Connecting A Fiber-Optic Cable To The Access Point - Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Use the appropriate crimping tool to crimp the bare 6-AWG copper ground wire to the supplied
Step 2
grounding lug (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L).
Note
Open the electrical joint compound (supplied), and apply a liberal amount over the metal surface where
Step 3
the ground strap screw holes are located (see
Step 4 Connect the grounding lug to the access point grounding screw holes (see
supplied two Phillips head screws (M4 x10 mm) with lock washers. Tighten the grounding screw to
22 to 24 in. lbs (2.49 to 2.71 Nm).
If necessary, strip the other end of the ground wire, and connect it to a reliable earth ground such as a
Step 5
grounding rod (see
grounded (see

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point

The fiber-optic kit (AIR-1520-FIB-REEL=) enables the 1552E and 1552H access points to support
fiber-optic network connections. The kit contains these parts:
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Note Fiber backhaul is only possible on the 1552E and 1552H access points.
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning
You need a customer-supplied outdoor-rated fiber-optic cable with an LC connector. The cable diameter
Note
must be 0.20 to 0.35 in. (0.52 to 0.89 cm) in diameter.
To connect a fiber-optic cable to the access point, follow these steps:
Ensure that all power sources have been disconnected from the access point.
Step 1
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Note
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The grounding lug and hardware used must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Figure 2-2), an appropriate grounding point on a metal streetlight pole that is
Figure 2-35), or a grounded cable on a cable strand.
Eight screws
Two small take-up reels
Two large take-up reels
One liquid-tight adapter—Accepts a cable diameter of 0.20 to 0.35 inches (0.51 to 0.89 cm)
If your access point contains a backup battery pack, you must depress the reset button for
10 seconds or more (see the
Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point
Figure 2-13).
"Disabling Backup Battery Power" section on page
Figure 2-13) using the
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