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Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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Modifying the equipment without Cisco’s written authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A or Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.

You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

• Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

• Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio.

• Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.

• Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

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CONTENTS

Preface VII

Objectives I-VII

Audience I-VII

Organization I-VII

Conventions I-VIII

Related Publications I-XIII

Finding the Product Serial Number I-XIV

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines I-XIV

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1 Overview 1-1

Hardware Features 1-2

Connectors 1-5

Dual Radio Operation 1-7 External Antennas 1-7 Multiple Power Sources 1-8 Ethernet Ports 1-9 Cable Modem 1-10 Metal Enclosure 1-10 Optional Hardware 1-10

Network Deployment Examples 1-11

Wireless Backhaul 1-12 Point-to-Point Bridging 1-12 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging 1-13 Mesh Network 1-14 Layer 3 Network Operation 1-15

Antenna Connector Locations 1-5

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Unpacking the Access Point 2-2

Package Contents 2-2

Tools and Materials that You Supply 2-2

Pole Installation 2-3 Cable Strand Installation 2-3

Warnings 2-4

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Safety Information 2-4

FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-4 Safety Precautions 2-5

Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment 2-7

Installation Guidelines 2-8

Site Surveys 2-8 Before Beginning the Installation 2-9 Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components 2-9

Antenna Connector Locations 2-13 Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List 2-14 Configuring a RAP 2-15 Configuring a Bridge Group Name 2-15

Mounting the Access Point 2-16

Installation Options 2-16 Access Point Mounting Orientation 2-17 Mounting the Access Point on a Wall 2-17 Mounting the Access Point on a Pole 2-21

Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket 2-21

Pole Mounting 2-24 Cable Strand Mounting 2-30 Opening the Access Point Hinged Cover 2-38 Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover 2-39 Using the Reset Button 2-41

Reboot the Access Point 2-41

Disabling Backup Battery Power 2-42

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Grounding the Access Point 2-42

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point 2-43

Powering the Access Point 2-46

Connecting a 1520 Series Power Injector 2-46 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point 2-47 Connecting Streetlight AC Power 2-51 Connecting an AC Power Cable to the Access Point 2-54 Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point 2-55 Connecting a Cable POC Power to the Access Point 2-59 What to Do Next 2-61

3 Troubleshooting 3-1

Guidelines for Using the Access Points 3-2

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Convergence Delays 3-2 Bridge Loop 3-3 Controller DHCP Server 3-3 MAP Data Traffic 3-3

Controller MAC Filter List 3-3

Using DHCP Option 43 3-4

Monitoring the Access Point LEDs 3-4

Verifying Controller Association 3-5

Changing the Bridge Group Name 3-6

Cable Modem LEDs 3-7

Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-8

Access Point Power Injector 3-9

Monitoring the Power Injector LEDs 3-10

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4 Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery 4-1

Before Beginning the Installation or Replacement 4-2

Opening the Access Point Radio Cover 4-3

Removing a Backup Battery 4-4

Installing a New Backup Battery 4-5

Connecting the Backup Battery Cable and Closing the Radio Cover 4-6

What to do Next 4-6

A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement for Model LAP1522 B-2

VCCI Statement for Japan B-3 Department of Communications—Canada B-3

Canadian Compliance Statement B-3 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-4 European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-4 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-7

Japanese Translation B-8

English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-8

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Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9

Declaration of Conformity Statements for Model LAP1522 B-10

Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-10

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement for Model LAP1524 B-12

Overview B-12 Industry Canada B-14

Canadian Compliance Statement B-14

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-14

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C Access Point Specifications C-1

D Channels and Power Levels D-1

E Access Point Pinouts E-1

F Configuring DHCP Option 43 F-1

Overview F-2

Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points F-3

Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Access Points F-4

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Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point). The access point is available in two models: The LAP1522 and LAP1524. The LAP1522 model supports dual band (2.4- and 5-GHz) operation. The LAP1524 supports dual band (2.4- and 5-GHz) operation and the 4.9-GHz public safety band.

Audience

This publication is for the person installing and configuring an 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.

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Organization

This guide contains the following sections:

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

Chapter 2, “Mounting Instructions,” provides warnings, safety information, and mounting information

needed during the installation of your access point.

Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” provides basic troubleshooting procedures for the access point.

Chapter 4, “Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery,” describes the precedures to install or replace

the backup battery in the access point.

Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,” indicates how to access the document that provides

translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication.

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Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,” describes the regulatory

conventions to which the access point conforms and provides guidelines for operating access points in Japan.

Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” lists technical specifications for the access point.

Appendix D, “Channels and Power Levels,” indicates how to access the document that lists the access

point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.

Appendix E, “Access Point Pinouts,” describes the connector pinouts for the access point.

Appendix F, “Configuring DHCP Option 43,” describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43.

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.

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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

Warning

Waarschuwing

damage or loss of data.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

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 de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen.

BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES

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Attention

Warnung

TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla.

SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

Avvertenza

Advarsel

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.

CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI

VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER

Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten.

TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE

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¡Advertencia!

Varning!

INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR

Denna varningssignal 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 vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning.

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Aviso

Advarsel

INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER

Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.

GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

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Related Publications

These documents provide complete information about the access point:

• Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points

• Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Points

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide

Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html

To browse to the access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1520 Series listed under “Outdoor Wireless.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box.

To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box.

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Finding the Product Serial Number

The access point serial number is on the bottom of the access point (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label - Need New picture

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SN: NNNNNNNNN

The access point serial number label contains the following information:

• Model number, such as AIR-LAP1521G-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1522AG-A-k9.

• Serial number, such as WCN0636279B (11 alphanumeric digits).

• Access point MAC address, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits). It is located to the right

of the serial number.

• Cable modem MAC address for cable configuration, such as 00abc7d094f9 (12 hexadecimal digits).

The cable modem MAC address is only available on the access point cable configuration. It is located below the serial number.

You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.

231547, 781-00536-01 A0

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco

What’s

New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical

documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

documents, see the monthly

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Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point) is a wireless device designed for wireless client access, point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity. The access point is a standalone unit that can be mounted on a streetlight pole, building wall, overhang, or a cable strand.access point

The access point model LAP1522 supports two radios (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz). The access point provides client access and without the need for a license. The 5-GHz radio is dedicated to backhaul operations to reach a wired network and the 2.4-GHz radio is used for wireless clients. The access point can support 6 to 54 Mbps data rates.

The access point model LAP1524 supports up to four radios operating in the 2.4-GHz, 4.9-GHz, and 5-GHz frequency bands. The access point provides client access and without the need for a license. The 5-GHz and 4.9-GHz radios are dedicated to backhaul operations to reach a wired network and the

2.4-GHz radio is used for wireless clients. The access point can support 6 to 54 Mbps data rates.

The access point is manufactured in three configurations: cable, pole mount, and mesh. The cable configuration has three antenna connectors on the top of the unit, can be mounted to a cable strand, and supports power-over-cable (POC). The pole mount configuration supports two antennas on the top and bottom of the unit. It can be mounted to a pole or building wall and supports fiber-optic networks and several power options. The Mesh configuration has two antennas on the top and bottom of the unit. It can be powered by AC and only supports wireless backhaul communications to reach the wired network. It does not support hard-wired communications (cable, fiber-optic, or Ethernet) to a wired network.

The access point can also operate as a relay node for other access points not directly connected to a wired network. Intelligent wireless routing is provided by the patented Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP). This enables each access point to identify its neighbors and intelligently choose the optimal path to the wired network by calculating the cost of each path in terms of signal strength and the number of hops required to get to a controller.

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The access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) as described in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide. The Deployment Guide: Cisco Mesh Networking Solution describes how to plan and initially configure the Cisco mesh network, which supports wireless point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh deployments. The controllers use a browser-based management system, a command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) network management system to manage the controller and the associated access points. The access point supports hardware-based advanced encryption standard (AES) encryption between wireless nodes to provide end-to-end security.

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Hardware Features, page 1-2

• Network Deployment Examples, page 1-11

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