Cisco Systems 102078P Users Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Cisco Aironet 1552S Outdoor Mesh Access Points

INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY

November 8, 2011 P/N: 78-20281-01

1 About this Guide

2 Introduction to the Access Point

3 Unpacking the Access Point

4 Configurations

5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point

6 ISA100 Backbone Router and Infrared-based Security

7 Network Deployment Examples

8 Preparing the Access Point

9 Deploying the Access Point

10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

11 In Case of Difficulty

12 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

1 About this Guide

This guide is designed to familiarize yourself with your Cisco Aironet 1552S Outdoor Mesh Access Point and prepare it for use in your wireless network. Due to the complexity and number of product options available, this guide does not provide detailed mounting and configuration instructions. Those instructions can be found in the following documents:

• Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide

• Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

Detailed configuration information can also be found in the Cisco wireless LAN controller documentation for the controller and software release you are using. These and other documents, such as the Cisco Aironet 1552S Data Sheet, are available on Cisco.com.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (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 installation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

This access point product has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Section 1.1307 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Use is permitted with antenna gain not exceeding 4 dBi for 802.11 and 14 dBi for the sensor (802.15.4) radio in the 2.4-GHz band, and 7 dBi in the 5-GHz band, as described in filing, with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm between the antenna and all persons during normal operation.

Only antennas provided by Cisco for use with the product should be installed. The use of any other antennas may cause damage to the access points or violate regulatory emission limits and will not be supported by Cisco.

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)

This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided and/or supported by Cisco Systems. The use software or firmware not supported/provided by Cisco Systems may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory requirements.

General Safety Guidelines

Warnings

Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings that are applicable to the entire guide. Specific warnings are included in the sections to which they apply.

Translated versions of the safety warnings in this guide are provided in the Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that accompanies this guide. The translated warnings are also in Appendix A of the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide, which is available at cisco.com.

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

Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

Statement 366

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

Statement 1004

Warning

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

Statement 1030

Warning

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

Statement 1040

2 Introduction to the Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 1552S Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a ruggedized outdoor access designed for service in mesh networks in hazardous locations. It contains an ISA100.11a sensor backbone router to communicate with wireless sensors, and the access point radios provide backhaul service to carry sensor data to your network. The 1552S access point leverages 802.11n and 802.15.4 technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas.

The 1552S outdoor platform consists of Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) WLAN radios and with integrated spectrum intelligence (CleanAir). CleanAir provides full 11n data rates while detecting, locating, classifying and mitigating radio frequency (RF) interference to provide the best client experience possible. CleanAir technology on the outdoor 11n platform mitigates WiFi and non-WiFi interference on 2.4 GHz radios.

The 1552S access point offers multi-band 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz configurations with an option to configure access and backhaul radios. The radios are called 2.4-GHz MIMO radios and 5-GHz MIMO radios. The 2.4-GHz radios are used primarily for local access and the 5-GHz radios for both local access and wireless backhaul in the mesh mode.

The 1552S access point supports the modularity of the 1520 series and allows flexibility in radio configuration. In addition to full interoperability with 802.11n clients, the 1552S access point interoperates with legacy clients and offers enhanced backhaul performance.

The access point is a standalone unit that can be wall or tower mounted. 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 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.

The access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco wireless LAN controller (WLC), referred to as a controller in this document. The WLC is described in the appropriate Cisco

Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide. The Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide describes how to plan and initially configure the Cisco mesh network, which supports wireless

point-to-multipoint mesh deployments. The controllers use a browser-based management system, a

command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Network Control System (NCS) network management system to manage the controller and the associated access points. The access point is compliant with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and employs hardware-based Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption between wireless nodes to provide end-to-end security.

3 Unpacking the Access Point

Follow these steps to unpack the access point:

Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.

Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.

Step 3 Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged, notify your authorized Cisco sales

representative.

Package Contents

Each access point package contains the following items:

• One access point

• Three liquid-tight adapters (used only for non-hazardous locations: AC or DC power input and

Ethernet backhaul)

• Two-pin DC power connector for 12 VDC power

• Ground lug (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L) and screws with lock washers

• Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Mounting Instructions

• Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points

• A printed copy of this guide

Optional Equipment

Depending on what you ordered, the following optional equipment may be part of your shipment:

• Three Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas (AIR-ANT2547V-N-HZ=)

• Two Single-Band Omnidirectional Antennas (AIR-ANT2450V-N-HZ=)

• Pole mount kit (AIR-ACCPMK1550=)

• Band installation tool for pole mount kit (AIR-BAND-INS-TL=)

• 100BASE-BX10-U rugged SFP (GLC-FE-100BX-URGD=), includes two fiber reels

• 1000BASELX single-mode Rugged SFP (GLC-LX-SM-7GD=)

• 1000BASESX multimode Rugged SFP (GLC-SX-MM-2GD=)

• Third-party lightning arrestors as required by local authorities

4 Configurations

There are two powering options for the 1552S AP. The AP can be ordered with either an AC (100-240 MIMO radios operate in the 2.4 GHz and 5 local regulatory agencies. The 802.15.4 ISA100 radio also operates in the 2.4 GHz spectrum. For more information, see

The configurations for the 1552S are:

• AIR-CAP1552SA-x-K9 2.4 GHz b/g/n, 5-GHz a/n MIMO, w/Honeywell ISA100.11a,

• AIR-CAP1552SD-x-K92.4 GHz b/g/n, 5-GHz a/n MIMO, w/Honeywell ISA100.11a,

For information on the regulatory domains (shown above as “x”) see “Regulatory Domains” below.

Regulatory Domains

V) power input or 24 V DC or 12 V DC power input, depending on the model. The 802.11n

GHz unlicensed spectrum. The exact channels are set by

“Regulatory Domains” below.

AC-powered Outdoor Mesh AP

DC-powered Outdoor Mesh AP

The 1550 series supports the following regulatory domains (shown as “x” in the model numbers):

• -A

• -C

• -E

• -K

• -M

• -N

• -Q

• -R

• -S

• -T

For the latest details and accurate listing of country homologation, refer to “Table 3. 802.11abgn

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Mesh Access Points” on the Wireless-LAN-Compliance-Status page at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5679/ps5861/product_data_sheet0900aecd80 537b6a.html#wp9005628

5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point

The following illustrations show identify the access point connections. Before you begin the installation process, use these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the access point.

Note The illustrations show all available connections for the configuration ordered. Unused

connections are capped to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point. Liquid tight connectors are provided for all ports, which can be installed prior to or after deploying the access point.

Figure 1 and Figure 2 shows the access point bottom and side connectors for model

AIR-CAP1552Sy-x-K9. Figure 3 shows the access point right side connectors for all models.

Figure 1 Access Point Bottom Connectors

1 Antenna port 4 (ISA100.11a) 6 will not be seen (remove from table)

2 will not be seen (remove from table) 7 PoE-out port

3 Antenna port 6 (ISA100.11a) 8 LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2)

4 AC (1552SA) or 24 VDC (1552SD)

9 Ethernet

power input port and fiber backhaul port

5 Not used IR window

Note Antenna ports 1, 2 and 3 are not shown in Figure 1. These ports are for the 802.11n radio

antennas.

Figure 2 Access Point Left Side Connectors

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Console Port

Not used

Note The console port is used for temporary console access for initial configuration or

troubleshooting only. It cannot remain connected during normal use.

Figure 3 shows the access point DC power connector and ground lug.

Figure 3 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (All Models)

1 3 42

1 12-VDC power port 3 Bracket mounting nut

2 Bracket mounting hole 4 Ground lug location

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Radio Operation

The 1552 access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/g/n radio for wireless backhaul in the mesh.

The 2-GHz b/g/n radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports channels 1-11 in US, 1-13 in Europe, and 1-13 in Japan. It has two transmitters with a maximum total output power of 25dBm for

802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable to 5 levels. It has three receivers that enables maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

The 5-GHz a/n radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 - 5.35 GHz), UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47 - 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 - 5.850 GHz). It has two transmitters with a maximum total output power of 26 dBm for UNII-2 and Extended/ETSI bands for the A-domain. The total maximum output power for the upper ISM band is 28 dBm for A-domain. Power settings will change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable for 5 power levels in 3-dB steps. Its three receivers enables maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

External Antenna Option

Warning

To support the 802.11n radio, the 1552S access points are equipped with three N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports 1, 2, and 3) on the top of the unit for external antennas with multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) operation, as shown in AIR-ANT2547V-N-HZ Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna, the 2.4- and 5-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point, as shown in vertical polarization. The antenna has 5-dBi gain at 2.4 GHz and 7-dBi gain at 5 GHz.

To support the 802.15.4 radio, the 1552S access points are equipped with two N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports 4 and 5) on the bottom of the unit for external antennas with diversity inputs, as shown in Omnidirectional Antenna for Hazardous Locations, the 2.4-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point, as shown in polarization and have 5-dBi gain.

In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 20cm from your body or nearby persons.

Statement 339

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

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

Statement 1030

Figure 4. When using the Cisco Aironet

Figure 5. The Cisco dual-band omnidirectional antennas use

Figure 4. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2450V-N-HZ 5-dBi

Figure 5. The Cisco 2.4-GHz omnidirectional antennas use vertical

Statement 1052

Figure 4 Access Point External Antenna Connectors - Model AP-CAP1552Sy-x-K9

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Antenna port 4 (ISA100.11a)

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Antenna port 6 (ISA100.11a)

Figure 5 Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas-Installed Only on Models

AIR-CAP1552Sy-x-K9

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1 Antenna connected to antenna port 4 (Type-N

connector) (TX/RX)

3 Antenna connected to antenna port 6 (Type-N

connector) (TX/RX)

2 Antenna connected to antenna port 5 (Type-N

connector) (RX only)

Note The FCC limits the amount of power this device can transmit. Power transmitted is a

combination of the amplification of the signal and the antenna gain. The access point has been designed to operate with the Cisco provided antennas.

Power

Integrated Low-Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz

Omni Antenna Array Unit - PID AIR-ANT2547V-N

Antenna element (RX only)

Warning

The access point supports the following power sources:

• AC power—100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (1552SA only)

• 24 VDC power (1552SD only)

• 12 VDC power (1552SA and 1552SD)

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

Statement 1074

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

Statement 1001

Antenna element (TX/RX)

Statement 366

Warning

Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards

Statement 1033

The access point can be connected to more than one power source. The access point detects available input sources and switches to the preferred power source using the following prioritization:

For AIR-CAP1552SA-x-K9, the powering priority is the following:

1. 100-240 VAC

2. 12 VDC

For AIR-CAP1552SD-x-K9, the powering priority is the following:

1. 24 VDC (19-30 V range)

2. 12 VDC

Warning

Caution When the access point is installed outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch

Note The liquid-tight adapters must be used on all input/output connections to the access point

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Statement 1023

circuit that is powering the access point should be provided with ground fault protection (GFCI), as required by Article 210 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

where the installation is a non-hazardous location (and conduit is not used). These liquid-tight adapters are listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 5.

Statement 1028

Ethernet (PoE) Ports

The access point supports an Ethernet uplink port and a PoE out port (PoE-Out). The access point Ethernet uplink port uses an RJ-45 connector (with weatherproofing) to link the access point to the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T network. The Ethernet cable is used to send and receive Ethernet data. The minimum length of this cable must be not less than 10 feet (3 meters).

The access point PoE-Out Ethernet port uses an RJ-45 connector (with weatherproofing) to provide LAN connectivity and IEEE 802.3af power to a peripheral customer device, such as a camera. The Ethernet MAC addresses are printed on a label on the bottom of the access point under the LEDs.

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