Preinstallation Checks And Installation Guidelines; Typical Access Point Installation Components - Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Manual

Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines

Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines
Because the AP is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput
and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
• Thoroughly review the information provided in
• Install the AP in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the AP.
• We recommend that you install the AP no higher than 40 feet to support the wireless clients on the ground.
Note
Before you begin the installation process, ensure the following:
• Perform a site survey. For more information, see
• Your network infrastructure devices must be operational and properly configured.
• Your controllers must be connected to switch trunk ports.
• Your switch must be configured with untagged access ports for connecting your APs.
• A DHCP server configured with Option 43 must be reachable by your AP, or the controller information
• Become familiar with the AP installation components. See
• Familiarize yourself with the best practices video series to install the Cisco outdoor wireless access points.

Typical Access Point Installation Components

The Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Series Outdoor is designed to be installed in an outdoor environment,
such as the exterior roof overhang of a tall building or a streetlight pole. Carefully review the
Components in a Typical Access Point Installation, on page 15
connectors, indicators, cables, system interconnection, and grounding.
Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Access Point Hardware Installation and Deployment Guide
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Mounting all the APs at the same height provides the best throughput.
To calculate path loss and determine how far apart to install the APs, consult an RF planning expert.
must be manually configured in the AP. For information about configuring DHCP Option 43, see
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-lan-wlan/
97066-dhcp-option-43-00.html
on page 14.
See
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/outdoor/video/ap-best-practices.html
Installing the Access Point, on page
Performing Site Surveys, on page
Typical Access Point Installation Components,
to become familiar with the system components,
Installing the Access Point
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