Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series
Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
November 2019
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Contents
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment2-5
Safety Precautions When Installing Antennas2-6
Installation Guidelines2-7
Site Surveys2-7
Before Beginning the Installation2-8
CHAPTER
3Installing the Access Points3-1
Mounting on a Wall or a Pole3-1
Installation Option3-1
Access Point Mounting Orientation3-2
Mounting the Access Point on a Wall3-3
Mounting the Access Point on a Pole3-6
Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket3-6
Pole Mounting3-8
Working with the Access Cover3-14
Opening the Access Cover3-14
Closing the Access Cover3-15
Installing External Antennas3-15
Non-Cisco Antennas3-16
Grounding the Access Point3-16
Using the Reset Button3-18
Powering the Access Point3-18
Connecting a Power Injector3-19
Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point3-20
Connecting AC Power to IW-6300H-AC-X-K93-21
Connecting DC Power to IW-6300H-DCW-X-K93-22
Connecting DC Power to IW-6300H-DC-X-K93-23
CHAPTER
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Performing Maintenance3-25
Removing the Access Point from Service3-25
Conducting Periodic Inspections3-25
Conducting Periodic Cleaning3-25
What to Do Next3-25
4Troubleshooting4-1
Guidelines for Using the Access Points4-1
Important Notes4-2
Convergence Delays4-2
Bridge Loop4-2
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Controller DHCP Server4-2
MAP Data Traffic4-3
Controller MAC Filter List4-3
Accessing the Console Port and the Reset Button4-3
Resetting the Access Point4-4
Monitoring the Access Point LEDs4-4
Verifying Controller Association4-6
Changing the Bridge Group Name4-7
Contents
APPENDIX
ADeclarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationA-1
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity StatementA-2
Industry CanadaA-3
Canadian Compliance StatementA-3
Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureA-3
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and LiechtensteinA-4
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive
93/42/EEC
A-4
Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureA-5
United StatesA-5
CanadaA-5
European UnionA-5
AustraliaA-5
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in JapanA-6
Japanese TranslationA-6
English TranslationA-6
Japanese TranslationA-7
English TranslationA-7
VCCI Statement for JapanA-7
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in TaiwanA-8
Chinese TranslationA-8
English TranslationA-9
Chinese TranslationA-9
English TranslationA-9
Taiwan NCC StatementA-10
English TranslationA-10
Chinese TranslationA-10
English TranslationA-10
Chinese TranslationA-10
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EU Declaration of ConformityA-10
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
BAccess Point SpecificationsB-1
CAccess Point PinoutsC-1
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Preface
This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Catalyst
IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.
This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access
Point (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.
For installations in a hazardous locations environment, please refer to Getting Started and Product Document of Compliance for the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Points for additional
installation information.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
ConventionDescription
boldface fontCommands, command options, and keywords are in boldface.
italic fontArguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ]Elements in square brackets are optional.
screen font
boldface screen font
Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in
screen font.
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
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ConventionDescription
italic screen font
^The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. For example, the
< >Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.
Notes use the following conventions:
NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Cautions use the following conventions:
CautionMeans reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the
Control key while you press the D key.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Statement 1071
Related Documents
To view all support information for the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point, see:
To browse to the access point documentation, click Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point listed under “Outdoor and Industrial Wireless.” The documentation can be accessed from the
Support box.
To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Standalone Controllers listed
under “Wireless LAN Controllers.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box.
Finding the Product Serial Number
The access point serial number is on the side of the access point.
The access point serial number label contains the following information:
•Serial number, such as WCN0636279B (11 alphanumeric digits).
•Access point MAC address, for example 68BDABF54600 (12 hexadecimal digits). It is located
under the serial number.
You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance
Center.
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Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series 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.
About the Access Point
The detailed up-to-date technical specifications for the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series
Access Points are available in the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point Data Sheet
at:
The Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point supports two radios (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz)
and provides client access using the unlicensed RF Wi-Fi spectrum. Each model is equiped with four
external Antenna ports, four Ethernet ports (one POE-In port, one SFP port, and two PoE-Out ports), and
one USB2.0/3.0 port to support add-on module.
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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.
The IW-6300 access point is a standalone unit that can be wall or pole mounted. The access point can
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.
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Hardware Models
Figure 1-1IW-6300H Access Points
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The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty
Series Access Points are described in the following table.
Ta b l e 1-1Access Point Model Numbers and Descriptions
Model (or part number)
1
Configuration
IW-6300H-AC-X-K9IP66 and IP67 rated, hazardous location certified, AC power version.
This model 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 and supports AC power source.
IW-6300H-DCW-X-K9IP66 and IP67 rated, hazardous location certified, DC wide range
power version.
This model 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, and supports 10.8 VDC to 36 VDC power source.
NoteThe marked DC input range is an absolute range. Do not apply
tolerances.
IW-6300H-DC-X-K9IP66 and IP67 rated, hazardous location certified, DC power version.
This model 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 and supports 44VDC to 57 VDC power source.
NoteThe marked DC input range is an absolute range. Do not apply
tolerances.
1. The “-X” in the model number represents a regulatory domain for a specific country.
A detailed list of components supported by each access point model is shown in the following table.
Ta b l e 1-2Components of Each Access Point Model
Customer
1
Product/PIDAntenna PortsEthernet PortsPoE Out Port
IW-6300H-AC-X-K9 Four Type N
Connectors
IW-6300H-DCW-XK9
IW-6300H-DC-X-K9UPoE, PoE+, DC
•One 100/1000Mbps SFP
for WAN
•One 100/1000Mbps RJ45
for WAN (UPoE or PoE+
in)
•Two 100/1000Mbps RJ45
35.3WFour 1/2”
I/O Ports Power Option
UPoE, PoE+, AC
NPT Ports
(100V to 240V)
UPoE, PoE+, DC
(10.8V to 36V)
(44V to 57V)
2
for LAN (802.11at or
802.3af out)
1. When powered with PoE+, the PoE Out power is not available, The PoE-Out port data link can still be active.
2. For DC SKU, if you want to output 802.3at type 2 PoE out power, DC input must >=51V. If you want to output 802.3af (802.3at type 1) PoE out power,
DC input must >=45V.
For a detailed description of the declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco
Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Points, see
Appendix A, “Declarations of Conformity and
Regulatory Information.”
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Hardware Features
This section describes the hardware features of the IW-6300H series access points.
Connectors
This section describes the access point connectors.
NoteThe illustrations in this document show all available connections for the access point. Unused
connections are capped with a connector plug to ensure the dust/watertight integrity of the access point.
See Working with the Access Cover for further details.
IW-6300H Access Point Internal Connectors
Figure 1-2IW-6300H Access Point Internal Connectors
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1Power-IN (IW-6300H-DC-X-K9)5USB port
2PoE In port6SFP port
3PoE Out port7Terminal block location of
4Internal ground
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Console Port and Reset Button
The console port and reset button are under a covering M25 plug located on the side of the access point,
as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-3IW-6300H Access Point Console Port and Reset Button
Hardware Features
Power Connector
1Console port2Reset button
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 5-6 lb-ft. If you do not tighten the plug properly, it will not
meet IP66/67 criteria, and may lead to water leaking into the unit.
The following figure shows the AC power connector of access point model IW-6300-AC-X-K9.
Figure 1-4AC Power Connector of Access Point Model IW-6300H-AC-X–K9
1AC Power-IN2Internal ground
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The following figure shows the DC power connector of access point model IW-6300-DCW-X-K9.
Figure 1-5IW-6300H-DCW-X–K9 Power Connector
1DC Power-IN2Internal ground
The following figure shows the DC power connector of access point model IW-6300-DC-X-K9.
Figure 1-6IW-6300H-DC-X–K9 Power Connector
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1DC Power-IN2Internal ground
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Antenna Ports
NoteAntenna caps must be installed when an antenna is not in use (maximum torque range: 6.2-9.7 in-lbs).
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The access point antenna N-type connectors are located on the top of each model (see the following
figure). The supported antennas can be directly attached to the access point or remotely located. When
used in a Class 1, Zone 2, Division 2 hazardous location, this equipment must be mounted with proper
RF cables (if required) and electrical wiring methods that comply with the governing electrical codes.
Figure 1-7Antenna Ports of IW-6300H Access Points
1 Antenna port B - Type N connector Wi-Fi
2.4/5 GHz TX/RX
2 Antenna port C - Type N connector Wi-Fi 5
GHz TX/RX
3 Antenna port D - Type N connector Wi-Fi 5 GHz
TX/RX
4 Antenna port A - Type N connector Wi-Fi 2.4/5
GHz TX/RX
The IW-6300H access point can be configured via software to support dual band or single band antennas.
When configured for dual band antennas, antenna ports A and B are used to support multiple
input/output (MIMO) operation on both 2.4 and 5 GHz radios. When using Cisco Aironet
omnidirectional antennas with Type N male connectors, the antennas can be connected directly to the
access point. If the antennas are remotely located, an appropriate low loss RF cable should be used.
NoteEnsure that the antenna band mode is configured before the access point is installed.
When configured for single band antennas, antenna ports A and B support MIMO operation on the 2.4
GHz radio and antenna ports C and D support MIMO operation on the 5 GHz radio. See the Cisco
Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on the software configuration.
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Use of four omnidirectional antennas attached directly to the Type N connectors is not recommended.
To provide omnidirectional coverage with both 2.4 and 5 GHz radios using directly attached antennas,
it is recommended to configure the IW-6300H in dual band mode, connect two dual band antennas such
as AIR-ANT2547V-N, AIR-ANT2547V-N-HZ, or AIR-ANT2568VG-N to ports A and B, and cap ports
C and D.
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 2 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 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. Tx
power settings will change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB
steps. Its two receivers enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
Power Sources
The Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Points support the following power options:
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1. Power over Ethernet by power injector AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1= and AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2=
2. AC or DC power
Warning
Power Injectors
IW-6300H-AC-X-K9
85-264V~ maximum, marked 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 1.3A
IW-6300H-DC-X–K9
44 to 57Vdc, 1.2A
IW-6300H-DCW-X-K9
10.8 to 36Vdc, 5.9A
NoteThe marked DC input range is an absolute range. Do not apply tolerances.
To reduce risk of electric shock, connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the
Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards or ES1
requirements in IEC 62368 based safety standards.
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The IW6300 series access points support the following power injectors:
•AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1=
•AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2=
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CautionPower injector AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD is not certified for installation within hazardous locations
environments.
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For more information about installing the AIR-PWRINJ-60RGDx= power injectors, see Cisco Aironet
Series Power Injectors AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1= and AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2= Installation Instructions.
Ethernet (PoE) Ports
The access point supports two Ethernet uplink port (one PoE-In port and one SPF fiber port), and two
PoE-Out ports. 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.
TipThe access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to
match the cable connections.
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.
Hardware Features
Fiber Option
Warning
NoteSFP modules are not hot-swappable. Plug and unplug the SFP module, the AP will reboot.
Class 1 laser product.
The factory-orderable fiber option provides a fiber input and output capability. Fiber data is transmitted
and received over a single or dual-strand fiber cable, depending on the SFP, which is connected to the
access point using these SFP modules:
Client data is passed to the network controller through the fiber connection via a fiber-capable switch or
controller. Configuration information can be found in the controller configuration guide of the switch or
controller you are using.
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1/2” NPT I/O Ports
The four 1/2-NPT I/O ports are located at the bottom of the access point. These ports are tapered pipe
threads. It is recommended that you use a 3/8” Allen wrench with 13-18" long wrench handle to remove
the port plug.
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Figure 1-81/2-NPT I/O Ports
1 AC or DC input3 PoE port
2 PoE port4 Fiber port
Loctite 565 Thread Sealant needs to be applied to the threads prior to the installation, as shown in the
following figure. Customer should supply certified 1/2” NPT conduit, gland, or adapter for each port
used for appropriate installation. (For example, Sealcon provides glands and adapters that are certified.
See
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Before You Begin
This chapter describes what steps you need to take before beginning the installation of your Access Point
and contains the following sections:
•Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-1
•Tools and Hardware, page 2-2
•Warnings, page 2-3
•Safety Information, page 2-3
•Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment, page 2-5
•Installation Guidelines, page 2-7
Unpacking the Access Point
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When you are unpacking the access point, do not remove the foam blocks attached to the antenna
connectors. The foam protects the antenna connectors during installation.
To unpack the access point, follow these steps:
Step 1Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2Return all packing materials to the shipping container, and save it.
Step 3Ensure that all items listed in “Package Contents” section on page 2-1 are included in the shipment. If
any item is damaged or missing, notify your sales representative.
Package Contents
The typical access point package contains the following items:
•Access point
–
–
–
•Mount kit (IOT-ACCPMK)
IW-6300H-AC-X-K9 (AC power model)
IW-6300H-DC-X–K9 (DC power model)
IW-6300H-DCW-X-K9 (DC wide range power model)
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•Ground lug and screws with lock washers
•Weatherization tape and anti-seize compound
Tools and Hardware
The tools and hardware used to install the access point are described in:
•Optional Tools and Hardware, page 2-2
•Optional Tools and Hardware That You Supply, page 2-2
•Pole Installation Hardware and Tools, page 2-3
Optional Tools and Hardware
The optional tools and hardware that can be obtained from Cisco are: