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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Lightweight Outdoor Access Point Mounting Instructions
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Choosing a Mounting Location
Physical Site Inspection
Perform a visual inspection of the site to ascertain and document the physical characteristics of the site
and to ensure that all requirements are met for the proper installation and operation of the system.
Contact Information and Access Permissions
Make sure the following general requirements are met before beginning the installation:
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Validate customer-provided information, such as site contact names and telephone numbers.
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Examine the building (tenant) lease to verify or establish building roof or tower rights. If available,
use layout drawings to evaluate the feasibility of modifications or special permits that might be
necessary.
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For a tower-mounted installation, find out if the owner, operator, or landlord requires a professional
or certified tower climber to do the work.
Physical Site
Make sure the following physical site requirements are met before beginning the installation:
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Identify the roof area, wall, or tower for mounting the access point.
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Determine the access area, such as a stairway or a ladder.
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Identify existing equipment installations and assess the condition of proposed towers or mounting
structures.
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Assess environmental conditions, such as temperature, ventilation, and humidity.
Cable Routes
Make sure the following cable route requirements are met before beginning the installation:
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Identify cable routes, building entry points, and any special routing or support requirements
(conduits, bracing, cable trays, safety structures, and so on). Make sure the total cable length
between the access point and the power injector is no greater than 100 meters.
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Identify necessary floor, roof, or wall penetrations and specify the locations.
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Document existing grounding system and connection requirements for new equipment.
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Refer to these electrical codes for your local regulations:
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NFPA 70 (US National Electrical Code)
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Canadian Electrical Code, Part1, CSA 22.1
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IEC 364, Part 1 through 7 for other countries
Caution
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.
