Cisco Systems 102089P User Manual

GETTING STARTED

UIDE

Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points

INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY

Revised October 11, 2013

1 About this Guide

2 Introduction to the Access Point

3 Unpacking the Access Point

4 Radio Configuration

5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point

6 AP Pole/Wall Mount

7 Preparing the Access Point

8 Deploying the Access Point

9 In Case of Difficulty

10 Declarations of Conformity an d Regulatory Information

11 Warranty

1 About this Guide

This guide is designed to familiarize you with your Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point

and prepare it for use in your wireless network. For in-depth details on configuring a wireless mesh

network, please see:

• Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment 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 documents are available on Cisco.com. Follow

these steps to access these documents:

Step 1 Browse to http://www.cisco.com.

Step 2 Click Support. A pop-up window appears.

Step 3 Click Wireless under Select a Product Name. The Select Your Product or Technology page

appears.

Step 4 Click Wireless > Outdoor Wireless.

Step 5 Click Cisco AP 1530 Series in the Search for a Specific Product field. The Cisco 1530 Series

Introduction page

appears.

Step 6 Choose the appropriate link for the documentation you want to view or download.

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.

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

statemen t num ber provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in

the

translated safety warnings that

accompanied

this device.

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Statement 1071

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SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting cap s or in an explosive

environment

unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for

such use.



Statement

364

Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a

customer-supplied

ground

wire

before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or

electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.



Statement

366

Warning 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 th e Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a

rugged outdoor access point designed for service in mesh networks. The 1530 series leverages

802.11n technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas.

The 1530 contains a 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio with an option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect, or

mesh mode. The 2.4-GHz radios are used primarily for local access, and the 5-GHz radios can be

configured for both local access and/or wireless backhaul in the Mesh mode.

The access point is a standalone unit th at can be wall, pole or tower mounted. The access point can also

operate as a relay node for other access points not directly connected to a wired network. Intelligen t 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 ho w to plan and

initially configure the Cisco mesh network, which supports wireless

point-to-point

and

point-to-multipoint

mesh deployments. The controllers use a browser-based management system, a command-line interface

(CLI), or the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (CIP) network management system to manage the controller and the

associated access points.

3 Unpacking th e 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 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 5 are included in the

shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized

Cisco sales representative.

Package Contents

Each access point package contains the following items:

• One 1530 series access point

• Two-pin DC po wer connector

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

• Plastic cable gland and rubber seal

• Weatherization tape and anti-corrosion sealant

• Cisco product documentation and translated safety warnings

Optional Equipment

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

• External antennas, depending on which ones you purchased (see “1532E Antennas” section on page 6

for more information).

• Wall/Pole mount bracket, available as an option or a spare (AIR-ACC1530-PMK1[=])

• Wall/Pole mount bracket with tilt mechanism, spare only (AIR-AC C1530-PMK2=)

• AP cover / Solar Shield for 1532, spare only (AIR-ACC1530-CVR=)

• AC/DC power adapter, spare only (AIR-PWRADPT-1530=)

• Spare Parts kit containing extra cable glands, power connector, ground lug, etc. (AIR-

ACC1530-KIT1=)

Antennas

1532I Antennas

• Internal (3/5 dBi)

1532E Antennas

Dual Band Antennas

• AIR-ANT2547V-N (4/7 dBi, OMNI)

• AIR-ANT2547VG-N same as above but gray in color (4/7dBi, OMNI)

• AIR-ANT2588P3M-N= (8/8 dBi, dual polarized patch)

Uni-Band Antennas

2.4 GH

• AIR-ANT2450V-N= (5 dBi, OMNI)

• AIR-ANT2480V-N= (8 dBi, OMNI)

• AIR-ANT2413P2M-N= (13 dBi, dual polarized patch)

5 GH

• AIR-ANT5180V-N (8 dBi, OMNI)

• AIR-ANT5114P2M-N= (14 dBi, dual polarized patch)

Non-Cisco Antennas

Cisco does not support any third-party antennas. RF co nnectivity and complianc e 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.

4 Radio Configuration

There are two radio configurations for the 1532 AP radio, the 2-GHz MIMO radio and the 5-GHz MIMO

radio. The 2-GHz MIMO radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports up to 13 channels. The 5-GHz

MIMO radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 – 5.35 GHz), the UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47 – 5.725

GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 – 5.875 GHz). It supports up to 16 channels.

Refer to the data sheet for the number of channels that are supported for each regulatory domain. For

information on th e regulatory domains see “Regulatory Domains” section on page 37.

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5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point

The followin g illustrations show 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 with rubber seals to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point. Liquid tight

connectors an d rubber seals are provided fo r all ports, which can be installed prior to or after

deploying the access point.

Figure 1 and Figure 3 shows the access point bottom and top connectors for model AP 1532I. Figure 2 shows

the bottom connectors for mo del AP 1532E. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the left and right side connectors for

both AP 1532 models.

Figure 1 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532I

LAN port (covered)

PoE-in port (covered)

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Figure 2 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532E

Antenna port 1

Antenna port 2

LAN port (covered)

PoE-in port (covered)

Figure 3 Access Point Top Connectors - AP 1532E

Antenna port 4 (covered)

Antenna port 3 (covered)

Figure 4 Access Point Left Side Connectors - Both AP 1532 Models

Console Port and Reset button (covered)

Figure 5 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (Both AP 1532 Models)

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DC power port (covered)

Ground lug location

Radio Operation an d Antennas

AP 1532I

The AP 1532I uses an Integrated Low Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Dipole Antenna Array. The antenna

contains an array of three dual-band dipole antennas. The three dipole antennas are contained within this

single radome, thereby greatly reducing the antenna’s visual footprint, and greatly reducing the possibility of

snaggin g the antenna on the cable bundle, the RF cable, or test cables. The antennas operate over both 2.4

GHz and 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands. Each of the three dipole antennas is a

dual-band antenna, covering both the 2.4 – 2.483 GHz band, and the 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands. The antennas

have a peak gain of about 2 dBi at 2.4 GHz an d 4 dBi at 5 GHz. The antenna unit is gray weatherproof

radome for outdoor operation.

The 1532I access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/n radio for

wireless backhaul in th e 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 three transmitters with a maximu m total output power of 29dBm 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 29 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. Tx power settings will change depending on the

regulatory domain. Output power is configurable for 5 power levels in 3 dB steps. Its three receivers enable

maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

The 1532I access point is equipped with three integrated dual-band antennas with 3 dBi gain at 2 GHz and 5

dBi at 5 GHz.

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

this

equipment.

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Statement

1030

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AP 1532E

The 1532E is equipped with two N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports 1 and 2) on the

bottom of the unit for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation in dual-

band mode, as shown in Figure 6. The 1532E must always be operated with the two external antennas

attached. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2547V-N Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna, the 2.4-

and 5-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point, as shown in Figure 7. If the antennas are remotely

located, an appropriate low-loss RF coax cable should be used.

The 1532E access points are equipped with 4 N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports

1 and 2 on the bottom of the unit for 2-GHz and antenna ports 3 and 4 on the top of the unit for

5-GHz) for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation. The antenna ports

located of top of the 1532E are shown in Figure 3. Th e 1532E must always be operated with the appropriate

external antennas attached. Port s 1 and 2 can be used for Du al Band operation with a software configuration.

Note The antenna port caps must be removed for a uni-band antenna installation, but ports 3 and

4 should remain capped for a dual-band antenna installation to provid e an IP67 seal

Figure 6 Access Point Bottom External Antenna Connectors - AP 1532E

N-Type Connector - Antenna port 4 (Tx/Rx)

N-Type Connector - Antenna port 6 (Tx/Rx)

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Antenna Mounting Configurations

The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. The 153 2E antennas can be

mounted on a wall, pole and/or tower mounted. See Antennas, page 6 for a list of supported antennas.

Figure 7 Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas - Installed Only on AP 1532E

Antenna connected to antenna port 1(Type-N

connector) (TX/RX)

Antenna connected to antenna port 2 (Type-N

connector) (TX/RX)

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

of the amplification of th e signal and the antenna gain. The access point has been designed to operate

with the Cisco provided antennas.

Power

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical

codes.

Statement

1074

Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a

customer-supplied

ground

wire

before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or

electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement

366

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

lightning

activity. Statement

1001

The 1532E access point supports these power sources:

• DC power—48 volt

• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)—56 VDC power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500-2=)

Caution Do not place the power injector in an unprotected outdoor environment because water could

get into the power injector and cause a short circuit and possible fire.

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

Power Injectors

The 1530 Series Access Points support the following power injectors:

• AIR-PWRINJ1500-2= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only

• AIR-PWRINJ4= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only (for the 1532E only)

Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunication

line

cord.

Statement

1023

Caution To provide inline PoE, you must use the 1500 power injector (listed above). Other power

injectors, PoE switches, and 802.3af power sources cannot provide adequate power, which may

cause the access point to malfunction and cause over-current conditions at the power source. You

must ensure that the switch port connected to th e access point has PoE turned off.

Caution The 1500 power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500-2=) and the AIR-PWRINJ4= must be used in an

indoor environment only.

Caution When the acces s point is installed outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch 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).

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