Cisco Systems 102103 Users Manual

Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access
Point Hardware Installation Guide

First Published: November 14, 2016

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Preface vii

Objectives vii

Audience vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

Related Documents xiv

Finding the Product Serial Number xv

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines xvi

1 Overview 1-1

About the 1560 Access Point 1-1

Access Point Models 1-2

Regulatory Domains 1-2

Hardware Features 1-3

Ports and Connectors 1-3

Internal Antenna Models 1-8

External Antenna Model 1-10

Power Sources 1-11

Connectors on the Base 1-4
Connectors on the Head 1-6
Connectors on the Sides 1-7

AP1562I (Internal Antenna) 1-8
AP1562D (Internal Directional Antenna) 1-9

AP1562E (External Antenna) 1-10

Power Injectors 1-11
Ethernet (PoE) Ports 1-12

Network Deployment Examples 1-13

Wireless Backhaul 1-13
Point-to-Point Bridging 1-13
Point-to-Multipoint Bridging 1-14
Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network 1-15
Layer 3 Network Operation 1-16

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2 Installing the Access Point 2-1

Unpacking the Access Point 2-2

Package Contents 2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware From Cisco 2-2
Additional Tools and Hardware Required for Installation 2-3
Pre-Installation Checks and Installation Guidelines 2-3
Typical Access Point Installation Components 2-5

Mounting the Access Point 2-6

Choosing a Mounting Kit 2-6
Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= 2-7
Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1560-PMK1= 2-10
Pole Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= 2-13
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the AIR-ACC1560-PMK1= Kit 2-15
Wall Mounting the AP using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= Pivoting Mounting Kit 2-17
Pole Mounting the AP using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= Pivoting Mounting Kit 2-22
Horizontally Mounting the Access Point using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= 2-26

Installing AP Cover AIR-ACC1560-CVR= 2-29

Installing External Antennas 2-30

Non-Cisco Antennas 2-31
Cisco Flexible Antenna Port 2-31
External Antenna Mounting Configurations 2-31

Cisco Aironet Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT2547V-N,
AIR-ANT2547VG-N)

Using a Mounting Bracket for External Directional Antennas 2-40

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Installing a Lightning Arrestor 2-40

Installation Considerations 2-40
Installation Notes 2-41
Installing the Lightning Arrestor Outdoors 2-41
Cable for the Lightning Arrestor 2-42

Grounding the Access Point 2-42

Powering the Access Point 2-44

Connecting a Power Injector 2-44
Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point 2-45
Connecting Streetlight AC Power 2-49

Connecting Data Cables 2-52

Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point 2-53
Connecting a Fiber-optic Cable to the AP 2-55

Configuring the Access Point 2-59

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APPENDIX

3 Troubleshooting 3-1

Guidelines for Using the Access Point 3-2

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 3-3

Accessing the Console Port and the Reset Button 3-4

Resetting the Access Point 3-4

Monitoring the Access Point Status LED 3-5

Verifying Controller Association 3-8

Changing the Bridge Group Name 3-8

A Safety Guidelines and Warnings A-1

FCC Safety Compliance Statement A-3
Safety Precautions A-3
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment A-3

Safety Precautions when Installing Antennas A-4

Performing Site Surveys A-5

APPENDIX

Translated Safety Warnings A-6

B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2

Requirements of operator to register the RLAN device operating Outdoors in the 5150 -5250 MHz
band and addressing possible interference issues in this band

Industry Canada B-3

Canadian Compliance Statement B-3

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-5

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-6

Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive
93/42/EEC

B-6

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-9

United States B-9
Canada B-9
European Union B-9
Australia B-9

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-10

B-3

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Japanese Translation B-10
English Translation B-10
VCCI Statement for Japan B-11

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-11

Chinese Translation B-11
English Translation B-12
Chinese Translation B-12
English Translation B-12
Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter B-13

English Translation B-13

EU Declaration of Conformity B-13

Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-13

Access Point Models B-13
Regulatory Information B-14
Portuguese Translation B-14
English Translation B-14

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C Access Point Pinouts C-1

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Objectives

Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1560
Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Points
(called the access point or AP in this document).

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

Warning

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

Statement 1030

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.

Organization

This guide contains the following sections:

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Overview Describes the major components and features

of the access point.

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

mounting information you need to install your
access point.

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Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions:

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Provides basic troubleshooting procedures for

the access point.

Appendix A Safety Guidelines and

Warnin gs

Appendix B Declarations of Conformity

and Regulatory Information

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

Provides the safety warnings and guidelines
that need to be strictly followed during the
deployment of the access point.

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

point.

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

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

boldface screen font

Information you must enter is in boldface screen
font.

italic screen font

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

^ 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:

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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.

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Warnings use the following conventions:

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

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.

Statement 1071

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

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

Attention

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

Warnung

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.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

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Avvertenza

Advarsel

Aviso

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

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.

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

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.

SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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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 Documents

To view all support information for the Cisco Aironet 1560 Series, see:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1560-series/tsd-products-support-series-home.h
tml

In addition to the documentation available on the support page, you will need to refer to the following
guides:

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide

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

• Cisco Mobility Express Configuration and User Guide

• DHCP OPTION 43 for Lightweight Cisco Aironet Access Points Configuration Example

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-lan-wlan/97066-dhcp-optio
n-43-00.html

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Serial Number

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 on the Left of the AP

The access point serial number label contains the following information:

• 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 1560 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 1560 Access Point

The 1560 access point supports two radios (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) and provides client access using the
unlicensed RF Wi-Fi spectrum. The radios have 802.11ac Wave 2 capability.

The 5 GHz radios have 802.11ac Wave 2 capability. The 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio can be used for client
access or can be used for both client access and backhaul traffic. Depending on the model, the access
point can support up to 1.3 Gbps data rates.

The detailed technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Points are
available in the Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1560-series/datasheet-c78-737416.h
tml

The access point is a standalone unit that 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. 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.

CHA P T ER

1

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 Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, 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
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.

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Access Point Models

Access Point Models

The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Aironet 1560 Outdoor Access
Points are described in Tab l e 1-1.

For a detailed description of the declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the 1560
access points refer to Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information.”

Table 1-1 1560 Access Point Model Numbers and Descriptions

Model (or part number) Configuration

AIR-AP1562I-x-K9 The AP 1562I has integrated omni antennas and

AIR-AP1562E-x-K9 The AP 1562E has 4 external antenna ports and

Chapter 1 Overview

contains a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio with an
option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect,
Mobility Express, or mesh mode.

This is a stand alone unit that can be wall, pole or
tower mounted. It can also operate as a relay node
for other access points that are not directly
connected to a wired network.

contains a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio with an
option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect, or
mesh mode.

AIR-AP1562D-x-K9 The AP 1562 has integrated directional antennas

Regulatory Domains

The “-x” in the 1560 model numbers represent the domain. For example, in AIR-AP1562I-x-K9, the -x
represents a regulatory domain for a specific country. For specific regulatory domains supported by each
1560 access point model, refer to the Wireless LAN Compliance Status at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

This is a stand alone unit that can be wall, pole or
tower mounted. It can also operate as a relay node
for other access points that are not directly
connected to a wired network.

and contains a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio with an
option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect, or
mesh mode.

This is a stand alone unit that can be wall, pole or
tower mounted. It can also operate as a relay node
for other access points that are not directly
connected to a wired network.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Hardware Features

This section describes the hardware features of the 1560 access point models. The following hardware
features are described in this section:

• Ports and Connectors, page 1-3

• Internal Antenna Models, page 1-8

• External Antenna Model, page 1-10

• Power Sources, page 1-11

Ports and Connectors

Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5 show the access point connectors for all models. Figure 1-1 shows the base

connectors for internal antenna model, and Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show the external antenna Type-N
connectors.

Hardware Features

Note The illustrations in this document show all available connections for the access point. Unused

connections are capped with a connector plug to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point.
Liquid-tight adapters are provided for connector openings, which can be installed before or after
deploying the access point.

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1 2 3

Connectors on the Base

Figure 1-1 Access Point Models AP1562I and AP1562D Base Connectors

Chapter 1 Overview

1 SFP port

If the port is not being used, then do not remove the
covering plug. Otherwise, it may lead to water leaking
into the access point.

2 Status LED

3 Gigabit Ethernet and PoE-In port

If the port is not in use, then the covering plug must be
tightened to 12.5 lbf-in torque. Otherwise, it may lead to
water leaking into the access point.

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Figure 1-2 Access Point Model AP1562E Base Connectors

1 2

Hardware Features

3 4 5

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1 Antenna 1 port 4 Status LED
2 Antenna 2 port 5 Gigabit Ethernet/WAN and PoE-In port.

If the port is not in use, then the covering plug must be
tightened to 12.5 lbf-in torque. Otherwise, it may lead to
water leaking into the access point.

3 SFP port

If the port is not being used, then do not remove the
covering plug. Otherwise, it may lead to water leaking
into the access point.

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