Cisco Systems 102093P Users Guide

Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

October, 2014

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The following information is for FCC compliance of Class B devices: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, users are encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

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Objectives vii

Audience vii

Organization viii

Conventions viii

Objectives

Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

Audience

Warning

This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Outdoor Access Point (called the access point, or abbreviated as AP in this document). The access point is available in an internal antenna model with cable modem (AIR-AP1572IC), an external antenna AC model (AIR-AP1572EAC) and an external antenna model with cable modem (AIR-AP1572EC).

The 1570 series is a dual-radio platform that supports dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) operation.

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.

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

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This equipment must be installed in restricted access locations in Norway, Finland, and Sweden. Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment as instructed in this installation guide.

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Organization

This guide contains the following sections:

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Overview Describes the major components and features

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Provides warnings, safety information, and

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Provides basic troubleshooting procedures for

Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Indicates how to access the document that

Appendix B Declarations of Conformity

Appendix C Channels and Power Levels Indicates how to access the document that lists

Appendix D Access Point Data Sheet Lists technical specifications for the access

Appendix E Access Point Pinouts Describes the connector pinouts for the access

Appendix F Configuring DHCP Option 43Describes the procedure to configure DHCP

and Regulatory Information

of the access point.

mounting information you need to install your access point.

the access point.

provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication.

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

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

point.

Option 43.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions:

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Convention Description

boldface font Commands, command options, and keywords are

in boldface.

italic font Arguments for which you supply values are in

italics.

[ ] Elements in square brackets are optional.

screen font

boldface screen font

italic screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

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Convention Description

^ The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control.

For example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in

angle brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in

this manual.

Cautions use the following conventions:

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

damage or loss of data.

Warning

Waarschuwing

Warnings use the following conventions:

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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Varoitus

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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Aviso

¡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.

Figyelem

SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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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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Finding the Product Serial Number

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

Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label

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The access point serial number label contains the following information:

• Model number, such as AIR-AP1572EAC-x-K9, where x is the regulatory domain.

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

• Access point MAC address, for example 68BDABF54600 (12 hexadecimal digits). It is located

under the serial number.

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

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Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines

For information on obtaining documentation and support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

To view all new wireless documentation, click on Wireless.

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Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Outdoor Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a wireless outdoor access point which is designed for use in a variety of network configurations. The access point supports wireless client access, point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity.

About the Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Outdoor Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a high performance outdoor access point designed for service in outdoor and mesh networks.

All versions of the access point have simultaneous dual-band radio consisting of an 802.11ac Wave 1 4x4:3 5 GHz radio and 4x4:3 802.11n 2.4 GHz radio. The access point versions which have a cable modem, support up to 16x8 channel bonding.

The 1570 series access points have both internal and external antenna versions.

The internal antenna versions (AIR-AP1572IC versions) are optimized for service provider applications using cable modem or fiber for data backhaul, rely on power-over-cable as the primary power source, and provide GPS capability as an option.

The external antenna versions (AIR-AP1572E versions) have four dual band capable external antennas ports. These versions support power over Ethernet input (AIR-AP1572EAC version only), power over Ethernet output supporting up to 802.3at devices, internal AC or power over cable power supply options.

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The access point can be 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 controllers use a browser-based management system, a command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) 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. The access point can also be deployed in an autonomous mode and be configured via the CLI.

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Hardware Models and Supported Regulatory Domains, page 1-2

• Features of the Access Point, page 1-3

• Network Deployment Examples, page 1-10

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Hardware Models and Supported Regulatory Domains

The 1570 series access points have model numbers in the format AIR-AP157wxyy-zzK9, where:

• wx indicates the number of radios and the type of antennas. The options are:

–

2I—indicating two radios (4x4:3 5 GHz and 4x4:3 2.4 GHz) with internal antennas.

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2E—indicating two radios (4x4:3 5 GHz and 4x4:3 2.4 GHz) with external antennas.

• yy indicates whether the access point is AC powered or is the cable modem type (all cable modem

versions are powered by Power-over-cable). Internal antenna models can be powered only by Power-over-cable. External antenna models can be either AC powered, PoE or powered by Power-over-cable. The options are:

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C1—Indicates Power-over-cable with North American domain (N4) cable modem supporting 5-42/ 54-1000 MHz Diplex Filter, and 8x4 or 16x4 channel bonding options.

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C2— Indicates Power-over-cable with North American domain (N8) cable modem supporting 5-85/108-1002 MHz Diplex Filter, and 8x4 or 16x8 or 24x8 channel bonding options.

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C3—Indicates Power-over-cable with European domain (E8) cable modem supporting 5-65/108-1002 MHz Diplex Filter, and 8x4 or 16x4 or 24x8 channel bonding options.

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C4—Indicates Power-over-cable with Japanese domain (J8) cable modem supporting 5-65/108-1002 MHz Diplex Filter, and 8x4 or 16x4 or 24x8 channel bonding options.

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AC— indicates AC power supply, applicable only to external antenna models.

• zz indicates the regulatory domain. The supported regulatory domains are:

–

A-, B-, C-, D-, E-, F-, H-, K-, M-, N-, Q-, R-, S-, T-, Z-

Click this URL to browse to a list of countries and regulatory domains supported by the 1570:

www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

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Chapter 1 Overview

Features of the Access Point

This section lists the features supported by the 1570 access point models:

Processing Subsystem and Storage

• Network management

• CleanAir—Automatic detection, classification, location and mitigation of RF interference

• ClientLink 3.0 —BeamForming to 802.11a/g/n/ac clients.

• VideoStream

• Location

• WIDS/WIPS

• Security

• Radio Resource Management (RRM)

• Rogue detection

Features of the Access Point

• Management Frame Protection (MFP)

• 512 MB DDR and 64 MB Flash

Operating Modes

The following operating modes are supported by the 1570 series access points:

• Unified modes:

• Workgroup Bridge (WGB) mode

• Monitor mode

• Spectrum Expert Mode mode

• Sniffer mode

• Mesh modes:

–

FlexConnect

–

Local Mode

–

FlexConnect over Mesh

–

Meshing to other Cisco Aironet access points, such as the 1550 series, 1530 series, and also Cisco Aironet indoor mesh access points.

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Backhaul on 2.4 GHz link.

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Point-to-point bridging

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Point-to-multi-point bridging

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Features of the Access Point

Antennas

All versions of 1570 series access points have 4x4:3 2.4 GHz radios and 4x4:3 5 GHz radios.

AIR-AP1572I Internal Antennas

AIR-AP1572I has four internal dual band antennas. The maximum 2.4 GHz gain is 4 dBi. The maximum 5 GHz gain is 5 dBi.

AIR-AP1572E External Antennas

AIR-AP1572E has four internal dual band antenna ports, to which the following external antennas can be connected.

Antenna Band Operating Frequency Range (MHz) Type Ports

AIR-ANT2547VG-N Dual 2400 - 2483

5150 - 5875

AIR-ANT2569VG-N= Dual 2400 - 2490

5250 - 5925

AIR-ANT2588P3M-N= Dual 2400 - 2500

5150 - 5900

AIR-ANT2513P4M-N Dual 2400 - 2500

5150 - 5900

AIR-ANT2420V-N 2.4 GHz 2400 - 2500 Omni 1 2

AIR-ANT2450V-N 2.4 GHz 2400 - 2484 Omni 1 5

AIR-ANT2480V-N 2.4 GHz 2400 - 2484 Omni 1 8

AIR-ANT2413P2M-N= 2.4 GHz 2400 - 2500 Directional 2 13

AIR-ANT5140V-N 5 GHz 5250 - 5875 Omni 1 4

AIR-ANT5180V-N 5 GHz 4900 - 5850 Omni 1 8

AIR-ANT5114P2M-N= 5 GHz 5150 - 5900 Directional 2 14

Omni 1 4 (2G)

Omni 1 (?)

Directional 3 8 (2G)

Directional 4 13 dBi (2G)

Peak Gain (dBi)

7 (5G)

8 (5G)

13 dBi (5G)

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.

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Antenna Configurations

All versions of the 1570 series access points contain a 4x4:3 2.4 GHz radio and a 4x4:3 5 GHz radio which are connected to physical antennas/antenna ports numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. These radios can be configured for both dual-band (both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals coming from the same antenna ports) and single band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals coming from different antennas / antenna ports). The 2.4 and 5 GHz radios connected to these antennas/antenna ports are user configurable as follows:

• The maximum number of active Tx/Rx antennas/antenna ports paths for both the 2.4 and 5 GHz

4x4 radios is restricted to the modes of operation set forth in Section 3.2.7.

• The allowable configurations for the 4x4:3 5 GHz radio are:

Mode

2x2 Single Band Yes Yes

2x2 Dual Band Yes Yes

3x3 Dual Band Yes Yes Yes

4x4 Dual Band Yes Yes Yes Yes

Features of the Access Point

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Radios

Warning

• The allowable configurations for the 4x4:3 2.4 GHz radio are:

Active Antennas / Ports

Mode

2x2 Single Band Yes Yes

2x2 Dual Band Yes Yes

3x3 Dual Band Yes Yes Yes

4x4 Dual Band Yes Yes Yes Yes

In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas should be placed no less than 50 cm (20”) from your body or nearby persons.

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 Electric Code, Article 180, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

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

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Power Sources

Chapter 1 Overview

The 1570 series access points have simultaneous 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac radios, both of which support 4TX x 4RX with 3 spatial streams. The radios also support the following:

• CleanAir

• Support for 200 clients per radio

• 802.11n/ac standard requirements including:

–

A-MSDU RX

–

A-MPDU RX

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Block ACK Protocol

–

RIFS RX

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A-MPDU TX

• 802.11n/ac optional features including:

–

A-MSDU TX

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Non-HT Duplicate Mode

–

5G: 20MHz, 40MHz, and 80 MHz Channels

2.4G: 20MHz only

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PHY data rates up to 216.7 Mbps for 2.4 GHz radio and1.3Gbps for 5 GHz 4x4 radio.

–

• High-Density Deployments (Dynamically Adjustable SOP/CCA thresholds)

• DRA (Rate Shifting)

• ClientLink 3.0 (Beamforming)

Power Sources

Warning

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

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.

Maximal Ratio combining (MRC)

Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD)

DFS (Bin 5) for U-NII 2 and U-NII 2 Extended channels, including 0.5us radar pulse detection

STBC (Space Time Block Coding) MCS 0-7 (802.11n modes)

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

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Power Sources

Warning

Caution Power injectors must be used indoors only. Do not place a power injector in an unprotected outdoor

Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards.

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

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environment because water could get into the power injector and cause a short circuit and possible fire.

Caution When the access 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).

Depending on the version of the access point, you may have the following power options available in your access point:

• Power-over-cable (PoC) - The only source for internal antenna versions (AIR-AP1572I versions)

• AC

• DC

• UPOE (or AIR-PWRINJ1500-2 power injector)

The external antenna versions (AIR-AP1572E versions) support power over Ethernet input (on the AC version only), power over Ethernet output supporting up to 802.3at devices, internal AC or power over cable power supply options.

If multiple power sources are available, the access point will select the power source which is higher on the following prioritization list. If a power source is removed, access point will automatically switch to the next available power source, as per this list:

1. Power-over-cable or AC (whichever is available on your AP)

2. External DC input

3. PoE (available in AC powered versions of AP)

Power-over-Cable

All versions of AIR-AP1572I and some versions of AIR-AP1572E are equipped with a power-over-cable (PoC) power supply. The power supply can accept quasi-AC signals in the 40 to 90 V RMS range.

Versions of the AP that have a PoC power supply, also have a shunt/fuse interface providing direct in-line access to the PoC AC signal. The AP comes with a shunt in the shunt/fuse location. By removing the shunt or fuse, field technicians can immediately remove power to the AP for service and repairs, and then restore power by re-installing the shunt or fuse. You can install a fuse in the shunt/fuse location to limit the maximum sustained current supplied to the AP to prevent damage to the AP or to the cable plant. Fuses of various amperage are available, and so you can select the appropriate fuse rating depending on the configuration and operating voltage.

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AC Power Supply

Non PoC versions of the AP come equipped with an AC power supply. The power supply is designed to accept AC signals from 100 to 305 V RMS with a margin of +/- 10%.

The following AC power cords are supported:

Product ID Description

AIR-CORD-R3P-40NA= Power cord, 40 ft, North American Plug

AIR-CORD-R3P-40UE= Power cord, 40 ft, European Harmonized, Un-terminated

AIR-PWR-ST-LT-R3P= Power cord, 4 ft, Street Light Tap

DC Interface

All versions of the AP have an externally accessible DC input connector. The DC input accepts voltages in the 9 to 16V range.

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PoE-Input

AC powered versions of AIR-AP1572E can be powered by UPOE compliant power sourcing equipment.

In addition to being powered by UPOE sources, the access point can also be powered by the AIR-PWRINJ1500-2 power injector.

The access point also supports an Ethernet uplink port (PoE-In). 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 and to optionally supply inline power from the power injector or a suitably powered switch port.

Tip The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to

match the cable connections.

The Ethernet cable must be a shielded outdoor rated Category 5e (CAT5e) or better cable. The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the cable connections.

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

• External antennas, depending on which ones you purchased

• Power injector AIR-PWRINJ1500-2

• AP cover / Solar Shield

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Optional Hardware

• AC/DC power adapter, spare only

• GPS antenna

• Strand Mount kits

• Pole Mount kit

• Pedestal Mount kit

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

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Network Deployment Examples

The 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 access point provides 5-GHz backhaul capability to link with another access point to reach a wired network connection or to provide repeater operations for other access points.

The access point plays two primary radio roles: a root access point (hereafter called a RAP) or a mesh (non-root) access point (hereafter called a MAP), which is the default role of all access points. When the access point has a fiber or wired Ethernet connection to the controller (through a switch), the radio role is called a RAP. In order to be considered a RAP, the access point must be configured as a RAP. A RAP is a parent node to any bridging or mesh network. A controller can support one or more RAPs, each one parenting the same or different wireless networks. There can be more than one RAP for the same mesh network for redundancy. RAPs and MAPs can support wireless clients on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz band. Client access on 5-GHz is called universal client access.

When the access point does not have a wired Ethernet connection to the controller (through a switch), the radio role is called a MAP. The MAPs have a wireless connection (through the backhaul interface) to other MAPs and finally to a RAP which has an Ethernet connection through a switch to the controller. MAPs may also have a wired Ethernet connection to a local LAN and serve as a bridge endpoint for that LAN (using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge connection).

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Wireless Backhaul

The access point supports wireless backhaul capability using the 5 GHz radio to bridge to another access point to reach a wired network connection to a controller (see Figure 1-1). The access point connected to the wired network is considered a RAP in this configuration. The remote access point is considered a MAP and transfers wireless client traffic to the RAP for transfer to the wired network. Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) control traffic is also transferred over this bridged link.

Figure 1-1 Access Point Backhaul Example

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The access points can be used to extend a remote network by using the 5 GHz backhaul radio to bridge the two network segments as shown in Figure 1-2. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for each access point. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points.

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Wireless client access is supported; however, if bridging between tall buildings, the 2.4-GHz wireless coverage area may be limited and possibly not suitable for direct wireless client access.

Figure 1-2 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example

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The access points can also support point-to-point bridging under autonomous mode. In this autonomous mode, the bridging can be done on the 2.4 or 5 GHz radio, but not both. In this mode, one access point is designated as the root and the other end is designated as the non-root bridge.

Figure 1-3 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging in Autonomous Mode

Point-to-Multipoint Bridging

The access points can be used as a RAP to connect multiple remote MAPs with their associated wired networks. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for each access point. Wireless client access can be provided over the bridging link; however, if bridging between tall buildings, the 2.4-GHz wireless coverage area may be limited and possibly not suitable for direct wireless client access. Figure 1-4 illustrates an example of access point-to-multipoint bridging.

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Figure 1-4 Access Point to Multipoint Bridging Example

The access points can also support point-to-multipoint bridging under autonomous mode. In this autonomous mode, the bridging can be done on the 2.4 or 5 GHz radio, but not both. In this mode, one access point is designated as the root and the other end is designated as the non-root bridge.

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Figure 1-5 Access Point to Multipoint Bridging in Autonomous Mode

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Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network

The access point is typically deployed in a mesh network configuration. In a typical mesh deployment, one or more RAPs have a wired network connection through a switch to a controller. Other remote MAPs without wired network connections use the backhaul feature to optimally link to a RAP that is connected to the wired network. In the mesh network, the links between the access points are referred to as the backhaul links.

Intelligent wireless routing is provided by the Adaptive Wireless Path protocol (AWPP). This enables each MAP to identify its neighbors and intelligently choose the optimal path to the RAP with the wired network connection by calculating the cost of each path in terms of signal strength and the number of hops required to get to a controller with signal strength given priority since signal strength determines the data rate available for backhaul.

Figure 1-6 illustrates a typical mesh configuration using MAPs and RAPs.

Figure 1-6 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points

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Layer 3 Network Operation

The access points support Layer 3 network operation. Access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco.

Figure 1-7 illustrates a typical Layer-3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a

controller.

Figure 1-7 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example

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Cisco Systems 102093P Users Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Objectives

Preface

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Related Documents

Finding the Product Serial Number

Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines

Overview

About the Access Point

Hardware Models and Supported Regulatory Domains

Features of the Access Point

Processing Subsystem and Storage

Operating Modes

Antennas

AIR-AP1572I Internal Antennas

AIR-AP1572E External Antennas

Non-Cisco Antennas

Antenna Configurations

Radios

Power Sources

Power-over-Cable

Optional Hardware

AC Power Supply

DC Interface

PoE-Input

Network Deployment Examples

Wireless Backhaul

Point-to-Point Bridging

Point-to-Multipoint Bridging

Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network

Layer 3 Network Operation