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Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh
Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
December 2006
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  • Page 1 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide December 2006 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-9977-05...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Features Connectors Single or Dual Radio Operation External Antennas Multiple Power Sources Ethernet Port Metal Enclosure Optional Hardware Network Configuration Examples Wireless Backhaul Point-to-Point Bridging Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 4 Guidelines for Using the Access Points Controller MAC Filter List Using DHCP Option 43 Misconfigured Bridge Shared Secret Key Misconfigured MESH Access Point IP address Verifying Controller Association Access Point Power Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 5 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1500 Series Access Points N D E X Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Objectives This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point). The access point is available in two models: The LAP1510 model supports dual band (2.4- and 5-GHz) operation.
  • Page 8: Conventions

    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 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • 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 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • 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 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • 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 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 12 Preface Conventions Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-9977-05...
  • Page 13: Related Publications

    Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1500 Series listed under “Wireless LAN Access.” To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.”...
  • Page 14: Cisco.com

    Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/docstore Ordering Documentation You must be a registered Cisco.com user to access Cisco Marketplace. Registered users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/docstore If you do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do...
  • Page 15: Reporting Security Problems In Cisco Products

    We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work with information that has been encrypted with PGP versions 2.x through 9.x.
  • Page 16: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/index.html Access to all tools on the Cisco Support website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do...
  • Page 17: Finding The Product Serial Number

    Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
  • Page 18: Definitions Of Service Request Severity

    Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources. The Cisco Online Subscription Center is the website where you can sign up for a variety of Cisco • e-mail newsletters and other communications. Create a profile and then select the subscriptions that you would like to receive.
  • Page 19 You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html •...
  • Page 20 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Overview

    C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor 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 or on a building wall or overhang.access point...
  • Page 22: Hardware Features

    Ethernet (PoE) connector (MS3112P14-12P) (LAP1510 model only) Vent (do not remove) AC power connector (MS3112P14-5P) 2.4-GHz Type N antenna connector 5.8-GHz Type N antenna connector (LAP1510 model only) Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 23: Connectors

    When you mount the access point in an indoor environment, you must also mount the antennas in an indoor environment. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Warning Statement 1030 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 24: Multiple Power Sources

    48 VDC inline power-over-Ethernet (PoE) AC power • Inline PoE is provided by a shielded Ethernet cable using the Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR- PWRINJ1500=), hereafter called the power injector. Caution To provide inline PoE, you must use the power injector (AIR- PWRINJ1500=) specified for the access point.
  • Page 25: Ethernet Port

    4-ft (1.2-m) streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=) for light pole installations in the US and Canada. Note For important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords.
  • Page 26: Metal Enclosure

    MAPs may 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). MAPs also support wireless clients on the band not used for the backhaul interface. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 27: Wireless Backhaul

    Wireless client access is supported; however, if bridging between tall buildings, the 2.4-Ghz wireless coverage area may be limited and possibly not suitable for direct wireless client access. Figure 1-3 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 28: Point-To-Multipoint Bridging

    Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Figure 1-5 illustrates a typical mesh configuration using MAPs and RAPs. Figure 1-5 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 30: Layer 2 And Layer 3 Network Operation

    MAC addresses rather than IP addresses. Layer 2 configurations are typically not scalable into larger networks. Additionally, Layer 2 operation is supported only by the Cisco 4400 series controllers. Access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks.
  • Page 31 Layer 2 network configuration. In a Layer 2 configuration, the controller and the access points are on the same subnet. Figure 1-7 Typical Layer 2 Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-12 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 33 • 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 Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 34: Chapter 2 Mounting Instruction

    40-ft (12.2-m) power cord (AIR-CORD1500-40UE=) for use outside the US and Canada. One end of the power cord is terminated with an access point AC power connector and the other end is unterminated. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 35: 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 1, “Translated Safety Warnings” for instructions.
  • Page 36: Fcc Safety Compliance Statement

    Double pole/neutral fusing. The power supply has two fuses and might have live circuits even when one fuse Caution has blown. For additional important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Note Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords.
  • Page 37: Avoiding Damage To Radios In A Testing Environment

    Use directional antennas and keep them away from each other. • Cable the radios together using a combination of attenuators, combiners, or splitters to achieve a • total attenuation of at least 60 dB. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 38: Installation Guidelines

    The access points can be installed at any height, but best throughput is achieved when all the access • points are mounted at the same height. Cisco recommends installing the access points no higher than 40 feet to allow support for wireless clients Note on the ground.
  • Page 39: Before Beginning The Installation

    Figure 2-1) • Components in a Typical Access Point Installation ( Access point connectors (Figure 2-2) • • Streetlight power tap installation (Figure 2-3) Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 40 PoE in ports have transient voltage surge suppression. In addition, the PoE in port should be used with shielded cables that are grounded at the access point and power injector. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 41 2.4-GHz antenna connector (Type-N) 5.8-GHz Type N antenna connector (LAP1510 model) Figure 2-3 Streetlight Power Tap Adapter Installation Outdoor light control 10-AWG copper grounding wire Streetlight power tap adapter Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 42: Adding The Access Point Mac Addresses To The Controller Filter List

    You can also use the controller CLI command config network zero-config to enable automatic Note configuration. Step 7 Log out from your controller and close your web browser. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 43: Configuring A Rap

    If such installation methods are not followed, the cabling must be installed according to the requirements for telecommunication circuits (TNV) as detailed in Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11...
  • Page 44: Access Point Mounting Orientations

    Figure 2-5). This positioning is required to prevent water intrusion into the unit from the vent. You must ensure that the vent is not obstructed by anything. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 45 C i s c o C o n f i d e n t i a l - D r a f t 1 Figure 2-4 Preferred Horizontal Orientation 5-GHz antenna connector (LAP1510 model) 2.4-GHz antenna connector (this side down) 5-GHz antenna cable (LAP1510 model) Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 46 Figure 2-5 Optional Vertical Orientation 5-GHz external antenna connector This end must be down (LAP 1510 model) 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...
  • Page 47: Mounting The Access Point On A Vertical Or Horizontal Surface

    Carriage bolts Step 2 Remove the nuts and washers from the carriage bolts and remove the carriage bolts. Remove the mounting plate from the access point. Step 3 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 48: Roof-Overhang Installation

    Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable from your wired LAN network to the optional power injector. Step 2 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 49: Mounting The Access Point On A Pole

    2-21. Mounting the Access Point on a Pole When installing an access point on a pole or mast, you should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit. To mount the access point on a pole, perform these steps: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Loosely assemble the pole clamp components around the pole and thread the four long bolts into the Step 3 clamp adjustment plate. Figure 2-9 shows the pole clamp attached to a pole with the clamp adjustment plate positioned on the bolts. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 51 If you need longer bolts, purchase 3/8–16 bolts of the correct length for your installation. Also, Note the bolts can protrude up to 2 in (5 cm) and still allow the pole mount assembly to swivel and rotate. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 52 Torque the bolts to 15 to 20 ft. lbs. (20 to 27 Nm). Step 7 Continue with the “Grounding the Access Point” section on page 2-21. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 53: Grounding The Access Point

    AC power can be conveniently removed from the unit. The power should not be removed by disconnecting the AC power connector on the unit. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 54 Warning careful, you may electrocute yourself or fall. Statement 363 For additional important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Note Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords.
  • Page 55 When you power up a MAP that is not connected to a wired Ethernet network to the controller, the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol to bind to another MAP with the best path to a RAP connected to the wired network to a controller.
  • Page 56: What To Do Next

    C i s c o C o n f i d e n t i a l - D r a f t 1 What to Do Next Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for more information on configuring, monitoring, and operating your access points. The following lists some of the configuration settings you...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    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/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: •...
  • Page 58: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    IP packets. Layer 3 operation is scalable and is recommended by Cisco. A Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the controller requires a DHCP server on the access point subnet and a route to the controller. The route to the controller must have destination UDP ports 12222 and 12223 open for LWAPP communications.
  • Page 59: Using Dhcp Option 43

    MAP. Add the MAP’s MAC address to the controller’s filter list and check Enable Zero Tough Configuration. When the misconfigured MAP displays on the controller’s Summary page, you can properly configure the access point. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 60: Verifying Controller Association

    Hand-tighten the connector until the connector locks. Step 3 Ensure that all other cable connectors are properly connected. Step 4 Turn-on the power source for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 61: Appendix

    Click Cisco Aironet 1500 Series listed under Outdoor Wireless. Step 2 Click Install and Upgrade Guides. Step 3 Click Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1500G Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Step 4 Access Points. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 63: Appendix

    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 1500 series lightweight outdoor mesh access point. This appendix contains the following sections: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, page •...
  • Page 64: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    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.
  • Page 65: Vcci Statement For Japan

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco’s access points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 issue 5, RSP 100, and RSS 102 for spread spectrum devices. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    This access point is also compliant to EN 50835 for RF exposure. 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.
  • Page 67: English Translation

    The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the interference caused by the operation of an authorized radio station, by another intentional or unintentional radiator, by industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, or by an incidental radiator. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 68: Operation Of Cisco Aironet Access Points In Brazil

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models AIR-LAP1510G-A-K9...
  • Page 69: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a (LAP1510 model) Size 15.0 in x 7.3 in x 5.7 in.
  • Page 70 1. The use of the 4.9-GHz band requires a license and may be used only by qualified Public Safety operators as defined in section 90.20 of the FCC rules. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 71: Appendix

    Channels and Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. To browse to the document, follow these steps:...
  • Page 72 Appendix D Channels and Power Levels Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 73: Appendix

    DC+ (the DC power goes through a bridge rectifier, so polarity should not be an issue) DC- (this side of the DC power is fused) 1. Not used in the access point outdoor Ethernet cable (AIR-ETH1500-150=). Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 74 Pin Number Signal Name Ethernet Tx+ Ethernet Tx– Ethernet Rx+ 48 VDC power (+) 48 VDC power (+) Ethernet Rx– 48 VDC power (return) 48 VDC power (return) Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 75: Appendix

    Ethernet and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your access points. Figure F-1 Typical Priming Configuration LWAPP LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 76 This allows you to redistribute your access points to other controllers on the network. You can also use a Cisco WCS server to control, configure, and redistribute all your access points from a single location.
  • Page 77 Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the access point with primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names. Step 8 If the access point is in a Controller Mobility Group, use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the Controller Mobility Group name. Step 9 Use controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the access point-specific 802.11a,...
  • Page 78 Appendix F Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 79: Appendix

    Configuring DHCP Option 43 This appendix describes the steps needed to configure DHCP Option 43 on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switch, for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. This appendix contains these sections: Overview, page G-2 •...
  • Page 80: Overview

    DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool. You must configure a separate DHCP pool for each access point type. Cisco Aironet 1000 and 1500 series access points use a comma-separated string format for DHCP Option 43. Other Cisco Aironet access points use the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43.
  • Page 81: Configuring Option 43 For 1000 Series Access Points

    43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List” For example, if you are configuring option 43 for Cisco 1000 series access points using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2, add the following line to the DHCP pool in the Cisco IOS CLI: option 43 ascii “10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2”...
  • Page 82: Configuring Option 43 For 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, And 1300 Series Access Points

    Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco Aironet 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 series lightweight access points in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI.
  • Page 83: Configuring Option 43 For 1500 Series Access Points

    43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List” For example, if you are configuring option 43 for Cisco 1500 series access points using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2, add the following line to the DHCP pool in the Cisco IOS CLI: option 43 ascii “10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2”...
  • Page 84 Appendix G Configuring DHCP Option 43 Configuring Option 43 for 1500 Series Access Points Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05...
  • Page 85: I N D E X

    Option 43 connector cap 2-17 ground rod connector pinouts connectors 1-3, C-1 controller filter list 2-10, F-2 controller mobility group hardware features conventions, document viii horizontal orientation 2-13 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 86 2-10 operating temperature shared secret key optional hardware site survey options, installation 2-11 size outdoor light control 2-21 specifications, access point streetlight power tap adapter 1-6, 2-9 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 87 Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) vendor class identifier (VCI) vertical orientation 2-14 voltage range warnings weight Wind wind resistance wireless backhaul Wireless Domain Services (WDS) zero touch configuration 2-10, F-2 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-3 OL-9977-05...
  • Page 88 Index Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-9977-05...

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