Cisco AIR-LAP1310G Mounting Instructions page 20

Mounting the Access Point
Be sure to comply with the tower owner's policies and local codes. Drilling into tower structures,
Note
damaging painted surfaces, or other alterations can affect the tower's long-term integrity.
To route and connect cables for lightning protection follow these steps:
Mount grounding blocks to the tower at intervals of about 200 ft (60 m) along the cable route. Make sure
Step 1
each grounding block makes good electrical (metal-to-metal) contact with the tower.
Cut cable segments for each interval and preinstall F-connectors.
Step 2
Secure the cable segments along the route using UV-stabilized Ty-Wraps or equivalent fasteners.
Step 3
Connect all cable segments. For outdoor installations, use drip loops at each point to assure that water
Step 4
runs away from the connectors.
Proceed to the following procedure, starting from the lowest grounding block instead of from the access
Step 5
point.
Routing the Cables Normally
To route and connect power injector cables normally, follow these steps:
Unspool two 75-ohm cables the full length of the tower, laying them out straight without kinks. Do not
Step 1
cut the cables until you know the total required length between the access point and grounding block.
Install F-connectors on the cable ends before climbing the tower.
Step 2
Tie a rope near the end of the two cables, and secure it using black electrical tape. Make sure that the
Step 3
connectors do not support any cable weight.
From the tower, use the rope to pull the cables up from the ground, making sure that they pass along a
Step 4
tower member where they can be securely fastened. Leave ample cable for a service loop at the access
point.
Secure the cables to the tower and along the route to the building grounding block using UV-stabilized
Step 5
Ty-Wraps or equivalent fasteners.
Warning
Caution
Note
Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Lightweight Outdoor Access Point Mounting Instructions
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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 prevent damage to the access point or power injector, connect all coax cables from the
power injector to the access point and connect the power jack to the power injector before
applying power.
The grounding block must be connected to the building's grounding system by 14 AWG copper
wire or larger.
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