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Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Mounting Instructions
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Powering the Access Point
Step 6
Install an RJ-45 connector on the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable using your Ethernet cable
installation tool.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Statement 1023
Step 7
Carefully insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the Ethernet port opening on the access point, and
connect to the internal Ethernet connector (see
Figure 30
).
Figure 30
Inserting RJ-45 Connector into the Ethernet Port Opening in Case
Step 8
Slide the liquid tight adapter towards the access point, and screw the threaded end of the adapter into the
access point, and hand-tighten.
Step 9
Use an adjustable wrench, a 22 mm socket, or a Sealcon S-2200-WR wrench to tighten the threaded end
of the adapter to 6 to 7 ft lbs (8.1 to 9.5 Nm).
Step 10
Use an adjustable wrench and tighten the round end of the adapter to 2.7 to 3.2 ft lbs (3.66 to 4.34 Nm).
Step 11
Ensure that the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point.
Step 12
Route your Ethernet cable, and cut off any excess cable.
Step 13
Install an RJ-45 connector on the unterminated cable end, and insert it into the power injector. For typical
installation components see
Figure 2
.
Step 14
Turn on power to the power injector.
1
Liquid tight adapter
3
RJ-45 connector
2
Ethernet port opening in access point case
4
Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or
better) cable