Cisco Systems 102109P User Manual

Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access

Points Hardware Installation Guide

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C O N T E N T S

		Preface	vii
		Objectives		vii
		Audience vii
		Organization		vii
		Conventions		viii
		Related Documents			xiv
		Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines									xv
		Overview	1-1
C H A P T E R	1	Overview	1-1
		About the 1540 Series Access Points							1-1
		Access Point Models			1-2
		Regulatory Domains					1-2
		Hardware Features			1-3
		Ports and Connectors					1-3
		AP1542I Internal Omni Antenna							1-5
		AP1542D Internal Directional Antenna								1-5
		Power Sources			1-6
		Ethernet (PoE) Ports					1-6
		Network Deployment Examples						1-7
		Wireless Backhaul				1-7
		Point-to-Point Bridging					1-7
		Point-to-Multipoint Bridging						1-8
		Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network							1-9
		Layer 3 Network Operation						1-10
		Installing the Access Point					2-1
C H A P T E R	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									2-2
		Pre-Installation Checks and Installation Guidelines 2-3
		Typical Access Point Installation Components 2-4

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		Mounting the Access Point			2-5
		Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=							2-6
		Pole Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=							2-9
		Installing AP Cover AIR-ACC1540-CVR=					2-11
		Grounding the Access Point			2-12
		Powering the Access Point			2-13
		Connecting a Power Injector				2-13
		Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point						2-14
		Configuring the Access Point			2-16
		Troubleshooting	3-1
C H A P T E R	3	Troubleshooting	3-1
		Guidelines for Using the Access Point					3-2
		Convergence Delays		3-2
		Bridge Loop	3-2
		Controller DHCP Server			3-3
		MAP Data Traffic		3-3
		Controller MAC Filter List 3-3
		Using DHCP Option 43		3-3
		Monitoring the Access Point Status LED					3-3
		Resetting the Access Point			3-6
		Verifying Controller Association				3-6
		Changing the Bridge Group Name				3-6
		Safety Guidelines and Warnings				A-1
A P P E N D I X	A	Safety Guidelines and Warnings				A-1
		FCC Safety Compliance Statement					A-2
		Safety Precautions		A-2
		Performing Site Surveys			A-3
		Translated Safety Warnings			A-4
		Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information						B-1
A P P E N D I X	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							B-3
		Industry Canada	B-3
		Canadian Compliance Statement					B-3
		Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-4
		European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-6

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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
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
	Access Point Pinouts C-1
A P P E N D I X C	Access Point Pinouts C-1

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Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

Objectives

This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1540 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 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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Chapter	Title	Description

Chapter 3	Troubleshooting	Provides basic troubleshooting procedures for
		the access point.

Appendix A	Safety Guidelines and	Provides the safety warnings and guidelines
	Warnings	that need to be strictly followed during the
		deployment of the access point.

Appendix B	Declarations of Conformity	Describes the regulatory conventions to which
	and Regulatory Information	the access point conforms and provides
		guidelines for operating access points in Japan.

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

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	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:

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 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

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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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

¡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

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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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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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C H A P T E R 1

Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1540 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, bridging, and mesh wireless connectivity.

Note Mesh and bridge modes are not supported in Cisco Wireless Release 8.3 software. Mesh mode is not supported in Cisco Wireless Release 8.4 software.

About the 1540 Series Access Points

The detailed up-to-date technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Points are available in the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:

(URL to be added at CCO)

The 1540 series access points support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, and provide client access using the unlicensed RF Wi-Fi spectrum. The radios have 802.11ac Wave 2 capability.

The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios can be used for client access, backhaul traffic, or both. Depending on the model, the access point can support data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps.

The access point is a standalone unit which can be wall, pole, or ceiling mounted, depending on the model. The access point can also operate as a relay node for other access points that are not directly connected to a wired network.

The access point provides intelligent wireless routing using the patented Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP). This enables each access point to identify 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. 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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Chapter 1 Overview

Access Point Models

The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series outdoor access points are described in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 1540 Series Access Points Model Numbers and Descriptions

Model (or part number)	Configuration

AIR-AP1542I-x-K9	The AP1542I has integrated omni antennas and
	contains a 2.4 GHz and a 5 GHz radio with an
	option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect,
	Mobility Express, or mesh mode. It can also
	operate as a relay node for other access points that
	are not directly connected to a wired network.
	This model can be mounted vertically, on a wall or
	pole, to provide 180 degree coverage; or can be
	mounted horizontally on a ceiling, to provide 360
	degree coverage.

AIR-AP1542D-x-K9	The AP1542D has integrated directional antennas
	and contains a 2.4 GHz and a 5 GHz radio with an
	option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect, or
	mesh mode. It can also operate as a relay node for
	other access points that are not directly connected
	to a wired network.
	This model can be mounted vertically, on a wall or
	pole, to provide a directed 90 degree coverage.

Regulatory Domains

The “-x” in the 1540 model numbers represent the domain. For example, in AIR-AP1542I-x-K9, the -x represents a regulatory domain for a specific country. For specific regulatory domains supported by each 1540 series access point model, refer to the Wireless LAN Compliance Status at the following URL:

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

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Chapter 1 Overview

Hardware Features

This section describes the hardware features of the 1540 series access point models. The following hardware features are described in this section:

•Ports and Connectors, page 1-3

•AP1542I Internal Omni Antenna, page 1-5

•AP1542D Internal Directional Antenna, page 1-5

•Power Sources, page 1-6

Ports and Connectors

Figure 1-1 Front and Rear Three-Quarters View of the AP

	1
	2
3	3
3
	354955

1	Back side of the AP with four screw holes for fastening	3	Screw holes for fastening the optional solar cover.
	the pole and wall mount bracket.

2	Grounding pad.	4	Reset button, PoE/data port, and Console port, on the
			base of the AP.

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Hardware Features

Figure 1-2 Ports and Reset Button on the Base of the AP

354956

1	Console port.		3 PoE-In port.
	The console port is shipped with a covering cap on it.
	Inspect the cap at the time of installation. Every time the
	cap is removed or replaced, properly tighten it. If you do
	not tighten properly, it will not meet IP67 criteria, and
	may lead to water leaking into the unit.
2	Reset button with the status LED in its center.
Figure 1-3		Grounding Pad on the Left Side of the AP
		354957

Grounding pad on the left side of AP

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Hardware Features

AP1542I Internal Omni Antenna

The AP1542I model has an internal omnidirectional antenna. The AP1542I 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 2.4 GHz b/g/n radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It has two 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 two receivers which 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 29 dBm depending on the regulatory domain. Tx power settings will change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB steps. It has two receivers which enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

The AP1542I model access point is equipped with the following integrated antennas:

•2 single band 2.4 GHz antennas with 5 dBi gain for WiFi operation.

•2 single band 5 GHz antennas with 5 dBi gain for WiFi operation.

•1 single band 2.4 GHz antenna with 3 dBi gain for BLE operation.

AP1542D Internal Directional Antenna

The AP1542D 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 2.4 GHz b/g/n radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It has two transmitters with a maximum total output power of 27 dBm for 802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable for 8 levels in 3 dB steps. It has two receivers which 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. Tx power settings will change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB steps. It has two receivers which enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).

The AP1542D model access point is equipped with the following integrated antennas:

•2 single band 2.4 GHz antennas with 8 dBi gain for WiFi operation.

•2 single band 5 GHz antennas with 9 dBi gain for WiFi operation.

•1 single band 2.4 GHz antenna with 3 dBi gain for BLE operation.

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Power Sources

Note This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed PoE Power Supply rated 48-55V dc, minimum 350 mA.

The 1540 series access points can be powered only through Power over Ethernet (PoE). The 1540 series access points support the following power injectors:

•802.3af Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5=

•802.3at Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ6=

•AIR-PWRINJ-30RGD1

•AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1

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 has a PoE-In port. The port uses an RJ45 connector (with weatherproofing) to link the access point to the inline power from the power injector or a suitably powered switch port.

The Ethernet cable must be a shielded outdoor rated Category 5e (CAT5e), or better, cable.

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Preface

Objectives

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Related Documents

Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines

Overview

About the 1540 Series Access Points

Access Point Models

Regulatory Domains

Hardware Features

Ports and Connectors

AP1542I Internal Omni Antenna

AP1542D Internal Directional Antenna

Power Sources

Ethernet (PoE) Ports