Connecting An Ethernet Cable To The Access Point - Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Powering the Access Point

Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point

You need to supply these tools and materials:
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To connect the shielded Ethernet cable to the access point, follow these steps:
Step 1
Disconnect power to the power injector, and ensure all power sources to the access point are turned off.
Step 2
Ensure a 6 AWG ground wire is connected to the access point (see the
section on page
Step 3
Remove the covering cap from the PoE port.
Step 4
Loosen the Thread-Lock sealing nut of the cable gland by turning it counter clockwise, but do not
remove it (see
Note
Verify that the cable gland has a rubber seal and ensure that it is not damaged.
Caution
Failure to install the cable gland and rubber gasket properly will cause the cable grip to leak.
Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable with a diameter of 0.2 to 0.35 inch (0.51 to
0.89 cm)
RJ45 connector and installation tool
Adjustable Wrench or 28 mm box wrench
2-24).
Figure 2-13).
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
"Grounding the Access Point"