Cisco Systems 102104 User Manual

Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

First Published: August 30, 2016

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Objectives vii

Audience vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

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 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

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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Chapter Title Description

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

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

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:

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

^ The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control.

< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in

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.

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

angle brackets.

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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.

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.

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Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

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.

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.

Advarsel

Aviso

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.

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Varning!

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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”.

CHA P T ER

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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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.”

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, 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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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.

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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1562I/1562D Connectors

Figure 1-1 Access Point Models AP1562I and AP1562D Bottom 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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Hardware Features

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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Chapter 1 Overview

Figure 1-3 Access Point Model AP1562E Top Connectors

1 Antenna port 4 2 Antenna port 3

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

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Chapter 1 Overview

1562I/E/D Connectors

Figure 1-4 Right Side Connectors on all models

Hardware Features

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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Chapter 1 Overview

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

Hardware Features

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)

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.

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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.

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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.

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

Statement 1001

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 1074

Statement 366

Statement 1033

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Warning

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

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

Statement 1023

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

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

Power injectors

Hardware Features

power injector and cause a short circuit and possible fire.

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

The 1560 series access points support the following power injectors:

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2

• AIR-PWRINJ-30RGD1

Warning

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

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

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.

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.

Statement 1023

Optional Hardware

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

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Chapter 1 Overview

• 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=

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Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

Chapter 1 Overview

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).

Network Deployment Examples

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

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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 1-8. 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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2.4 GHz or 5 GHz

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

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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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Objectives

Preface

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