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Mounting the Access Point
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.
To provide inline PoE, you must use the power injector (AIR- PWRINJ1500=) specified for the access
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point. Other power injectors, PoE switches, and 802.3af power sources may not provide adequate power,
which may cause the access point to malfunction and cause over-current conditions at the power source.
You must ensure that the switch port connected to the access point has PoE turned off.
Refer to these sections for installation details.
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Access Point Mounting Orientations

When installing an access point on a horizontal or vertical surface, you must ensure that the access point
is correctly oriented.
When mounting the access point in a horizontal position, you must position the side with the 2.4-GHz
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antenna connector facing down (see
position, you must position the access point with the 5-GHz antenna connector facing up (see
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ensure that the vent is not obstructed by anything.
Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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C i s c o C o n f i d e n t i a l - D r a f t 1
Access Point Mounting Orientations, page 2-12
Mounting the Access Point on a Vertical or Horizontal Surface, page 2-15
Roof-Overhang Installation, page 2-16
Mounting the Access Point on a Pole, page 2-17
Streetlight Pole Installations, page 2-21
2-5). This positioning is required to prevent water intrusion into the unit from the vent. You must
Figure 2-4). When you are mounting the access point in a vertical
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions
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