Cisco AIR-LAP1310G Mounting Instructions page 19

Mounting the Access Point
To mount the access point on a tower, follow these steps:
Step 1 Choose a mounting location on the tower for the access point. If you are using the integrated antenna,
the mounting location must provide a clear signal path to the remote access point. For more information,
see
Step 2 Find a suitable mounting support or install a mounting pole for the access point. The mounting bracket
accommodates poles from 1.25 to 2.75 inches (30.5 to 69.9 mm) in diameter; the supplied U bolts fit
1.25 to 1.75-inch poles only. You can find this type of hardware at http://www.rohnnet.com.
Hoist the access point assembly to the mounting location. The mounting brackets have openings for
Step 3
hoisting the unit.
Attach the access point to the mounting pole using appropriate hardware (see
Step 4
information, see the
Point the antenna as accurately as possible in the direction of the remote antenna. The integrated antenna
Step 5
is correctly positioned when the flat face of the radome faces the remote antenna.
Warning
Caution
Note
Find the building's grounding electrode system and then connect the access point ground lug to it using
Step 6
6 AWG copper wire. Use a crimping tool to crimp the wire to the ground lug. For more information about
attaching the ground lug to the access point, see
to the Access Point" section on page
Routing the Cables for Lightning Protection
In areas where lightning strikes are common and when the access point is mounted high on the tower,
ground the shields of the RG6 coaxial cables to the tower at regular intervals. This precaution helps
protect the access point and power injector from lightning damage. The recommended spacing between
grounds is 200 ft (60 m). In areas of especially high lightning risk, space the grounds even closer.
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"Choosing a Mounting Location" section on page
"Assembling the Mounting Hardware" section on page
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the
equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate
electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding
is available. Statement 1024
To ensure correct installation and grounding, install the access point in compliance with your
local and national electrical codes: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National
Electrical Code (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA 22.1 (Canada); and if local or
national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC 364, Part I through Part 7 (other
countries).
Local code may require grounding of the tower mount.
Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Lightweight Outdoor Access Point Mounting Instructions
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Step 3 and Step 4
28. See Figure 11 for the ground lug location.
Mounting the Access Point
Figure 6). For more
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in the "Attaching the Housing Bracket
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