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3/11/05 Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Power Requirements
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Note that the Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point can receive power over the CAT-5 cable from
network equipment. Refer to Power Over Ethernet for more information about this option.
The Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point can be powered from an optional factory-supplied
external AC-to-48 VDC power adapter. If you are powering the Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access
point using an external adapter, plug the adapter into the 48 VDC power jack on the side of the Cisco
1000 Series lightweight access point.
The Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point includes two 802.11a and two 802.11b/g high-gain
internal antennas, which provide omnidirectional coverage. However, some Cisco 1000 Series light-
weight access point models and the Cisco 1030 remote edge lightweight access point can also use
optional factory-supplied external high-gain and/or directional antennas, as described in Cisco 1000
Series Lightweight Access Point External and Internal Antennas. When you are using external antennas,
plug them into the male reverse-polarity TNC jacks on the side of the AIR-AP1020-A-K9,
AIR-AP1020-E-K9, AIR-AP1020-J-K9, AIR-AP1030-A-K9, AIR-AP1030-E-K9, and AIR-AP1030-J-K9
Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points as described in the Internal-Antenna AP1010 Cisco 1000
Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g Lightweight Access Point Quick Start Guide.
About Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Power RequirementsCisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Power
Requirements
Each Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point requires a 48 VDC nominal (between 38 and 57 VDC)
power source capable of providing 7 Watts. The polarity of the DC source does not matter because the
Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point can use either a +48 VDC or a -48 VDC nominal source.
Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points can receive power from the Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight
Access Point External Power Supply (which draws power from a 110-220 VAC electrical outlet) plugged
into the side of the Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point case, or from Power Over Ethernet.
Note: The Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points must use the factory-supplied
internal or external antennas to avoid violating FCC regulations and voiding the
user’s authority to operate the equipment, as described in FCC Statements for Cisco
1000 Series Lightweight Access Points.