Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Mounting the Access Point on a Pole When installing an access point on a vertical pole, mast, or a streetlight pole, you should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit. The kit supports metal, wood, or fiberglass poles from 2 to 16 inches in diameter.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-9 1 Pole Clamp Bracket Adjustment Hole Locations Pole size indicators • 2 to 6 in. • 6 to 11 in. • 11 to 16 in.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL To assemble the pole clamp bracket, perform these steps: Step 1 Position the strap brackets on the pole clamp bracket for the pole diameter you are using and secure each strap bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers) (see Figure 2-10). Tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 ft lbs (17.6 to 20.3 Nm). Figure 2-10 Assembled Pole Clamp Bracket and Strap Brackets 1 M8 x1.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 2 Screw the M8 nut onto the pole clamp bracket support bolt, and tighten just enough to prevent the bolt from falling off. Step 3 Go to the “Pole Mounting” section on page 2-24. Pole Mounting The access point can be installed where power is available, without the need for a wired LAN connection. The access point uses intelligent wireless routing that is based on the Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-11 Step 3 Clamp Bracket Assembly Mounted on Poles Larger than 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) 1 Pole clamp bracket 3 Metal mounting strap 2 Strap slot in strap bracket 4 Pole For pole diameters of 3.5 in. (8.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-12 1 Caution Step 4 Metal Strap Open Space for 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) and Smaller Poles Metal strap open space Do not place the metal straps in the large open area between the pole clamp bracket and the strap brackets, because this does not properly secure the access point. Position the pole clamp bracket on the pole as needed before tightening the metal bands.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 5 Tighten the metal bands using the band strap tool (Cisco AIR-BAND-IT-TOOL=), following the operating instructions in the box with the tool. Ensure the metal bands are as tight as possible. Step 6 Place the mounting bracket onto the pole clamp bracket support bolt (see Figure 2-13). Step 7 For vertical poles, position the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2-13.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 11 Screw a M8 x16 bolt (without a flat or lock washer) in the top support bolt hole on each side the access point (see Figure 2-14). Do not screw the bolt all the way in. Leave a gap of approximately 0.25 in (0.635 cm).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 12 Position the two bolts on the access point into the access point quick-mount notch on the mounting bracket (see Figure 2-15). Note The access point should be positioned with the LEDs on the bottom to allow viewing from the ground and with the hinged cover facing out.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Cable Strand Mounting When mounting the access point on a cable strand, you must use the optional strand mount kit. The kit contains several parts that you should assemble before mounting on a cable strand.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-16 1 Step 2 Clamp Bracket with Cable Clamps Cable strand bracket 2 Two cable clamps, flat washer, and M8 flange nut. Attach the strand bracket to the access point using two M8 x16 bolts (with flat and lock washers) on each side of the access point (see Figure 2-17). Only hand-tighten the bolts.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-17 Strand Bracket Attached to Access Point 1 Strand bracket 2 First M8 x16 bolt (with flat and lock washers) 3 Second M8 x16 bolt (with flat and lock washers) Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-32 OL-12632-03
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 3 Place the clamp bracket on the strand support cable (see Figure 2-18). On each cable support bolt, ensure that one cable clamp is placed on each side of the support cable (see Figure 2-20). Tighten the two M8 flange nuts to 13 to 15 in. lbs (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-19 Location of Strand Clips 1 Strand clamp bracket 5 Fiber or cable bundle 2 Flat washer 6 Cable clip 3 M8 flange nut 7 Cable clip 4 Strand support cable Note The strand support cable might have to be pulled away from the fiber or cable bundle. Be sure to resecure the cable as necessary. Note The strand support cable and the mounting hardware provide grounding for the access point.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 4 Select the appropriate hole pair (see Figure 2-20) for the orientation of the cable strand where you will mount your access point. The strand bracket contains several support hole pairs that allows the user to mount the access point onto cable strands that are horizontal or sloped (see Figure 2-20).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 5 Insert the two support bolts located on back of the clamp bracket (see Figure 2-21) into the strand bracket support hole pairs for your strand orientation. Screw two M8 flange nuts on the support bolts, and tighten to 13 to 15 in. lbs (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 6 When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them to the access point as shown in Figure 2-22.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 7 Continue with the “Grounding the Access Point” section on page 2-46 and the “Powering the Access Point” section on page 2-50.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-23 1 Access Point Front View M8 x32 bolts 2 Cover hinge M8 x32 bolts Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover To close the access point cover, follow these steps: Step 1 When closing the access point cover, be careful not to pinch internal wires. Step 2 Carefully position the cover flush with all sides of the access point, then slowly hand-tighten each bolt.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-24 Hinged Cover Bolt Tightning Sequence - New PIcture Needed Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-40 OL-12632-03
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Using the Reset Button The access point has a reset button located on the bottom of the unit (see Figure 2-25). The reset button is recessed in a small hole that is sealed with a screw and a rubber gasket. The reset button can be used to perform these functions: • Reset the access point—press the reset button for less than 10 seconds. • Disable battery backup power—press the reset button for more than 10 seconds.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installing the Access Point in Hazardous Locations REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Disabling Backup Battery Power To disable battery backup power, follow these steps: Step 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the reset button screw. Be careful not to loose the screw. Step 2 Use a straighten paper clip and push the reset button for greater than 10 seconds.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installing the Access Point in Hazardous Locations REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Warnings Warning Do not disconnect connections to this equipment unless power has been removed or you have verified that the area is nonhazardous. Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other means provided with this product. Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installing the Access Point in Hazardous Locations REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table 4 Interpreting the Hazardous Compliance Label Label Marking Description Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Defines the environment in which the access point can be used: • Class I—Environment containing flammable gases, vapors, or liquids • Division 2—Environmental classification used by the U.S. and Canada • Groups A, B, C, D—Gas identification for the U.S.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installing the Access Point in Hazardous Locations REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Label Marking Description IECEx Certificate XXXXXX IECEx certificate number. Technical evaluation has been completed and quality assessment is in progress. Certificate will be issued when quality assessment is complete. II 3 G Ex nA II T5 EU marking to indicate the product complies with the ATEX directive: • Ex—EU symbol to denote explosive atmosphere • II— Equipment group.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Grounding the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Grounding the Access Point See the “Grounding the Access Point” section on page 2-46 for grounding instructions. Grounding the Access Point The access point must be grounded prior to connecting power. Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL – Single mode LC receptacle Warning Note • Eight screws • Two small take-up reels • Two large take-up reels • One liquid tight adapter—accepts a cable diameter of 0.20 to 0.35 in. (0.51 to 0.89 cm) Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 You need a customer supplied outdoor-rated fiber-optic cable with an LC connector. The cable diameter must be 0.20 to 0.35 in. (0.52 to 0.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-27 Fiber-Optic Cable Components 1 SCTE 5/8 plug 4 Four screws for each reel assembly 2 SFP module slot 5 Fiber-optic connector plug 3 Fiber reels (large reel with small reel on top) Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-48 OL-12632-03
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 7 Loosen the round end of the liquid tight connector by turning counterclockwise, but do not remove (see Figure 2-28). Figure 2-28 1 Thread end Liquid -Tight Adapter 2 Round end Step 8 Carefully screw the threaded end of the adapter into the access point and hand-tighten.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Powering the Access Point The access point can be powered by one of these methods: • PoE—56 VDC – Connecting a 1520 Series Power Injector, page 2-50 • AC power – 100 to 480 VAC—Connecting Streetlight AC Power, page 2-55 – 120 VAC—Connecting an AC Power Cable to the Access Point, page 2-58 • External 12 VDC – Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point, page 2-59 • POC—40 to 90 VAC (Quasi-AC) – Connecting
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Tip To forward bridge traffic, add a switch between the power injector and controller. Refer to the Deployment Guide: Cisco Mesh Networking Solution for more information. Step 4 Ensure that the antennas are connected and that a ground is attached to the access point before you apply power to the access point.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-29 1 Step 4 Location of Ethernet Liquid -Tight Adapters PoE-out port 2 PoE-in port Loosen the round end of the liquid tight adapter by turning counterclockwise, but do not remove (see Figure 2-30).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 1 Thread end 2 Round end Step 5 Insert the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable into the round end of the liquid tight adapter (see Figure 2-30), and pull several inches of cable through the adapter. Step 6 Install an RJ-45 connector on the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable using your Ethernet cable installation tool. Warning Step 7 To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-31 Inserting RJ-45 Connector into the Ethernet Port Opening in Case 1 Liquid tight adapter 3 RJ-45 connector 2 Ethernet port opening in access point case 4 Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable Step 8 Slide the liquid tight adapter towards the access point, and screw the threaded end of the adapter into the access point, and hand-tighten.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Connecting Streetlight AC Power The access point can be installed on a streetlight pole and powered from a streetlight outdoor light control using the optional streetlight power tap adapter. Caution The access point can be powered by a light pole twist-lock outdoor light control that provides 100-to 480-VAC 50/60 Hz power. Do not connect to an outdoor light control powered by higher voltages.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL If your access point contains a backup battery pack, you must press the reset button for 10 seconds or more (see the “Disabling Backup Battery Power” section on page 2-42.) Step 3 When using the streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-R3P=), ensure that the access point is mounted within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 9 Connect the streetlight power tap adapter to the access point AC power connector, as shown in Figure 2-33. Hand-tighten the connector. Figure 2-33 1 AC Power Connector AC power connector Step 10 Plug the streetlight power tap adapter into the outdoor light control fixture, as shown in Figure 2-32. Step 11 Plug the outdoor light control into the streetlight power tap adapter.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Connecting an AC Power Cable to the Access Point When powering the access point with AC power other than the streetlight power tap adapter, you must ensure that the following conditions are observed: 1. Warning Caution Note AC power can be conveniently removed from the unit. The power should not be removed by disconnecting the AC power connector on the unit.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 3 .Align the notch in the AC power cable connector with the key in the access point AC power connector, and push the cable connector into the access point connector (see Figure 2-33). When fully seated, rotate the cable connector ring clockwise until hand-tight. Step 4 Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 3 Use an adjustable wrench, a 22 mm socket, or a Sealcon S-2200 -WR wrench to remove the plug in the DC power connector opening (see Figure 2-34 for the location of the DC power connector).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 4 Loosen the round end of the liquid tight adapter by turning counterclockwise, but do not remove (see Figure 2-35). Figure 2-35 1 Note Thread end Liquid Tight Adapter 2 Round end The liquid tight adapter accepts a cable diameter of 0.20 to 0.35 in. (0.51 to 0.89 cm).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 7 Insert each wire into the two-position terminal strip (supplied), and tighten each wire using a 0.1 in. (0.25 cm) flat screw driver (see Figure 2-36).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 8 Insert the two-position terminal strip into the DC power opening in the access point case, and carefully push the terminal strip into the internal connector (see Figure 2-37).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 2 Warning Ensure that all power sources have been disconnected from the access point. This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028 If your access point contains a backup battery pack, you must press the reset button for 10 seconds or more (see the “Disabling Backup Battery Power” section on page 2-42.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 8 Use a Phillips screw driver, and loosen, but be careful not to remove the set-screw. Step 9 Cut the cable stinger connector’s pin (see Figure 2-39) to 0.75 + 0.1 in. (1.91 + 0.25 cm). Figure 2-39 1 Cable Stinger Connector Pin Pin length is 0.75 + 0.1in. (1.91 + 0.25 cm). Step 10 Insert the cable Stinger connector pin into the cable POC connector opening in the access point case.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Powering the Access Point REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for more information on configuring, monitoring, and operating your access points. The following lists some of the configuration settings you might want to reconfigure: • Selecting a backhaul channel when using the 4.
REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL CH A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Guidelines for Using the Access Points REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Guidelines for Using the Access Points You should keep these guidelines in mind when you use the access points: • The access point can only communicate with controllers and cannot operate independently. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Controller MAC Filter List REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • If a RAP is unable to connect to a controller over the wired ports, it attempts to connect using the wireless network. This results in additional delays when multiple potential wireless paths are available. • If a MAP is unable to connect to a RAP using a wireless connection, it then attempts to connect using any available wired port.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using DHCP Option 43 REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Using DHCP Option 43 You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling the access point to find and join a controller. Refer to the product documentation for your DHCP server for instructions on configuring DHCP Option 43. For additional information, refer to the “Configuring DHCP Option 43” section on page F-1.
