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

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Ethernet Cable Recommendation

While the AP 1600/2600 and the AP 3600 work well with CAT-5e for new cable installations, Cisco
recommends that customers use CAT6a because CAT6a cable is required by the 10GE standard.

Antenna Cable Recommendation

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.
When drilling holes for cable, allow for the size of connector drill bit, which is typically 5/8". (See
Note
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Cisco cables carry the part number AIR-CAB (Aironet Cable) and then a length. For example, a 20'
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 use outdoors or in manufacturing areas.
Installation of an AP onto an Electrical Conduit Box
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