Cisco Systems 102058 User Manual

PRELIMINARY Quick Start Guide: Cisco

Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor

Mesh Access Point

August 25, 2005

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C O N T E N T S

Preface

vii

Objectives

vii

Audience

vii

Organization

vii

Conventions

viii

Related Publications

ix

Obtaining Documentation

ix

Cisco.com

x

Documentation DVD

x

Ordering Documentation

x

Documentation Feedback

x

Cisco Product Security Overview

xi

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

xi

Obtaining Technical Assistance

xii

Cisco Technical Support Website

xii

Submitting a Service Request

xii

Definitions of Service Request Severity xiii

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

xiii

Overview

1

C H A P T E R 1

Key Features

2

Power

3

External Antennas

3

Ethernet Port

3

Metal Enclosure

4

Installation Overview

5

C H A P T E R 2

Warnings

6

Safety Information

7

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

7

Safety Precautions

7

Typical Outdoor Access Point Installation Components 8

Installation Guidelines

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Contents

Site Surveys

9

Unpacking the Outdoor Access Point

9

Package Contents

10

Optional Equipment

10

Before Beginning the Installation

11

Installation Instructions

13

C H A P T E R 3

Required Tools and Materials

13

Installation Options

13

Rooftop Installations

14

Pole-Top Installations

15

Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Wall or Overhang 17

Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Pole 21

Where to Go From Here

28

Translated Safety Warnings

A-1

A P P E N D I X

A

Warning Definition

A-2

Installation Warning

A-3

Installation and Grounding Warning

A-4

Ground Conductor Warning

A-6

Installation Warning

A-8

Lightning Activity Warning

A-9

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

A-10

Radio Frequency Exposure Limits

A-10

Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

A P P E N D I X

A

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity

Statement

B-2

Channels and Antenna Settings

B-3

Department of Communications—Canada

B-4

Canadian Compliance Statement

B-4

International Models

B-4

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

B-4

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Outdoor Access Points in Taiwan B-5

Chinese Translation

B-5

English Translation

B-5

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G L O S S A R Y

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Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point.

Objectives

This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series lightweight outdoor mesh access point (hereafter called the outdoor access point) supporting 2.4- and 5-GHz operation, and includes detailed instructions for mounting the outdoor access point and associated antennas.

Audience

This publication is for the person installing and configuring an outdoor 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.

Organization

This guide contains the following sections:

Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the major components and features of the outdoor access point.

Chapter 2, “Installation Overview,” provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the installation of your outdoor access point.

Chapter 3, “Installation Instructions,” provides an overview of components and features used during outdoor access point mounting and antenna mounting operations.

Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,” lists translations of the safety warnings in this publication.

Appendix A, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,” describes the regulatory conventions to which the outdoor access point conforms and provides guidelines for operating outdoor access points in Japan.

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Conventions

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface 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 This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico’s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Vertalingen van veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)

Varoitus Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät liitteestä “Translated Safety Warnings” (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat varoitukset).)

Attention Ce symbole d’avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures. Avant d’accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes de prévention des accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillez consulter l’annexe intitulée « Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de sécurité).

Warnung Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Titel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Übersetzung der Warnhinweise).)

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Related Publications

Avvertenza Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated Safety Warnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).

Advarsel Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget “Translated Safety Warnings” [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].)

Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice “Translated Safety Warnings” - “Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança”).

¡Advertencia! Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Varning! Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de varningar som förekommer i denna publikation i appendix “Translated Safety Warnings” [Översatta säkerhetsvarningar].)

Related Publications

For more information about outdoor access points and related products, refer to the following publications:

•Release Notes: Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge describes features and caveats for the outdoor access points. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

•Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers Version 3.0 User Guide provides complete instructions for using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/csacs4nt/csnt30/user/index.htm

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

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Documentation Feedback

Cisco.com

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm

You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Documentation DVD

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The Documentation DVD package is available as a single unit.

Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Cisco Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/

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http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

Ordering Documentation

You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm

You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

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Documentation Feedback

You can send comments about technical documentation to [e-mail].

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You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:

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Attn: Customer Document Ordering

170 West Tasman Drive

San Jose, CA 95134-9883

We appreciate your comments.

Cisco Product Security Overview

Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html

From this site, you can perform these tasks:

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•Register to receive security information from Cisco.

A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt

If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:

•Emergencies — [e-mail]

•Nonemergencies — [e-mail]

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Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one that has the most recent creation date in this public key server list:

http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=psirt%40cisco.com&op=index&exact=on

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

•1 877 228-7302

•1 408 525-6532

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

Obtaining Technical Assistance

For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support Website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

Cisco Technical Support Website

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http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support Website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.

Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest

For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.

To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:

Asia-Pacific: [phone] (Australia: 1 800 805 227)

EMEA: [phone]

USA: 1 800 553-2447

For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts

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Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.

Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.

Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

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•Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, and logo merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:

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•Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL:

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•Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

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•iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

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•Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

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•World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html

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Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1500 Series lightweight outdoor mesh access point (hereafter called the outdoor access point) is a wireless device designed for wireless client access and point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity. The outdoor access point is a standalone unit that can be mounted on a building wall or overhang, on a rooftop pole, or on a street light pole. It is a self-contained outdoor unit which can be configured with a wired backhaul connection to an Ethernet segment for a rooftop deployment, or can be configured with a wireless backhaul for a pole-top deployment.

The outdoor access point provides client access and point-to-point connectivity and provides wireless backhaul in the 2.4-GHz UNII band as defined in the 802.11b and 802.11g standards and in the 5-GHz UNII 3 band derived from the 802.11a standard. The outdoor access point delivers 6 to 54 Mbps data rates without the need for a license.

The outdoor access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller as described in the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Product Guide. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers use a browser-based management system, a command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco WCS (Wireless Control System) network management system to manage the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and the associated outdoor access points.

This chapter provides information on the following topic:

• Key Features, page 1-2

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Chapter 1 Overview

Key Features

Key Features

Key features of the outdoor access point:

•Unlicensed UNII 2.4- and 5-GHz radio operation

•Metal enclosure supports outdoor installations

•Industrial temperature rating

•Mounting plate shipping configuration for external antennas (see Figure 1-1)

•Mil-spec Ethernet and power ports

•Inline power over Ethernet cables or 100to 240-VAC 50/60 Hz power over separate power cables

•Optional light pole mounting kit for rooftop and pole-top deployments

•Outdoor access point control using a browser-based management system, a CLI, or Cisco WCS

Figure 1-1 Outdoor Access Point

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Key Features

Power

The outdoor access point transmit output power can be configured to support many international regulatory domains, as specified in the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Product Guide.

The rooftop outdoor access point receives inline power from the Cisco Aironet Power Injector (hereafter called the power injector) or from a 110to 220-VAC power source. Shielded Ethernet cables provide Ethernet data and power from the power injector, and optional shielded power cables provide power from the power source to the outdoor access point. The power injector is a separate unit designed for operation in a sheltered indoor environment, such as inside a building. The power injector also functions as an Ethernet repeater by connecting to a Category 5 LAN backbone and using the Ethernet cable interface to the outdoor access point.

The power injector uses an external 48-VDC power module and injects the DC voltage into the Ethernet cables to power the outdoor access point.

Caution Only use the power injector specified for the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series lightweight outdoor mesh access point. Other power injectors, including 802.03af power injectors, can damage the outdoor access point and/or can cause a hazardous condition.

Warning The power injector and the power module should not be placed in an unprotected outdoor environment.

External Antennas

The outdoor access point is equipped with an N-type RF connector on the front of the unit for an external 2.4-GHz antenna and with an N-type RF connector on the end of the unit for an external 5-GHz antenna (see Figure 1-1). When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, the 2.4-GHz antenna connects directly to the outdoor access point, and the 5-GHz antenna connects to the outdoor access point using the antenna’s included coax cable.

The Cisco omnidirectional external antennas use vertical polarization.

The outdoor access point can also be equipped with third-party external antennas, subject to local regulatory requirements. Note that when you are installing third-party antennas, that they must be waterproof and installed with all waterproofing steps recommended by the third-party manufacturer.

Warning To meet regulatory restrictions, the outdoor access point and external antennas must be professionally installed.

Ethernet Port

When used, the outdoor access point’s power injector port accepts a Mil-spec connector, linking the outdoor access point to your 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN through the optional power injector. The Ethernet cables are used to send and receive Ethernet data and to optionally supply inline 48-VDC power from the power injector.

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Key Features

Warning When you are installing the outdoor access point with a ethernet cable, and powering through that cable, the outdoor access point must be reliably grounded using an external ground wire as described in the Rooftop Installations, page 3-14 and Pole-Top Installations, page 3-15 sections.

Tip The outdoor access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the cable connections.

Note This product is designed for connection to an IT power distribution system, as well as other systems (TN, TT).

Note Use only the optional Cisco power injector for the outdoor access point. The optional Cisco power injector is specified to meet the requirements of the outdoor access point and is a Listed Class 2 Limited Power Source (LPS).

Metal Enclosure

The outdoor access point uses a metal enclosure that supports outdoor operating environments and supports an industrial temperature operating range of -30 to 55 degrees C.

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C H A P T E R 2

Installation Overview

This chapter provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the installation of your outdoor access point. This chapter includes the following sections:

•Warnings, page 2-6

•Safety Information, page 2-7

•Unpacking the Outdoor Access Point, page 2-9

•Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-11

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Warnings

Warnings

Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings.”

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Warning You can be killed when installing the outdoor access point. To avoid this, locate the external antennas away from electric power lines or other power circuits, or where they can come into contact with such circuits. Make sure you follow all of the instructions and pay attention to all the Warning notes in this manual.

For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Warning When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada:

Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Warning The outdoor access point is a sealed unit, and may not be opened in the field, or the outdoor access point can become a hazard. Should the seal be broken on an outdoor access point, return it to Cisco for a replacement.

Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied. Refer to the mounting instructions in the Rooftop Installations, page 3-14 or Pole-Top Installations, page 3-15 sections for more information. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

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Safety Information

Warning In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 6.56 ft (2 m) from your body or nearby persons.

Safety Information

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the outdoor access point.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

Safety Precautions

Warning You can be killed when installing the outdoor access point. To avoid this, locate the external antennas away from electric power lines or other power circuits, or where they can come into contact with such circuits. Make sure you follow all of the instructions and pay attention to all the Warning notes in this manual.

For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install antennas. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard.

For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your life!

1.Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance in mind. Remember: electric power lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.

2.Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation. This is a small inconvenience considering your life is at stake.

3.Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Successfully raising a pole is largely a matter of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task, and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble.

4.When installing your antenna, remember:

a.Do not use a metal ladder.

b.Do not work on a wet or windy day.

c.Do dress properly—shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeved shirt or jacket.

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