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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
Warning When installing the Cisco-supplied street light adapter to the outdoor access point AC Power
Connector, ALWAYS connect the outdoor access point end of the cable FIRST. When removing the
Cisco-supplied street light adapter, ALWAYS disconnect the outdoor access point end of the cable
LAST.
Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and
possible safety hazards.
Note You should hand tighten the cable connector on the outdoor access point end to between 15 and
20 inch-pounds.
Note Move the AC Power Connector cap to the Ethernet and DC Power connector, because that
connector is not used in pole-top deployments.
10. Turn power back on to the outdoor lighting control fixture at the designated circuits.
11. Use a pocket level to verify that the outdoor access point is horizontal, and tighten its adjustment
screws.
12. 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.
13. 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.
Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Wall or Overhang
While installing a rooftop outdoor access point on a wall or overhang, you will typically use the
Cisco-supplied mounting plate and perform the following operations:
Note When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is
used, this cabling should be installed in accordance with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit,
as detailed in Article 725 of the National Electric Code (NEC). Such requirements include, but
are not limited to, routing the Class 2 cabling away from AC power lines and AC building wiring,
and limiting the exposed cable runs external to the building to less than 140ft (42m) – or is
directly buried or in underground conduit, where a continuous metallic cable shield or a