Powering The Access Point - Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Powering the Access Point

Powering the Access Point
The access point can be powered by one of these methods:
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Connecting a 1520 Series Power Injector
The power injector provides 56 VDC to the access point over the Ethernet cable and supports a total
end-to-end Ethernet cable length of 100 m (328 ft) from the switch to the access point.
The cable from the power injector to the access point (PoE-in port) must be at least 10 ft (3.05 m) long.
Note
The PoE-out port is disabled when the access point is powered by the power injector.
Note
When your access point is powered by an optional power injector, follow these steps to complete the
installation:
Before applying PoE to the access point, ensure the access point is grounded (see the
Step 1
Access Point" section on page
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Step 2
Note
Connect a CAT5e or better Ethernet cable from your wired LAN network to the power injector.
Step 3
Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Statement 1023
Use only the 1520 power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500-2) for the access point. This power injector is
designed to meet the power requirements of the access point and is a listed Class 2 limited power source
(LPS).
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PoE—56 VDC
Connecting a 1520 Series Power Injector, page 2-46
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AC power
100 to 480 VAC—Connecting Streetlight AC Power, page 2-51
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– 120 VAC—Connecting an AC Power Cable to the Access Point, page 2-54
External 12 VDC
– Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point, page 2-55
POC—40 to 90 VAC (Quasi-AC)
– Connecting a Cable POC Power to the Access Point, page 2-59
Figure 2-2 to identify the components needed for the installation.
The 1520 power injector can only be used in an indoor environment.
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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions
"Grounding the
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