Contents
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Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Acces Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Ethernet (PoE) Ports
1-22
Fiber Option
1-23
GPS Option
1-24
Metal Enclosure
1-24
Optional Hardware
1-24
Network Deployment Examples
1-25
Wireless Backhaul
1-25
Point-to-Point Bridging
1-25
Point-to-Multipoint Bridging
1-26
Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network
1-27
Layer 3 Network Operation
1-28
C H A P T E R
2
Installing the Access Point
2-1
Unpacking the Access Point
2-2
Package Contents
2-2
Tools and Hardware
2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware
2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware That You Supply
2-3
Pole Installation Hardware and Tools
2-3
Cable Strand Installation Hardware and Tools
2-4
Warnings
2-4
Safety Information
2-5
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
2-5
Safety Precautions
2-5
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment
2-7
Installation Guidelines
2-8
Site Surveys
2-8
Before Beginning the Installation
2-9
Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components
2-9
Opening the Access Point Hinged Cover
2-13
Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover
2-13
Mounting the Access Point
2-14
Installation Options
2-14
Access Point Mounting Orientation
2-15
Installing the Mounting Bracket on a Wall (All Models)
2-15
Installing the Mounting Bracket on a Pole (All Models)
2-18
Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket
2-18
Mounting Bracket Assembly on a Pole
2-20
Installing 1552E, 1552EU, or 1552I in the Mounting Bracket
2-23
