Ethernet Cable Recommendation; Antenna Cable Recommendation - Cisco Aironet 1600 Deployment Manual

Unique Installations
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Ethernet Cable Recommendation

While the AP 1600/2600 and 3600 will work fine with CAT-5e for new cable installations, it is
recommended that customers use CAT6a as this is the cabling required by the 10GE standard.

Antenna Cable Recommendation

Whenever practical/possible, please keep antenna cable runs as short as possible. Cisco offers low loss
(LL) and ultralow loss (ULL) cables, which have the same characteristics as Times Microwave LMR-400
and LMR-600.
Cisco cables carry the part number AIR-CAB (Aironet Cable) and then a length. For example, a 20 Ft
length of LL cable with RP-TNC connector is Cisco AIR-CAB-020LL-R. These heavy black cables are
not Plenum rated and are primarily for outdoor use or manufacturing areas.
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Cisco Aironet Series 1600/2600/3600 Access Point Deployment Guide, Release 7.5
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Mounting an AP onto an Electrical Conduit Box (ceiling T-Bar or conduit)
When drilling holes for cable allow for size of connector (typically 5/8 inch) drill bit.