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Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Installing Antennas
Step 1
Position and slide the cover over the AP as shown in
.
Step 2
Align the two holes on each side of the cover with the screw holes on corresponding side of the AP.
Step 3
Insert and install #8-32 screws through the screw holes in the cover and into the AP. Tighten the screws
to 10 lb-in.
Installing Antennas
shows the antennas supported by the 1532 access point and provides required quantities for
each model.
For installation instructions and detailed information on these antennas, refer to the appropriate
document located at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/prod_installation_guides_list.html
Follow all safety precautions when installing the antennas. For information on safety, refer to
Precautions when Installing Antennas” section on page 2-29
Non-Cisco Antennas
Cisco does not support any third-party antennas. RF connectivity and compliance of third party antennas
is the customer’s responsibility. Cisco does not recommend any third-party antennas, and Cisco
Technical Assistance Center will not be able to provide any support for third-party antennas. Cisco’s
FCC Part 15 compliance is only guaranteed with Cisco antennas or antennas that are of the same design
and gain as Cisco antennas.
Table 2-6
1532 Access Point Supported External Antennas
Product ID
Frequency
Band
Gain
Type
AIR-ANT2547VG-N
2.4 / 5 GHz
4 / 7 dBi
Omnidirectional (gray)
AIR-ANT2547V-N
2.4 / 5 GHz
4 / 7 dBi
Omnidirectional (white)
AIR-ANT2588P3M-N=
2.4 / 5 GHz
4 / 7 dBi
Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2588P3M-N
2.4 / 5 GHz
8 / 8 dBi
Directional
AIR-ANT2450V-N
2.4 GHz
5 dBi
Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2480V-N
2.4 GHz
8 dBi
Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2413P2M-N=
2.4 GHz
13 dBi
Directional
AIR-ANT5180V-N
5 GHz
8 dBi
Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT5114P2M-N=
5 GHz
14 dBi
Directional