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Cisco Aironet 1530 Getting Started Manual

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ETTING
TARTED
Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Points
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
1
About this Guide
2
Introduction to the Access Point
3
Unpacking the Access Point
4
Radio Configuration
5
Becoming Familiar With the Access Point
6
AP Pole/Wall Mount
7
Preparing the Access Point
8
Deploying the Access Point
9
In Case of Difficulty
10
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
11
Warranty
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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Points INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY About this Guide Introduction to the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Radio Configuration Becoming Familiar With the Access Point AP Pole/Wall Mount Preparing the Access Point...
  • Page 2 Created: November 14, 2014, 78-21473-01...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About this Guide This guide is designed to familiarize you with your Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point and prepare it for use in your wireless network. For in-depth details on configuring a wireless mesh network, please see: • Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide Detailed configuration information can also be found in the Cisco wireless LAN controller documentation for the controller and software release you are using.
  • Page 4 Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 364 Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied.

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Access Point

    Introduction to the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a rugged outdoor access point designed for service in outdoor and mesh networks. The 1530 series leverages 802.11n technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Access Point

    • Ground lug (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L) and screws with lock washers • Plastic cable gland and rubber seal • Weatherization tape and anti-corrosion sealant • Cisco product documentation and translated safety warnings Optional Equipment Depending on what you ordered, the following optional equipment may be part of your shipment: •...
  • Page 7 Cisco does not recommend any third-party antennas, and Cisco Technical Assistance Center will not be able to provide any support for third-party antennas. Cisco’s FCC Part 15 compliance is only guaranteed with Cisco antennas or antennas that are of the same design and gain as Cisco antennas.

  • Page 8: Radio Configuration

    Radio Configuration There are two radio configurations for the 1532 AP radio, the 2-GHz MIMO radio and the 5-GHz MIMO radio. The 2-GHz MIMO radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports up to 13 channels. The 5-GHz MIMO radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 – 5.35 GHz), the UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47 –...

  • Page 9: Becoming Familiar With The Access Point

    Becoming Familiar With the Access Point The following illustrations show the access point connections. Before you begin the installation process, use these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the access point. The illustrations show all available connections for the configuration ordered. Unused Note connections are capped with rubber seals to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point.
  • Page 10 Figure 2 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532E Antenna port 1 Antenna port 2 LAN port (covered) PoE-in port (covered) Figure 3 Access Point Top Connectors - AP 1532E Antenna port 4 (covered) Antenna port 3 (covered)
  • Page 11 Figure 4 Access Point Left Side Connectors - Both AP 1532 Models Console Port and Reset button (covered) Figure 5 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (Both AP 1532 Models) 347846 DC power port (covered) Ground lug location Barcode label...
  • Page 12 Radio Operation and Antennas AP 1532I The AP 1532I uses an Integrated Low Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Dipole Antenna Array. The antenna contains an array of three dual-band dipole antennas. The three dipole antennas are contained within this single radome, thereby greatly reducing the antenna’s visual footprint, and greatly reducing the possibility of snagging the antenna on the cable bundle, the RF cable, or test cables.
  • Page 13 Figure 6. The 1532E must always be operated with the two external antennas attached. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2547V-N Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna, the 2.4- and 5-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point, as shown Figure 7.
  • Page 14 Antenna Mounting Configurations The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. The 1532E antennas can be mounted on a wall, pole and/or tower mounted. See Antennas, page 7 for a list of supported antennas. Figure 7 Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas - Installed Only on AP 1532E Antenna connected to antenna port 1(Type-N Antenna connected to antenna port 2 (Type-N...
  • Page 15 For detailed information on the power options available for the 1530 series access points, see Note the Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
  • Page 16 Power Injectors The 1530 Series Access Points support the following power injectors: • AIR-PWRINJ1500-2= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only • AIR-PWRINJ-30= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Statement 1023 When the access point is installed outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch Caution...

  • Page 17: Installation Options

    All installation methods for mounting an access point on any wall surface is subject to the acceptance of local jurisdiction. Installation Options For more installation options and detailed access point installation instructions, see the Cisco Note Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.
  • Page 18 Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mounting Kit The optional fixed mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting. You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation.
  • Page 19 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting Step 1 surface. See Figure 8 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations. Use the bracket mount holes to attach the unit to the wall. Figure 8 Mounting Bracket for Wall or Pole Mounting Quick Mount Keyhole Slots (for AP use)
  • Page 20 Slide the access point down to sit securely in the quick mount slots. Step 5 Using a 10mm wrench, secure the AP to the bracket by tighening the bolts to the bracket; Step 6 torque to 40 in-lbf. Step 7 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point, page Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mount Kit...
  • Page 21 If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within Note 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control. The AC/DC adapter must be used with street light power tap. Determine which size of band clamp is needed based on the pole diameter. Slide the two Step 2 clamps through the top and bottom set of of mounting slots (see Figure...
  • Page 22 Figure 9 AP and Fixed Mount Kit Installed on a Pole Metal Band Strap Mounting Slots Pole...

  • Page 23: Grounding The Access Point

    Grounding the Access Point The access point must be grounded before connecting power. Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Access Point

    Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance: • For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco mesh network, refer to the Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.6. These documents are available on Cisco.com.

  • Page 25: Before You Begin

    For a radiated test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power, antenna gain, attenuation, and receiver sensitivity: txpwr + tx antenna gain + rx ant gain - [attenuation due to antenna spacing] < max rx input level Where: txpwr = Radio transmit power level tx gain = transmitter antenna gain...

  • Page 26: Deploying The Access Point

    Deploying the Access Point The following portions of this manual address how to deploy the Access Point. There are several deployment methods. Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 364 Controller-based Deployments The access point is deployed on Layer 3 networks.

  • Page 27: Verifying Controller Association

    Adding the Access Point MAC Address to the Wireless LAN Controller Filter List The wireless LAN controller maintains an access point authorization MAC address list and responds to discovery requests from access points on that list. To add the access point MAC address (or MAC addresses) to the Wireless LAN controller filter list, follow these steps: Step 1 If you are not logged onto the wireless LAN controller, log on now.
  • Page 28 Cisco 1532 access points use the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 60) of the access point. The VCI string for the Cisco 1532 access point is Cisco AP c1530.
  • Page 29 Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1532 Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 1532 access point in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server.
  • Page 30 At boot-up, the default mode is controller-based. The 1530 will power up and begin searching for a controller. Once it joins the controller, it will download the active Unified image from the controller. This is the same operation as other Cisco controller-based APs. For Autonomous mode, the user should take the following steps: Power the AP and connect to the console.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    • The Troubleshooting a Mesh Network troubleshooting guide found on cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8368/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.html • The Tools and Resources section on the Technical Support and Documentation page at cisco.com Follow these steps to contact the Technical Assistance Center on cisco.com: Step 1 Open your browser and go to http://www.cisco.com/.
  • Page 32 IP packets. Layer 3 operation is scalable and is recommended by Cisco. Unless it has a static IP address, 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.

  • Page 33: Checking The Leds

    • DRAM memory test in progress • DRAM memory test OK • Board initialization in progress • Initializing FLASH file system • FLASH memory test OK • Initializing Ethernet • Ethernet OK • Starting Cisco IOS • Initialization successful...
  • Page 34 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 IOS Solid There has been a software failure; a disconnect then...
  • Page 35 LED Message Color Meaning Type Operating Blinking Amber A software upgrade is in progress Status Cycling through Green, Discovery/join process is in progress Amber Rapidly cycling through This status indicates that the Access Point location Red, Green, Amber command has been invoked. Blinking This status indicates that an Ethernet link is not operational...
  • Page 36 Misconfigured Access Point IP address IP address misconfiguration can occur when you are re-addressing a segment of your mesh network and you start at the mesh access point connected to the wired network (RAP). To avoid this problem, always start the IP address changes from the farthest access point and work your way back to the root access point.

  • Page 37: Declarations Of Conformity And Regulatory Information

    Appendix Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information in the Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Warranty Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points come with a one-year warranty. For more details, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty, and look up the 1530 series access points in the Warranty Finder tool.
  • Page 40 Cisco Website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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