication is for the person installing and configuring an access point for the first time.
Cautions use the following conventions: Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii...
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Related Documents To view all support information for the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series, see: (URL to be added at CCO) In addition to the documentation available on the support page, you will need to refer to the following guides: •...
Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation and support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...
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C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a wireless outdoor access point which is designed for use in a variety of network configurations. The access point supports wireless client access, bridging, and mesh wireless connectivity.
Chapter 1 Overview Access Point Models Access Point Models The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series outdoor access points are described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 1540 Series Access Points Model Numbers and Descriptions...
Back side of the AP with four screw holes for fastening Screw holes for fastening the optional solar cover. the pole and wall mount bracket. Grounding pad. Reset button, PoE/data port, and Console port, on the base of the AP. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Reset button with the status LED in its center. Figure 1-3 Grounding Pad on the Left Side of the AP Grounding pad on the left side of AP Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
2 single band 2.4 GHz antennas with 8 dBi gain for WiFi operation. • 2 single band 5 GHz antennas with 9 dBi gain for WiFi operation. • 1 single band 2.4 GHz antenna with 3 dBi gain for BLE operation. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
The Ethernet cable must be a shielded outdoor rated Category 5e (CAT5e), or better, cable. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 1-5. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for each access point. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 1-6 illustrates an example of access point-to-multipoint bridging. Figure 1-6 Access Point to Multipoint Bridging Example (5 GHz) (5 GHz) Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Cisco. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer-3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a controller. Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10...
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Mounting the Access Point, page 2-5 • • Installing AP Cover AIR-ACC1540-CVR=, page 2-11 • Grounding the Access Point, page 2-12 • Powering the Access Point, page 2-13 • Configuring the Access Point, page 2-17 Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
You need to independently procure the following tools and materials which maybe required during various stages of installing the AP: • 10 mm open end or box wrench • Ground lug crimping tool (Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1 die) Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Safety Guidelines and Warnings, page A-1. • For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network, refer to the Cisco Wireless Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.3. • Review the FCC guidelines for installing and operating outdoor wireless LAN devices at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/3200-series-rugged-integrated-services-r...
(CAT5e or better) cable Water drip loop Power injector 6 AWG copper grounding wire Shielded Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable 10 Controller (through a switch) Ground rod 1. Independently sourced by the user. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
2-6 • Pole Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=, page 2-9 Mount the access point in such a way that there are no obstructions to accessing the console port. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Use four screws and, if required, wall anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface. These screws and anchors are to be sourced independently. Note You can use an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement, or dry wall. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Using a 10mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket, to a torque of 40 lbf-in. Step 7 Proceed with connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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You can use bolts of up to 1/4 inch or 6 mm in diameter. One of four slots for steel band clamps, used for pole mounting only. Figure 2-3 Mounting Bracket Dimensions in inches [and millimeters] Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
The access point should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards. Step 6 Using a 10 mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket to a torque of 40 lbf-in. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Pole (wood, metal, or fiberglass), 2-inches to 8-inches bracket. (50 mm to 203 mm) diameter. Top and bottom steel band clamps passing through band clamp slots on the bracket. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10...
Installing the Cover on the AP Solar Shield. Two of four #8-32 screws, circular washers, and split washers. Four screw holes for fastening the solar cover. Two on each side of the AP. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11...
If necessary, strip the other end of the ground wire and connect it to a reliable earth ground, such as a grounding rod or an appropriate grounding point on a metal streetlight pole that is grounded. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12...
To forward bridge traffic, add a switch between the power injector and controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.0 for more information.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point PoE-In port. See “Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point” section on page 2-15. For details on installing Ethernet, see Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point, page 2-15. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-14...
Verify that the cable gland has a rubber seal and ensure that it is not damaged. Failure to install the cable gland and rubber gasket properly will cause the cable grip to leak. Warning Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15...
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Route your Ethernet cable, and cut off any excess cable. Step 12 Install an RJ45 connector on the unterminated cable end, and insert it into the power injector. Step 13 Turn on the power to the power injector. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16...
When you power up an AP that is not connected to a wired Ethernet, fiber-optic, or cable network to the controller, the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP) to bind to another mesh access point with the best path to a root access point (RAP) connected to the wired network to a controller.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Configuring the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18...
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C H A P T E R Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html Sections in this chapter include: •...
Option 43 provides the IP addresses of the management interfaces of your controllers. Typically, a DHCP server can be configured on a Cisco switch. Optionally, a DNS server can be configured to enable CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER. Use – local domain to resolve to the IP address of the management interface of your controller.
If your access point is not working properly, look at the LED on the Reset button, on the base of the unit. You can use them to quickly assess the status of the unit. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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This sequence may indicate any of the following: Environment variable • failure Bad MAC address • • Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure • • No Cisco image file Boot failure • Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Rapidly cycling through Red, This status indicates that the Green, Amber and Off Access Point location command has been invoked. Blinking Red This status indicates that an Ethernet link is not operational Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
After the access points are deployed and associated to the controller, the BGN should be changed from the default value to prevent the MAPs from attempting to associate to other mesh networks. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Find the Mesh Information section, and enter the new BGN in the Bridge Group Name field. Step 5 Click Apply. Step 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each access point. Step 7 Log out from your controller, and close your web browser. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Changing the Bridge Group Name Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
A P P E N D I X Safety Guidelines and Warnings Translated versions of all safety warnings are available on Cisco.com. Additional safety information, along with regulatory information, is provided in Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information”.
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.
Are you following the proper safety procedures and practices? • Have you configured the access points before you go onsite? It is always easier to resolve configurations or device problems first. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Appendix A Safety Guidelines and Warnings Translated Safety Warnings • Do you have the proper tools and equipment to complete your survey. Translated Safety Warnings (URL to be added at FCS) Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
A P P E N D I X Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1542 Outdoor Access Point. This appendix contains the following sections: • Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, page B-2 •...
The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using Cisco-supplied antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
AP 1542D, has internal antennas, and should be located at a minimum of 11.8 inches (30 cm) or more from the body of all persons. This access point is also compliant to EN 50835 for RF exposure. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and hardware) provided and supported by Cisco Systems. The use of software or firmware not provided and supported by Cisco Systems may result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.
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Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The product carries the CE Mark:...
AP 1542I, having internal antennas, is 9.8 inches (25 cm) from general bystanders. The minimum separation distance from AP 1542D, having internal antennas, is 11.8 inches (30 cm) from general bystanders. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Radiation Protection) limits. To maintain compliance, the minimum separation distance for AP 1542I, having internal antennas, is 9.8 inches (25 cm) from general bystanders. The minimum separation distance from AP 1542D, having internal antennas, is 11.8 inches (30 cm) from general bystanders. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English. Chinese Translation...
The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications. If interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-12...
Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products.
This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference, including interference from stations of the same kind. This equipment may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-14...
Power Injector Input Connector (To Switch) Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000BASE-T) Ethernet signal pair 10/100/1000BASE-T) Ethernet signal pair (1000BASE-T) Ethernet signal pair (1000BASE-T) Shield Chassis ground Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...