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Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point
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Chapter 3 Installation Instructions
Installation Options
Figure 3-1 Outdoor Access Point Connectors
Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and
possible safety hazards.
6. When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them to the outdoor
access point as shown in Figure 3-3.
--OR--
When using optional third-party external antennas, connect them to the outdoor access point as
described in the installation documents that shipped with those antennas.
7. If necessary, align the outdoor access point external antennas. The outdoor access point can be
ordered with two compact omnidirectional antennas, which normally do not require alignment when
the outdoor access point is mounted horizontally. For additional information on third-party external
antennas, refer to the installation documents that shipped with those antennas.
Pole-Top Installations
Warning When powered by 100- to 240-VAC 50/60 Hz, connect this equipment only to a twist-lock outdoor
lighting control as shown in
Figure 3-2 . Do not connect it to a twist-lock outdoor lighting control
powered by higher voltages.
While installing an outdoor access point on a light pole, you will typically perform the following
operations:
1. Mount the outdoor access point to the light pole within 3 feet (1 meter) of the outdoor lighting
control. Refer to the Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Pole, page 3-21 section.
2. Connect a 10 AWG or larger ground wire to the outdoor access point grounding screw, and make
sure it is connected to a reliable earth ground, such as a grounded pole or a grounding rod.
Loop the bare end of the ground wire about 7/8 of the way around the grounding screw, and tighten
the grounding screw to 20 ft-lbs. Do not overtighten!
2.4-GHz N-Type Connector
5 GHz
AC Power
N-Type
Connector
Connector
Ethernet and
DC Power
Connector