Cisco Aironet LAP1522, Aironet LAP1524 Hardware Installation Manual
Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
May, 2008
Revised June, 2011
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CONTENTS
Preface VII
Objectives I-VII
Audience I-VII
Organization I-VII
Conventions I-VIII
Related Publications I-XIII
Finding the Product Serial Number I-XIV
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines I-XIV
CHAPTER
1 Overview 1-1
Hardware Features 1-2
Connectors 1-6
Multiple Radio Operation 1-7
External Antennas 1-7
Multiple Power Sources 1-8
Ethernet Ports 1-9
Cable Modem 1-10
Metal Enclosure 1-10
Optional Hardware 1-10
Network Deployment Examples 1-11
Wireless Backhaul 1-12
Point-to-Point Bridging 1-12
Point-to-Multipoint Bridging 1-13
Mesh Network 1-13
Layer 3 Network Operation 1-15
Antenna Connector Locations 1-6
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2 Mounting Instructions 2-1
Unpacking the Access Point 2-2
Package Contents 2-2
Tools and Materials That You Supply 2-2
Pole Installation 2-3
Cable Strand Installation 2-3
Warnings 2-4
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Safety Information 2-4
FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-4
Safety Precautions 2-5
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment 2-7
Installation Guidelines 2-8
Site Surveys 2-8
Before Beginning the Installation 2-9
Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components 2-9
Antenna Connector Locations 2-13
Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List 2-14
Configuring a RAP 2-15
Configuring a Bridge Group Name 2-15
Mounting the Access Point 2-16
Installation Options 2-16
Access Point Mounting Orientation 2-17
Mounting the Access Point on a Wall 2-17
Mounting the Access Point on a Pole 2-21
Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket 2-21
Pole Mounting 2-24
Cable Strand Mounting 2-30
Opening the Access Point Hinged Cover 2-38
Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover 2-39
Using the Reset Button 2-40
Reboot the Access Point 2-41
Disabling Backup Battery Power 2-42
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Grounding the Access Point 2-42
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point 2-43
Powering the Access Point 2-46
Connecting a 1520 Series Power Injector 2-46
Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point 2-47
Connecting Streetlight AC Power 2-50
Connecting an AC Power Cable to the Access Point 2-52
Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point 2-53
Connecting a Cable POC Power to the Access Point 2-57
Installing the Access Point in Hazardous Locations 2-60
Required Tools and Materials 2-60
Warnings 2-61
Compliance 2-61
Compliance Label 2-61
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Mounting the Access Point 2-64
Routing and Connecting Ground, AC Power, and Ethernet Backhaul Cables 2-64
Installing the PG-13 1/2 NPT Conduit Adapters 2-65
Opening the Access Point Hinged Cover 2-66
Connecting Ground and AC Power 2-67
Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover 2-68
Connecting the Ethernet Backhaul Cable 2-69
Performing Maintenance 2-69
Removing the Access Point from Service 2-70
Conducting Periodic Inspections 2-70
What to Do Next 2-71
Contents
CHAPTER
3 Troubleshooting 3-1
Guidelines for Using the Access Points 3-2
Important Notes 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 3-4
Monitoring the Access Point LEDs 3-4
Verifying Controller Association 3-5
Changing the Bridge Group Name 3-6
Cable Modem LEDs 3-7
Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-8
Access Point Power Injector 3-9
Monitoring the Power Injector LEDs 3-10
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4 Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery 4-1
Before Beginning the Installation or Replacement 4-2
Opening the Access Point Radio Cover 4-3
Removing a Backup Battery 4-4
Installing a New Backup Battery 4-5
Connecting the Backup Battery Cable and Closing the Radio Cover 4-6
What to do Next 4-6
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX
A Translated Safety Warnings A-1
B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2
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-4
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8
Japanese Translation B-8
English Translation B-8
VCCI Statement for Japan B-9
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9
Chinese Translation B-9
English Translation B-10
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-10
Access Point Models B-10
Regulatory Information B-10
Portuguese Translation B-11
English Translation B-11
Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11
Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-11
C Access Point Specifications C-1
D Channels and Power Levels D-1
E Access Point Pinouts E-1
F Configuring DHCP Option 43 F-1
Overview F-2
Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points F-3
Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, and 1520 Series Access Points F-4
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Objectives
Preface
This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1520
Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.
This publication explains the steps for installin g the Cisco Airo net 1520 Ser ies Outdoor Mesh Access
Point (hereafter called the access point). The access point is available in two models: The LAP1522 and
LAP1524.
The LAP1522 model is a dua l-radio pl atfor m that supp orts dual-b and (2. 4- and 5-G Hz) ope ration.
The LAP1524 model is a multi-radio platform that supports 3 or 4 radios (2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 4.9-GHz
public safety band) opera tion.
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
Organization
This guide contains the following secti ons:
Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the majo r c om pon ents and fe atur e s of the ac cess poi nt.
Chapter 2, “Mounting Inst ructions,” provides warnings, safety information, and mounting information
you need to install your access point . The ch apte r cont ain s a new section that provides in for mat ion and
procedures for mounting the access point in Class I, Division 2, Zone 2 hazar dous locatio ns.
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Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” provides basic troublesho oting pr ocedu re s f or t he a ccess p oi nt.
Chapter 4, “Installing or Rep laci ng the Backup Battery,” describes the pr ocedure s to instal l or replace
the backup battery in t he a ccess poi nt.
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Conventions
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, “D ecl ara tio ns o f Conf or mity and Regula tory Informatio n,” describes the regulatory
conventions to which the access point conform s and provides guidel ines for ope rating a ccess point s in
Japan.
Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” lists technical specifications for the access point.
Appendix D, “ Channe ls and Power Levels,” indicates how to access the document that lists the access
point radio channel s and the maxim um power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.
Appendix E, “Access Point Pinouts,” describes the conne ctor pinou ts for the access point.
Appendix F, “Configuring DHCP Option 43,” describes the procedure to configure DHC P Option 43 .
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and informa tion:
• Commands and keywords are in boldface type.
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain help ful sugg est ion s or ref ere nces to m ateri als no t cont aine d in
Caution Means read er be ca reful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
Warning
Waarschuwing
this manual.
damage or loss of data.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard
praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de
waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt
raadplegen.
Statement 1071
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Conventions
Varoitus
Attention
Warnung
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin
käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu
onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen
mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien
lausuntonumeroiden avulla.
SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez
conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures
couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des
avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen
kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und
den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder
Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
Avvertenza
Advarsel
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle
persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli
relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le
traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du
begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med
elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten
av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne
enheten.
TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
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Preface
Aviso
¡Advertencia!
Varning!
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de
lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos
perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de
prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para
localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el
número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña
a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av
varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna
anordning.
SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR
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Conventions
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 Publications
Related Publications
These documents provide complete information about the access point:
• Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points
• Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Points
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide
Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation hom e page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html
To browse to the ac cess point docum en tation, c lick C isco Aironet 1520 Ser ies listed under “O utdoor
Wireless.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box.
T o browse to the Cisco W ireless LAN Controller docume ntation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN
Controllers or Cisco 2100 Serie s Wi rel ess LAN Co ntro llers listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.”
The documentation can be accesse d from the Sup port box.
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231547, 781-00536-01 A0
Finding the Product Serial Number
The access point serial number is on the bottom of the access point (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label
Preface
SN: NNNNNNNNN
SN: NNNNNNNNN
The access point serial number label contains the following information:
• Model number, such as AIR -LAP1 522AG-A-k9.
• Serial number, such as WCN0636279B (11 alpha numer ic digits).
• Access point MA C ad dress , such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits). It is located to the right
of the serial number.
• Cable modem MAC address for cable configuration, such as 00abc7d094f9 (12 hexadecim al di gits ).
The cable modem MAC address is only available on the acce ss point cable configuratio n. It is
located below the serial number.
You need your product serial numb er when reque sting sup port from the Cisco Technical Assistance
Center.
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security
Guidelines
For information on obtaining docume ntatio n, obtaini ng support , providing docum entat ion fee dback,
security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco
What’s
New in Cisco Product Docume ntati on, w hic h also lis ts a ll new and revised C isco technical
documentation , at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
documents, see th e monthl y
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Overview
The Cisco Aironet 1520 Ser ies Outdoo r Mesh Acc ess Point (h ereaft er cal led the acce ss po int) is a
modularized wire less outdo or acce ss p oint desi gned f or use i n a m esh ne twor k. Th e ac cess po int a lso
supports wireless client acce ss, point-t o-point bridging, point-to- multipoin t bridging, and
point-to-multipoint mesh wir eless conne ctivity.
The LAP1522 model supports two radios (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) and the LAP1524 model supports up to
4 radios (2.4-GHz, 5.8-GH z, and 4.9- GHz publi c safety ba nd). Both mo dels provide client acc ess
without the need for a license. The 5-GHz radios are dedicated to backhaul operations to reach a wired
network and the 2.4-GHz radio is used for wireless clients. The 4.9-GHz public safety band radio is used
for backhaul and access. The ac cess point can supp ort 6 to 54 Mb/s data rates.
The access po int is m a nufac tur ed in thre e configur ati on s: c ab le, po le mo unt, a nd me sh. The c abl e
configuration has three ant enna connectors on the top of the unit, can be mounted t o a cable strand, and
supports power-over-cable (POC). The pole mount configuration supp orts two antenn as on the top and
bottom of the unit. It can be moun ted to a pole or building wall and sup ports fiber-optic network s and
several power options. The Mesh con figuration ha s two a nten nas on the top a nd b ot tom of t he u nit. It
can be powered by AC and only supports wireless backhaul communications to reach the wired network.
It does not suppo rt h ar d-wi red co mm unic ation s ( ca ble , fiber-opti c, o r E the rnet ) to a wired ne twor k.
The access point is also available as a haza rdous loca tion opti on. When configured , the acc ess point
complies with safety st anda rd s for Cl ass I, Division 2, Z on e 2 haz ardo us loca ti ons i n wh ich igni ta ble
concentration s of flamma ble gase s, vapors, or liqui ds are not l ikely to exist under normal operat ion
conditions). When yo u select th e hazard ous locati on optio n as part of the or dering pr ocess, Cisc o
configures the system to conta in t he n ew component s. Two conduit adaptors and assembl y instruc tio ns
placed in the shipping box provide inf ormati on and assem bly procedu res.
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 netw ork b y ca lcula ting the c ost of e ach pa th in ter ms of signal str ength and the n umber
of hops required to g et to a c ont roll er.
The access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco wireless LAN controller
(hereafter ca lled a controller) as described in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide.
The Deployment Guide: Ci sco Mesh Netw orki ng Solu tion describes how to plan and initially configure
the Cisco mesh network, which supports wir eless point- to-point, point -to-mul tipoint, and me sh
deployments. The controllers use a browser-based management system, a command-line interface (CLI),
or the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) 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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Hardware Features
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
• Hardware Features , pa ge 1-2
• Network Deployment Exam ples , page 1-11
Hardware Features
This section describe s the hardware features o f t he access point. Figure 1-1 , Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3
show the access point 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 access point’s watertight integrity. Liquid
tight adapters are provided for connector openings, which can be installed be fore or after deploying the
access point.
Figure 1-1 Access Point Bottom Connectors
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1 Antenna port 4 7 AC input connector
2 Antenna port 5 8 Fiber port
3 Antenna port 6 9 PoE out port
4 Fiber port (optional) 10 LEDs
5 Cable POC port (optional) 11 PoE in port
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Cablegland entry (PG13) for connecti ng 230
Vac power supply
6 Aux/console p ort
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Cablegland entry (PG13 ) for data cab le
(outdoor cat 5 STP cable)
Figure 1-2 Cable, Fiber-Optic, and Antenna Connector Locations
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4 Antenna port 22 (Type N)
5 Antenna port 12 (Type N)
3 Antenna port 32 (Type N)
1. Stinger connector shown is user supplied.
2. Antenna locations depend upon access point configuration (see the “Antenna Connector Locations” section on page 1-6).
3. Liquid tight adapter not shown.
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Figure 1-3 DC Power Connector and Ground Screw Holes
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1 Ground screw holes 2 DC power connector
Figure 1-4 shows the antenna port locations for all models. The ports used depend on the model ordered.
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2 Antenna port 2 6 Antenna port 5
3 Antenna port 3 7 Antenna port 6
4 Antenna port 4
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