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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Lightweight Outdoor Access Point Mounting Instructions
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Mounting the Access Point
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
“Choosing a Mounting Location” section on page 7
.
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.
Step 3
Hoist the access point assembly to the mounting location. The mounting brackets have openings for
hoisting the unit.
Step 4
Attach the access point to the mounting pole using appropriate hardware (see
Figure 6
). For more
information, see the
“Assembling the Mounting Hardware” section on page 26
.
Step 5
Point the antenna as accurately as possible in the direction of the remote antenna. The integrated antenna
is correctly positioned when the flat face of the radome faces the remote antenna.
Warning
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.
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Caution
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).
Note
Local code may require grounding of the tower mount.
Step 6
Find the building's grounding electrode system and then connect the access point ground lug to it using
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
Step 3
and
Step 4
in the
“Attaching the Housing Bracket
to the Access Point” section on page 28
. See
Figure 11
for the ground lug location.
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.
