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R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L
Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh
Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
March, 2008
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883
Text Part Number: OL-12632-03

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  • Page 1 R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 3 1-15 Mounting Instructions C H A P T E R Unpacking the Access Point Package Contents Tools and Materials that You Supply Pole Installation Cable Strand Installation Warnings Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 4 Connecting a Cable POC Power to the Access Point 2-59 What to Do Next 2-61 Troubleshooting C H A P T E R Guidelines for Using the Access Points Important Notes Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Japanese Translation English Translation Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 6 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Access Points N D E X Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 7 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Objectives This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point). The access point is available in two models: The LAP1522 and LAP1524.
  • Page 8 Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide VIII OL-12632-03...
  • Page 9 å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten. TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 10 Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 11 Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 12 R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html To browse to the access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1520 Series listed under “Outdoor Wireless.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box. To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “Wireless LAN...
  • Page 14 For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also 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/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...
  • Page 15 C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point) is a wireless device designed for wireless client access, point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity. The access point is a standalone unit that can be mounted on a streetlight pole, building wall, overhang, or a cable strand.access point...
  • Page 16 1. Only one power source is usually configured. 2. PoE = Power over Ethernet 3. Antenna locations depend upon access point configuration (see the “Antenna Connector Locations” section on page 1-5). Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 17 1. Stinger connector shown is user supplied. 2. Antenna locations depend upon access point configuration (see the “Antenna Connector Locations” section on page 1-5). 3. Liquid tight adapter not shown. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    “Metal Enclosure” section on page 1-10 • Optional cable modem—see the “Cable Modem” section on page 1-10 • Optional hardware—see the “Optional Hardware” section on page 1-10 • Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 19: Figure

    2.4-GHz antenna connector 2.4-GHz antenna connector (RX) (TX/RX) – 2.4-GHz antenna connector (RX) – – – 2.4-GHz antenna connector (TX/RX) 1. Reserved for future use. A plug is installed. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 20 Antenna Port Locations Antenna port 1 Antenna port 4 Antenna port 2 Antenna port 5 Antenna port 3 Antenna port 6 1. Reserved for future use. A plug is installed. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 21: Dual Radio Operation" Section

    1-5). All access point configurations supports multiple 2.4-GHz antennas for MISO operation, but only one 5-GHz antenna. When using the optional Cisco compact omnidirectional antennas, the 2.4- and 5-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point. The Cisco omnidirectional antennas use vertical polarization.

  • Page 22: Multiple Power Sources" Section

    Power injector PoE power • Internal battery power • Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028 Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 23 “Finding the Product Serial Number” section on page XIV). To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Statement 1023 Warning Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 24: Metal Enclosure" Section

    Pole mount kit (AIR-ACCPMK1520=)—provides hardware for mounting the access point to a metal • or wood pole, such as a streetlight pole. Strand mount kit (AIR-ACCSMK1520=)—provides hardware for mounting the access point to a • cable strand. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 25 MAPs can also have a wired Ethernet connection to a local LAN and serve as a bridge endpoint for that LAN (using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge connection). Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11...
  • Page 26 Figure 1-6. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for each access point. Figure 1-6 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-12 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 27 2.4-GHz wireless coverage area might be limited and possibly not suitable for direct wireless client access. Figure 1-7 Access Point Point to Multipoint Bridging Example Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 28 Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical mesh configuration using MAPs and RAPs. Figure 1-8 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-14 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 29 Figure 1-9 illustrates a typical Layer-3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a controller. Figure 1-9 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 30 R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Installing the Access Point in Hazardous Locations, page 2-42 • Grounding the Access Point, page 2-46 • Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point, page 2-46 • Powering the Access Point, page 2-50 • Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 32: Unpacking The Access Point

    Antennas, 2.4 and 5 GHz (refer to the “External Antennas” section on page 1-7) • Optional pole mount kit (AIR-ACCPMK1520=) • Optional strand mount kit (AIR-ACCSMK1520=) • Optional strap hand tool (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=) • Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 33 Four M8 flange nuts – Four hex bolts (M8 x16) – Four M8 split lock washers and six M8 flat washers – Customer supplied 13-mm box-end wrench or socket set • Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 34: Warnings

    • Warnings 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 A, “Translated Safety Warnings” for instructions.
  • Page 35 IEC 60950 based safety standards. Statement 1033 Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement 1046. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 36 Caution using a suitable service disconnect. For additional important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords. For safety and to achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions: Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance in mind.

  • Page 37: Avoiding Damage To Radios In A Testing Environment

    Using attenuators, combiners, and splitters having a total of at least 60 dB of attenuation ensures that the receiver is not damaged and that PER performance is not degraded. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...

  • Page 38: 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: For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network, refer to the •...
  • Page 39 The illustrations do not show antenna port 5, which is reserved for future use. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-12632-03...
  • Page 40 3. The shielded Ethernet cable has a ground path through the power injector and the safety ground wire in the AC power cord. Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 41 2 to 16 in. (5.1 to 40.6 cm) diameter 5-GHz antenna Mounting bracket (part of pole mount kit) 1. Illustration shows antennas for an access point with two radios. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 42 (part of strand mount kit) 1. Illustration shows antennas for an access point with two radios. 2. Liquid tight connector not shown. 3. Stinger connector shown is user supplied. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 43 2.4-GHz antenna connector (RX) – – – 2.4-GHz antenna connector (TX/RX) 1. Antenna locations specified for a two radio access point. 2. Reserved for future use. A plug is installed. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 44 Step 3 The access point MAC address is located on the bottom of the unit. When two MAC addresses Note are shown, use the top MAC address. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-14 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 45 (last node) from the RAP and move towards the RAP. If you start configuring the BGN in a different location, then the access points beyond this point (farther away) are dropped, as they have a different BGN. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 OL-12632-03...

  • Page 46: Mounting The Access Point

    You must ensure that the switch port connected to the access point has PoE turned off. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16...
  • Page 47 13-mm box-end wrench or socket set The mounting surface, attaching screws, and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50 lb Caution (22.7 kg) static weight. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 48 Use four customer-supplied screws and optional screw anchors to attach the mounting plate to the Step 2 mounting surface. If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the Note access point to stucco, cement, or drywall. Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-12632-03...
  • Page 49 0.25 in. (0.635 cm) space. Figure 2-7 Location of Access Point Top Support Bolt Hole Ground lug location Second bolt hole location M8 x16 bolt (supplied with pole mount kit) Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 OL-12632-03...

  • Page 50: Grounding The Access Point

    Ensure that the front of the access point is vertical, and tighten the four bolts to 13 to 15 ft lbs Step 6 (17.6 to 20.3 Nm). (Optional) When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them to the access Step 7 point as shown in Figure 2-2.

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