User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide
- Contents
- Preface
- Overview
- Installation Overview
- Mounting and Alignment Overview
- Stacking Bridges
- Configuring the Bridge for the First Time
- Using the Web-Browser Interface
- Using the Command-Line Interface
- Troubleshooting
- Translated Safety Warnings
- Statement 84—Warning Definition
- Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning
- Statement 332—Antenna Installation Warning
- Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity
- Statement 1004—Installation Instructions
- Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker
- Statement 1024—Ground Conductor
- Statement 1040—Product Disposal
- Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna
- Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
- Department of Communications—Canada
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Bridges in Taiwan
- Bridge Specifications
- Channels and Antenna Settings
- Glossary
- Index
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Chapter 2 Installation Overview
Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines
Because the bridge is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce
throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
• Install the bridge in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from
the bridge.
• Install the bridge at a height sufficient to provide clear line-of-sight signal path.
Site Surveys
Every network application is a unique installation. Before installing multiple bridges, you should
perform a site survey to determine the optimum use of networking components and to maximize range,
coverage, and network performance.
Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey:
• Data rates—Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates. The maximum radio
range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. A decrease in receiver sensitivity occurs as the
radio data increases.
• Antenna type and placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio
range. As a general rule, range increases in proportion to antenna height. However, do not place the
antenna higher than necessary, because the extra height also increases potential interference from
other unlicensed radio systems.
• Physical environment—Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas.
• Obstructions—Physical obstructions such as buildings, trees, or hills can hinder performance of
wireless devices. Avoid locating the devices in a location where there is an obstruction between the
sending and receiving antennas.
Unpacking the Bridge
Follow these steps to unpack the bridge:
Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. If any item
is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.