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Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

OL-12632-03

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Page 1: ...t Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide May 2008 Revised June 2011 Text Part Number OL 12632 03 ...

Page 2: ...is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the equipment to one side or the ...

Page 3: ...res 1 2 Antenna Connector Locations 1 6 Connectors 1 6 Multiple Radio Operation 1 7 External Antennas 1 7 Multiple Power Sources 1 8 Ethernet Ports 1 9 Cable Modem 1 10 Metal Enclosure 1 10 Optional Hardware 1 10 Network Deployment Examples 1 11 Wireless Backhaul 1 12 Point to Point Bridging 1 12 Point to Multipoint Bridging 1 13 Mesh Network 1 13 Layer 3 Network Operation 1 15 C H A P T E R 2 Mou...

Page 4: ...17 Mounting the Access Point on a Pole 2 21 Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket 2 21 Pole Mounting 2 24 Cable Strand Mounting 2 30 Opening the Access Point Hinged Cover 2 38 Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover 2 39 Using the Reset Button 2 40 Reboot the Access Point 2 41 Disabling Backup Battery Power 2 42 Grounding the Access Point 2 42 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to t...

Page 5: ...leshooting 3 1 Guidelines for Using the Access Points 3 2 Important Notes 3 2 Convergence Delays 3 2 Bridge Loop 3 3 Controller DHCP Server 3 3 MAP Data Traffic 3 3 Controller MAC Filter List 3 3 Using DHCP Option 43 3 4 Monitoring the Access Point LEDs 3 4 Verifying Controller Association 3 5 Changing the Bridge Group Name 3 6 Cable Modem LEDs 3 7 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3 8 Access...

Page 6: ...ints in Japan B 8 Japanese Translation B 8 English Translation B 8 VCCI Statement for Japan B 9 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B 9 Chinese Translation B 9 English Translation B 10 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B 10 Access Point Models B 10 Regulatory Information B 10 Portuguese Translation B 11 English Translation B 11 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 7: ...is for the person installing and configuring an access point for the first time The installer should be familiar with network structures terms and concepts Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Organization This guide contains the following sections Chapter 1 Overview describes the major components and features of...

Page 8: ...type Note Means reader take note Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual Caution Means reader be careful In this situation you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any eq...

Page 9: ...edeutet Gefahr Sie befinden sich in einer Situation die zu Verletzungen führen kann Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen die zusammen mit diesem G...

Page 10: ...EGURIDAD Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro Existe riesgo para su integridad física Antes de manipular cualquier equipo considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este disposi...

Page 11: ... o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES Advarsel VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici der e...

Page 12: ...XII Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Preface Conventions ...

Page 13: ... Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page http www cisco com en US products hw wireless index html To browse to the access point documentation click Cisco Aironet 1520 Series listed under Outdoor Wireless The documentation can be accessed from the Support box To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation clic...

Page 14: ...erial number Cable modem MAC address for cable configuration such as 00abc7d094f9 12 hexadecimal digits The cable modem MAC address is only available on the access point cable configuration It is located below the serial number You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines For...

Page 15: ...hernet to a wired network The access point is also available as a hazardous location option When configured the access point complies with safety standards for Class I Division 2 Zone 2 hazardous locations in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases vapors or liquids are not likely to exist under normal operation conditions When you select the hazardous location option as part of the orde...

Page 16: ...e hardware features of the access point Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 show the access point connectors Note The illustrations in this document show all available connections for the access point Unused connections are capped with a connector plug to ensure the access point s watertight integrity Liquid tight adapters are provided for connector openings which can be installed before or after...

Page 17: ...EDs 5 Cable POC port optional 11 PoE in port or Cablegland entry PG13 for connecting 230 Vac power supply 6 Aux console port or Cablegland entry PG13 for data cable outdoor cat 5 STP cable 1 Cable POC connector optional 1 1 Stinger connector shown is user supplied 4 Antenna port 22 Type N 2 Antenna locations depend upon access point configuration see the Antenna Connector Locations section on page...

Page 18: ... Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Figure 1 3 DC Power Connector and Ground Screw Holes Figure 1 4 shows the antenna port locations for all models The ports used depend on the model ordered 1 Ground screw holes 2 DC power connector ...

Page 19: ... Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Figure 1 4 Antenna Port Locations 1 Antenna port 1 5 Hinge 2 Antenna port 2 6 Antenna port 5 3 Antenna port 3 7 Antenna port 6 4 Antenna port 4 ...

Page 20: ...ge 1 10 Optional hardware see the Optional Hardware section on page 1 10 Connectors The optional features of the access point support these connectors see Figure 1 1 PoE in connector internal RJ 45 with liquid tight adapter for waterproofing PoE out connector internal RJ 45 with liquid tight adapter for waterproofing Three four or six antenna connectors Type N depends on access point configuration...

Page 21: ... the top of the unit and two on the bottom of the unit The number of active antenna connectors depends upon the access point configuration see Antenna Connector Locations page 1 6 All access point configurations supports multiple 2 4 GHz antennas for MISO operation but only one 5 GHz antenna When using the optional Cisco compact omnidirectional antennas the 2 4 and 5 GHz antennas connect directly ...

Page 22: ...lowing default prioritization AC power or POC power External 12 VDC power Power injector PoE power Internal battery power Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection All connections must be removed to de energize the unit Statement 1028 Caution To provide inline PoE you must use the 1520 power injector AIR PWRINJ1500 2 Other power injectors PoE switches and 802 3af power sou...

Page 23: ...for outdoor use and that it has a minimum IP67 rating such as Interpower 84131251 or Hubbell HBL316P6W IEC EN60309 pin and sleeve type connectors AIR CORD R3P 40UE 4 ft 1 2 m streetlight power tap adapter for light pole installations in the US and Canada AIR PWR ST LT R3P Ethernet Ports The access point supports a PoE in port and a PoE out port The access point s PoE in port uses an RJ 45 connecto...

Page 24: ...metal enclosure that can accommodate both indoor or outdoor operating environments and an industrial temperature operating range of 40 to 131 F 40 to 55 C The access point complies with NEMA 4 and IP67 requirements Optional Hardware Some of the access point hardware options are listed below Fiber optic module and take up reel kit GLC FE 100BX URGD Small form factor pluggable SFP module for connect...

Page 25: ...network connection or to provide repeater operations for other access points The access point plays one of two primary radio roles a root access point hereafter called a RAP or the access points that relay their wireless connections to the controller are called mesh access points MAPs When the access point has a wired Ethernet fiber optic or cable connection to the controller through a switch the ...

Page 26: ...ation The remote access point is considered a MAP and transfers wireless client traffic to the RAP for transfer to the wired network Lightweight access point protocol LWAPP control traffic is also transferred over this bridged link Figure 1 5 Access Point Backhaul Example Point to Point Bridging The access points can be used to extend a remote network by using the 5 GHz backhaul radio to bridge th...

Page 27: ...oint to Multipoint Bridging Example Mesh Network The access points are typically deployed in a mesh network configuration In a typical mesh deployment one or more RAPs have a wired network connection through a switch to a controller Other remote MAPs without wired network connections use the backhaul feature to optimally link to a RAP that is connected to the wired network In the mesh network the ...

Page 28: ...Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 1 Overview Network Deployment Examples Figure 1 8 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points 155631 IP ...

Page 29: ...etwork operation Access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets which can be routed through large networks Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco Figure 1 9 illustrates a typical Layer 3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a controller Figure 1 9 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example 158085 LWAPP...

Page 30: ...1 16 Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 1 Overview Network Deployment Examples ...

Page 31: ... contains these sections Unpacking the Access Point page 2 2 Tools and Materials That You Supply page 2 2 Warnings page 2 4 Safety Information page 2 4 Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment page 2 7 Installation Guidelines page 2 8 Mounting the Access Point page 2 16 Grounding the Access Point page 2 42 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to the Access Point page 2 43 Powering the Access P...

Page 32: ...ems Access point Cisco product documentation and translated safety warnings Grounding lug with two screws and lock washers Three liquid tight adapters Two pin DC power connector Ground lug Panduit PLCD6 10A L and screws with lock washers Tools and Materials That You Supply Ground lug crimping tool Panduit CT 720 with CD 720 1 die 6 AWG copper ground wire 13 mm box end wrench or socket set Adjustab...

Page 33: ... power lift rope or other tools as required Pole Installation To install the access point on a vertical or horizontal metal wood or fiberglass pole you need the following additional material and tools Pole mount kit AIR ACCPMK1520 Pole clamp bracket Two gusset strap brackets One mounting bracket Twelve hex bolts M8 x16 One M8 flange nut Six M8 flat washers Ten M8 split lock washers Two stainless s...

Page 34: ...elded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use Statement 364 Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer supplied ground wire before power is applied Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 366 ...

Page 35: ...nufacturer s instructions Statement 1015 Warning A readily accessible two poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring Statement 1022 Warning To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Statement 1023 Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection All connections must be removed to de energize the unit Statement 1028 W...

Page 36: ...ad and follow these safety precautions 1 Select your installation site with safety as well as performance in mind Remember electric power lines and phone lines look alike For safety assume that any overhead line can kill 2 Call your electric power company Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation 3 Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin ...

Page 37: ...duce the configured transmit power to the minimum level Use directional antennas and keep them away from each other Cable the radios together using a combination of attenuators combiners or splitters to achieve a total attenuation of at least 60 dB For a radiated test bed the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power antenna gain attenuation and receiver sensitivity txpwr...

Page 38: ...ng expert Site Surveys Every network application is a unique installation Before installing multiple access points you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum use of networking components and to maximize range coverage and network performance Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey Data rates Sensitivity and range are inversely prop...

Page 39: ...with Access Point Installation Components section on page 2 9 Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components The access point is designed to be installed in an indoor or outdoor environment such as an interior wall or ceiling or the exterior roof overhang of a tall building or a streetlight pole Carefully review the following figures to become familiar with the system components conne...

Page 40: ...4 1 Building roof overhang 6 Ground 2 Shielded outdoor rated Ethernet CAT5e or better cable1 1 User supplied 7 AC power cord2 2 The safety ground wire in the AC power cord must have a ground path to a grounding rod 3 Water drip loop 8 Power injector3 3 The shielded Ethernet cable has a ground path through the power injector and the safety ground wire in the AC power cord 4 6 AWG copper grounding w...

Page 41: ...tion Guidelines Figure 2 2 Pole Mount Installation 1 Stainless steel mounting straps part of pole mount kit 4 2 4 GHz antennas1 2 2 4 GHz antenna1 1 Illustration shows antennas for an access point with two radios 5 Pole wood metal or fiberglass 2 to 16 in 5 1 to 40 6 cm diameter 3 5 GHz antenna1 6 Mounting bracket part of pole mount kit ...

Page 42: ...nting 1 Clamp bracket with cable clamps part of strand mount kit 5 Cable bundle 2 5 GHz antenna1 1 Illustration shows antennas for an access point with two radios 6 Fiber optic connection2 2 Liquid tight connector not shown 3 2 4 GHz antennas1 7 Cable POC power input3 3 Stinger connector shown is user supplied 4 Strand support cable 8 Strand mount bracket part of strand mount kit ...

Page 43: ... Table 2 1 1 Outdoor light control 3 6 AWG copper grounding wire 2 Streetlight power tap adapter 231524 1 2 3 Table 2 1 Antenna Locations for Each Access Point Configuration1 1 Antenna locations specified for a two radio access point Antenna Port Access Point Configurations Cable Pole Mount and Mesh 1 2 4 GHz antenna connector RX 5 GHz antenna connector TX RX 2 5 GHz antenna connector TX RX 2 4 GH...

Page 44: ...d access points Follow these steps to add a MAC filter entry on the controller Step 1 Log into your controller using a web browser Step 2 Choose SECURITY MAC Filtering New Step 3 Enter the MAC address of the access point to the MAC Filter list for example 00 0B 91 21 3A C7 Note The access point MAC address is located on the bottom of the unit When two MAC addresses are shown use the top MAC addres...

Page 45: ...ick Apply Step 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each RAP Step 7 Log out from your controller and close your web browser Configuring a Bridge Group Name The bridge group name BGN controls the association of the access points to a RAP BGNs can be used to logically group the radios to avoid different networks on the same channel from communicating with each other This setting is also useful if you have...

Page 46: ...cess point must understand wireless access points and bridging techniques and grounding methods Caution All mounting methods on any wall surface is subject to the acceptance of local jurisdiction Installation Options There are two optional installation kits Pole mount kit used for pole wall or streetlight installations Strand mount kit used for cable strand installations Warning Only trained and q...

Page 47: ... Mounting the Access Point on a Wall The optional pole mount kit contain a mounting bracket for wall mounting You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation You then install the mounting plate and attach the access point when you are ready Table 2 2 lists the material that you will need to provide in addition to the pole mount kit C...

Page 48: ...u can optionally use the individual mounting holes or the mounting slots Caution The mounting surface attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50 lbs 22 7 kg static weight Figure 2 6 Mounting Bracket for Wall Mounting Step 2 Use four customer supplied screws and optional screw anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface Note If necessary use suitable sc...

Page 49: ...ccess Point Step 3 Screw a M8 x16 bolt in the top support bolt hole on each side the access point see Figure 2 7 Do not screw the bolt all the way in leave approximately a 0 25 in 0 635 cm space Figure 2 7 Location of Access Point Top Support Bolt Hole 1 Ground lug location 3 Second bolt hole location 2 M8 x16 bolt supplied with pole mount kit ...

Page 50: ... with flat and lock washers into the second bolt hole on each side of the access point Step 6 Ensure that the front of the access point is vertical and tighten the four bolts to 13 to 15 ft lbs 17 6 to 20 3 Nm Step 7 Optional When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas connect them to the access point as shown in Figure 2 2 Hand tighten the antennas to the access point Note Som...

Page 51: ...ter Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket When installing an access point on a pole mast or a streetlight you should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit The kit supports metal wood or fiberglass poles from 2 to 16 inches in diameter The pole mount kit contains several parts that you must assembled prior to mounting on a pole First you need to assemble two strap brackets on t...

Page 52: ...ware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Figure 2 9 Pole Clamp Bracket Adjustment Hole Locations 1 Pole size indicators 2 to 6 in 6 to 11 in 11 to 16 in 2 Bolt holes for pole diameters 11 to 16 inches indicated ...

Page 53: ... 1 Position the strap brackets on the pole clamp bracket for the pole diameter you are using and secure each strap bracket with two M8 x16 bolts with lock washers see Figure 2 10 Tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 ft lbs 17 6 to 20 3 Nm Figure 2 10 Assembled Pole Clamp Bracket and Strap Brackets 1 M8 x1 25x16 bolts with lock washers 3 Strap bracket shown positioned for 11 to 16 inch diameter pole 2 Pol...

Page 54: ... mount kit see Table 2 3 To mount the access point onto a vertical pole or streetlight pole follow these steps Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point You can attach the access point to any pole from 2 to 16 in 5 1 to 40 6 cm in diameter Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter position the access point within 3 ft 1 m of the outdoor light control S...

Page 55: ... Hardware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Figure 2 11 Clamp Bracket Assembly Mounted on Poles Larger than 3 5 in 8 9 cm 1 Pole clamp bracket 3 Metal mounting strap 2 Strap slot in strap bracket 4 Pole ...

Page 56: ...een the pole clamp bracket and the strap brackets see Figure 2 12 to provide maximum holding strength for extreme environments Following the instructions provided with thebanding strap tool BAND IT AIR BAND INST TL loop each metal strap twice Figure 2 12 Metal Strap Open Space for 3 5 in 8 9 cm and Smaller Poles Caution Do not place the metal straps in the large open area between the pole clamp br...

Page 57: ...le clamp bracket support bolt see Figure 2 13 Step 7 For vertical poles position the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2 13 For horizontal streetlight poles rotate the mounting bracket 90o from the position shown in Figure 2 13 Step 8 Install four M8 x16 bolts with flat and lock washers into the bolt holes Figure 2 13 Screw Hole Locations on the Mounting Bracket and Pole Clamp Bracket Assembly S...

Page 58: ...t without a flat or lock washer in the top support bolt hole on each side the access point see Figure 2 14 Do not screw the bolt all the way in Leave a gap of approximately 0 25 in 0 635 cm Figure 2 14 Location of Access Point Top Support Bolt Hole 1 Ground lug screw holes location 3 Second bolt hole location 2 M8 x16 bolt without flat or lock washers supplied with pole mount kit ...

Page 59: ... facing out Figure 2 15 Access Point Hanging in Mounting Bracket Step 13 Screw a M8 x16 bolt with flat and lock washers into the second bolt hole on each side of the access point see Figure 2 15 Step 14 Ensure the front of the access point is vertical and tighten the four bolts to 13 to 15 ft lbs 17 6 to 20 3 Nm Step 15 When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas connect them t...

Page 60: ...ch cable clamps to the clamp bracket Attach the strand bracket to the access point Attach the clamp bracket to the fiber or cable strand Attach the strand bracket with access point to the clamp bracket Attach antennas Attach a ground wire Connect cables and power to the access point Note The access point must be installed on a cable strand by a professional cable installer To mount the access poin...

Page 61: ...able Clamps Step 2 Attach the strand bracket to the access point using two M8 x16 bolts with flat and lock washers on each side of the access point see Figure 2 17 Only hand tighten the bolts Note When attached to the cable strand the access point must be vertically adjusted before the final tightening of the bolts 1 Cable strand bracket 2 Two cable clamps flat washer and M8 flange nut ...

Page 62: ...ardware Installation Guide OL 12632 03 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Figure 2 17 Strand Bracket Attached to Access Point 1 Strand bracket 3 Second M8 x16 bolt with flat and lock washers 2 First M8 x16 bolt with flat and lock washers ...

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