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CONTENTS

Preface vii

Objectives vii

Audience vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1560

Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

Objectives

This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Points

(called the access point 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

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

Statement 1030

Warning

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:

Notes use the following conventions:

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Provides basic troubleshooting procedures for

the access point.

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

provides translations of the safety warnings

that appear in this publication.

Appendix B Declarations of Conformity

and Regulatory Information

Describes the regulatory conventions to which

the access point conforms and provides

guidelines for operating access points in Japan.

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

the access point radio channels and the

maximum power levels supported by the world

regulatory domains.

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

point.

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

point.

Appendix F Configuring DHCP Option

Describes the procedure to configure DHCP

Option 43.

Chapter Title Description

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.

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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.

Warnings use the following conventions:

Warning

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

Waarschuwing

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

Varoitus

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

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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.

Avvertenza

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

Advarsel

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

Aviso

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

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¡Advertencia!

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

Varning!

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

Figyelem

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Aviso

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

Advarsel

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).

Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label on the Left of the AP

The access point serial number label contains the following information:

• Model number, such as AIR-AP1562E-x-K9.

• 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/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

To view all new wireless documentation, click on Wireless.

CHA P T ER

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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. For more information, see Appendix D, “Access Point Data

Sheet”.

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.

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. 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, page 1-2

• Hardware Features, page 1-3

• Network Deployment Examples, page 1-13

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Chapter 1 Overview

Hardware 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.”

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

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

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.

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

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

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:

• Connectors, page 1-3

• External Antenna Port Locations on AP1562E, page 1-9

• Multiple Power Sources, page 1-10

• Ethernet (PoE) Ports, page 1-12

• Optional Hardware, page 1-12

Connectors

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

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

connectors.

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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Hardware Features

1562I/1562D Connectors

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

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.

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.

2 Status LED

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Figure 1-2 Access Point Model AP1562E Bottom Connectors

1 Antenna 1 port 4 Status LED

2 Antenna 2 port 5 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.

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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Figure 1-3 Access Point Model AP1562E Top Connectors

Note The AP1562I and AP1562D models do not have any top connectors.

1 Antenna port 4 2 Antenna port 3

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1562I/E/D Connectors

Figure 1-4 Right Side Connectors on all models

1 Console port.

The console port is under a covering plug. Inspect the seal of the plug and properly tighten

it at the time of installation, and also every time the plug is removed and replaced. Tighten

the plug to 12.5 lbf-in. If you do not tighten the plug properly, it will not meet IP67 criteria,

and may lead to water leaking into the unit.

2 Reset button.

The reset button is under covering screw. Properly tighten it at the time of installation, and

also every time the it is removed and replaced. Tighten the screw to 24 lbf-in. If you do not

tighten the screw properly, it will not meet IP67 criteria, and may lead to water leaking into

the unit.

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Figure 1-5 Left Side Connectors on All Models

1 Ground Pad. 2 DC Power-In (covered).

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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External Antenna Port Locations on AP1562E

Figure 1-6 shows the antenna port locations for model AP1562E. The ports used depend on the optional

antennas ordered.

Figure 1-6 External Antenna Port Locations for Access Point Model AP1562E

AP1562I (Internal Antenna)

The 1562I access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/n/ac 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 the US, 1-13 in

Europe, and 1-13 in Japan. It has 3 transmitters with a maximum total output power of 29 dBm for

802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable for 8 levels in 3 dB steps. It has three receivers that

enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

The 5 GHz a/n radio operates in the UNII-1 band (5.15-5.25 GHz), 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 27 dBm depending on the regulatory domain.

The total maximum output power for the upper ISM band is 27 dBm for A-domain. Tx power settings

will change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB steps. Its three

receivers enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

The 1562I access point is equipped with three integrated dual-band antennas with 3 dBi gain at 2 GHz

and 5 dBi gain at 5 GHz.

351321

1 Antenna port 1 – Type N connector 2 Antenna port 2- Type N connector

3 Antenna port 3– Type N connector (with cap) 4 Antenna port 4- Type N connector (with cap)

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AP1562E (External Antenna)

The 1562E access point is equipped with four N-type RF connectors. The 1562E can be configured via

software to support dual band or single band antennas. When configured for dual band antennas, antenna

ports 1 and 2 on the bottom of the unit (Figure 1-2) are used to support multiple input/multiple output

(MIMO) operation on both 2.4 and 5 GHz radios. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2547V-N or

AIR-ANT2547VG-N omindirectional antennas, the antenna can be connected directly to the access

point (Figure 2-19). If the antennas are remotely located, an appropriate low loss RF cable should be

used.

Note Ensure that the antenna band mode is configured before the 1562E access point is installed.

When configured for single band antennas, antenna port 1 and antenna port 2 support MIMO operation

for the 2.4 GHz radio, and antenna ports 3 and 4 (Figure 1-3) support MIMO on the 5 GHz radio. See

the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on the software configuration.

Multiple Power Sources

The 1560 series access point supports these power sources:

• DC power – 42-57 VDC

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) – For more information, see “Powering the Access Point” section on

page 2-47.

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 an 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

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

Warning

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

Statement 1023

Caution Several forms of PoE are supported. See Table Tabl e 2-9 for the PoE options and their corresponding

modes of operation.

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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.

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).

Power injectors

The 1560 series access points support the following power injectors:

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2

• AIR-PWRINJ-30RGD1

Warning

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

Statement 1023

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).

Ethernet (PoE) Ports

The access point 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.

Warning

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

Statement 1023

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.

Optional Hardware

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

shipment:

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• External antennas, depending on which ones you purchased (See “AP1562E (External Antenna)”

section on page 1-10 for information on available external antennas.)

• Wall/Pole mount bracket AIR-ACC1530-PMK1(=)

• Wall/Pole mount bracket for AP and AC/DC power adapter AIR-ACC1560-PMK1(=)

• Wall/Pole mount bracket with tilt mechanism, spare only AIR-ACC1530-PMK2(=)

• Street light power tap (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-R3P=), works only with the AC/DC power adapter.

• Power injector AIR-PWRINJ6=

• AP cover / Solar Shield for 1560, spare only (AIR-ACC1560-CVR=)

• AC/DC power adapter, spare only AIR-PWRADPT-RGD1=

• AIR-PWRINJ-60-PMK= mounting bracket for AIR-PWRADPT-RGD1=

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

(AIR-ACC1530-KIT1=)

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1=

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2=

• AIR-PWRINJ-30RGD1=

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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).

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 1-7). 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 1-7 Access Point Backhaul Example

Point-to-Point Bridging

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 1-8. 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 1-8 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example

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 1-9 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 1-10 illustrates an example

of access point-to-multipoint bridging.

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Preface

Objectives

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Related Documents

Finding the Product Serial Number

Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines

Overview

About the 1560 Access Point

Hardware Models

Regulatory Domains

Hardware Features

Connectors

1562I/1562D Connectors

1562I/E/D Connectors

External Antenna Port Locations on AP1562E

AP1562I (Internal Antenna)

AP1562E (External Antenna)

Multiple Power Sources

Power injectors

Ethernet (PoE) Ports

Optional Hardware

Network Deployment Examples

Wireless Backhaul

Point-to-Point Bridging

Point-to-Multipoint Bridging