GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY Revised May 30, 2012 P/N: 78-19963-02 1 About this Guide 2 Introduction to the Access Point 3 Unpacking the Access Point 4 Configurations 5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point 6 Network Deployment Examples 7 Preparing the Access Point 8 Deploying the Access Point 9 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 10 In Case of Difficulty 11 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warr
1 About this Guide This guide is designed to familiarize yourself with your Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point and prepare it for use in your wireless network. Due to the complexity and number of product options available, this guide does not provide detailed mounting and configuration instructions.
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure This access point product has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Section 1.1307 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. Use is permitted with antenna gain not exceeding 8 dBi in both the 2.
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2 Introduction to the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a ruggedized outdoor access designed for service in mesh networks. The 1550 series leverages 802.11n technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas. The 1550 outdoor platform consists of Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) WLAN radios and with integrated spectrum intelligence (Clean Air).
3 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point: 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 on page 6 are included in the shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.
• 1000BASESX multimode Rugged SFP (GLC-SX-MM-RGD=) • Battery, 6 amp hour (AIR-1520-BATT-6AH=) • FIPS kit (AIRLAP-FIPSKIT=) • Third-party lightning arrestors as required by local authorities Supported Antennas Dual Band Antennas • Internal (2/4 dBi) • AIR-ANT2547V-N (4/7 dBi) • AIR-ANT2588P3M-N= (8/8 dBi) Mono Band Antennas (used on AIR-CAP1552EU/CU APs) 2.
4 Configurations There are two radio configurations for the 1552 AP radio, the 2 GHz MIMO radio and the 5 GHz MIMO radio. The 2GHz MIMO radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports channels 1-11 in US, 1-13 in Europe, and 1-13 in Japan.The 5GHz MIMO radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 – 5.35 GHz), the UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47 – 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 – 5.850 GHz). The configurations for the two 1552 radios are: • AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 2.
Regulatory Domains The 1550 series supports the following regulatory domains (shown as “x” in the model numbers): • -A FCC/North America, including Canada, Mexico, and some South American countries • -C China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt • -E ETSI and many European, Middle Eastern, and African countries (EMEA) • -K Korea • -M Kuwait and Saudi Arabia • -N Non-FCC, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, Panama, and Mexico • -Q Japan (5.47-5.
Figure 1 Access Point Bottom Connectors - Models AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 and AIR-CAP1552H-x-K9 1 2 5 6 282137 4 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 Antenna port 4 6 Fiber port 2 Antenna port 5 7 PoE-out port 3 Antenna port 6 8 LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2) 4 AC power connector for model AIR-CAP1552H-x-K9 only 9 PoE-in port 5 AC power connector for model AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 only Note 10 Antenna ports 1, 2 and 3 are not shown in Figure 1.
Figure 2 Access Point Left Side Connectors - Models AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 and AIR-CAP1552H-x-K9 2 282138 1 1 Console Port Figure 3 Not used 2 Access Point Bottom Connectors - Model AIR-CAP1552I-x-K9 2 3 4 5 282139 1 1 AC Connector 4 LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2) 2 Not used 5 Ethernet backhaul connector 3 Console port 11
Figure 4 Access Point Bottom and Left Side Connectors - Model AIR-CAP1552C-x-K9 2 3 4 5 6 282140 1 1 F-Connector adapter (splitter) for cable 4 Console port (optional) 2 Not used 5 LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2) 3 Not used 6 Not used The RF splitter components are shown in Figure 5.
RF Splitter Components 255265 Figure 5 1 2 3 1 RF splitter attenuator (ATTN) 2 RF splitter shunt (SHUNT) 3 F-Connector adapter (splitter) for cable POC (optional) Figure 6 shows the access point DC power connector and ground lug.
Figure 6 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (All Models) 2 3 4 282141 1 1 DC power port 3 Bracket mounting nut 2 Bracket mounting hole 4 Ground lug location Radio Operation The 1552 access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/g/n radio for wireless backhaul in the Mesh. The 2 GHz b/g/n radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports channels 1-11 in US, 1-13 in Europe, and 1-13 in Japan.
External Antenna Option Warning In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas up to 8 dBi gain for this product should be placed no less than 20cm (8") from your body or nearby persons. This distance shall be increased to 40cm (16") with antennas that have gain between 8 and 14 dBi. Statement 339 Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits.
Figure 7 Access Point External Antenna Connectors - Models AP-CAP1552E-x-K9 and Models AP-CAP1552H-x-K9 1 2 5 6 282142 4 3 1 N-Type Connector - Antenna port 4 (TX/RX 3 2 N-Type Connector - Antenna port 5 (RX) 16 N-Type Connector - Antenna port 6 (TX/RX)
Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas-Installed Only on Models AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 and AIR-CAP1552H-x-K9 282145 Figure 8 1 2 1 Antenna connected to antenna port 4 (Type-N 3 connector) (TX/RX) 2 Antenna connected to antenna port 5 (Type-N connector) (RX only) Note 3 Antenna connected to antenna port 6 (Type-N connector) (TX/RX) The FCC limits the amount of power this device can transmit. Power transmitted is a combination of the amplification of the signal and the antenna gain.
Integrated Antenna Option The 1552C and 1552I models use the Integrated Low Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Dipole Antenna Array. The antenna contains an array of three dual-band dipole antennas. The three dipole antennas are contained within this single radome, thereby greatly reducing the antennas visual footprint, and greatly reducing the possibility of snagging the antenna on the cable bundle, the RF cable, or test cables. The antennas operate over both 2.4 GHz and 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands.
Access Point Cisco Integrated Low-Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Omni Antenna Array – Built-In on Models AIR-CAP1552C-x-K9 and AIR-CAP1552I-x-K9 209188 Figure 9 4 1 2 3 Antenna element (TX/RX) 1 Integrated Low-Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz 3 Omni Antenna Array Unit - PID AIR-ANT2547V-N 2 Antenna element (RX only) Antenna element (TX/RX) 4 Antenna Mounting Configurations The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product.
Power Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
The 1550 series access point can be connected to more than one power source. The access point detects available input sources and switches to the preferred power source using the following prioritization: • AC or POC power • External DC power • Power injector PoE power (same as 1520) • Internal battery power Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028 Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
• 4-ft (1.2-m) streetlight power tap adapter for light pole installations in the US and Canada (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-R3P=). Ethernet (PoE) Ports The access point supports an Ethernet uplink port (PoE-In) and a PoE out port (PoE-Out). The access point Ethernet uplink port uses an RJ-45 connector (with weatherproofing) to link the access point to the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T network.
Fiber Option Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 The factory-orderable fiber option provides a fiber input and output capability. Fiber data is transmitted and received over a single-strand fiber cable, which is connected to the access point using these small-factor pluggable (SFP) modules: • 100BASE-BX10-U fiber Rugged SFP module • 1000BASELX single-mode Rugged SFP module • 1000BASESX multimode Rugged SFP module Note SFP modules are not hot-swappable.
When the access point does not have a wired Ethernet connection to the controller (through a switch), the radio role is called a MAP. The MAPs have a wireless connection (through the backhaul interface) to other MAPs and finally to a RAP which has an Ethernet connection through a switch to the controller. MAPs may also have a wired Ethernet connection to a local LAN and serve as a bridge endpoint for that LAN (using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge connection).
Figure 11 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example 255495 (5 GHz) Point-to-Multipoint Bridging The access points can be used as a RAP to connect multiple remote MAPs with their associated wired networks. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for each access point. Wireless client access can be provided over the bridging link; however, if bridging between tall buildings, the 2.
Point-to-Multipoint Mesh Network The access point is typically deployed in a mesh network configuration. In a typical mesh deployment, one or more RAPs have a wired network connection through a switch to a controller. Other remote MAPs without wired network connections use the backhaul feature to optimally link to a RAP that is connected to the wired network. In the mesh network, the links between the access points are referred to as the backhaul links.
Layer 3 Network Operation The access points support Layer 3 network operation. Access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Layer 3 operation is scalable and is the recommended operation. Figure 14 illustrates a typical Layer-3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a controller.
Site Surveys Cisco recommends that you perform a site survey before installing the equipment. A site survey reveals problems that can be resolved before the network is operational. Because 802.11a/b/g/n operates in an unlicensed spectrum, there may be sources of interference from other 802.11a wireless devices (especially in multi-tenant buildings) that could degrade your 802.11 signals. A site survey can determine if such interference exists at the time of deployment.
To avoid receiver damage and PER degradation, you can use one of the following techniques: • Separate the omnidirectional antennas by at least 2 ft (0.6 m) to avoid receiver damage or by at least 25 ft (7.6 m) to avoid PER degradation. • Reduce the configured transmit power to the minimum level. • Cable the radios together using a combination of attenuators, combiners, or splitters to achieve a total attenuation of at least 60 dB.
Before You Begin Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 Before you begin the installation process: • Become familiar with the procedures for mounting the access point. • Become familiar with the access point connections (Figure 1 on page 10, Figure 2 on page 11, and Figure 6 on page 14). • Verify that the switch you are using to connect the controller is configured properly.
Step 1 Open your web-browser and enter the IP address of your wireless LAN controller. Be sure to precede the IP address with https://. A login screen appears. Step 2 Enter your username and password. The default case-sensitive username and password are admin and admin. The Summary page appears. Step 3 From the top menu bar, click CONTROLLER. The Controller General page appears. Step 4 Verify that the CAPWAP Transport Mode is set to Layer 3. If it is not, change it to Layer 3 and click Apply.
Step 5 Enter the MAC address of the access point in the MAC Address field. You can also use the config macfilter add command to add a MAC filter entry to the controller. Step 6 Select a WLAN ID or Any WLAN from the WLAN ID pop-up menu. Step 7 Enter a description (32 characters maximum) of the access point in the Description field. Step 8 Choose an interface from the Interface Name pop-up menu. Step 9 Click Apply. Step 10 Repeat this process to add other access points to the list.
Configuring DHCP Option 43 You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling each access point to find and join a controller. This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. Additional information about Microsoft DHCP Option 43 is available on Cisco.com at the following URL: http://www.cisco.
Access Point Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Cisco AP c1300 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Cisco AP c15001 Cisco AP.OAP15002, Cisco AP.LAP15102, or Cisco AP.LAP15052 Airespace.AP12003 Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Cisco AP c1520 Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Cisco AP c1550 1. For controller release 4.1 or later. 2. For controller release 4.0, the VCI depends on the model. 3. For controller release 3.2.
Step 3 Add the Option 60 line using the following syntax: option 60 ascii “VCI string” For the VCI string, use the value from Table 1. The quotation marks must be included. Step 4 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax: option 43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List” For example, if you are configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1000, 1500, or 1550 series access points using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.
Step 4 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax: option 43 hex hex string The hex string is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below: Type + Length + Value Type is always f1(hex). Length is the number of controller management IP addresses times 4 in hex. Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex. For example, suppose that there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses, 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex).
Models Certification Numbers AIR-CAP1552E-A-K9 AIR-CAP1552H-A-K9 FCC ID: LDK102074P AIR-CAP1552C-A-K9 AIR-CAP1552I-A-K9 AIR-CAP1552EU-A-K9 AIR-CAP1552CU-A-K9 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO.
This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210.
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC 42
The following standards were applied: EMC—EMC-EN 301.489-1 v1.8.1; EN 301.489-17 v2.1.1 Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2005; EN 50385: 2002 Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The product carries the CE Mark: Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure United States This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to ANSI C 95.
Australia This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans as referenced in the Australian Radiation Protection standard and has been evaluated to the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) limits. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 8" (20cm) for antenna gains up to 8 dBi and 16" (40cm) for antenna gains from 8.1 to 14 dbi.
English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions.
English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure 4.7.6 The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications. If interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear. 4.7.
Figure 15 Reglatory Information for Brazil Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. English Translation This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference, including interference from stations of the same kind.
10 In Case of Difficulty Help is available from Cisco should you experience difficulties; however, before contacting Cisco, look for a solution to your problem in the following places: • The Troubleshooting section of this guide • The troubleshooting section of the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide • The Troubleshooting a Mesh Network troubleshooting guide found on cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8368/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.
Guidelines for Using the Access Point You should keep these guidelines in mind when you use the access point: • The access points can only communicate with controllers and cannot operate independently in standalone mode. • The access point communicates only with controllers and does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS). The access points cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when an access point associates to it.
Checking the LEDs Four LEDs, located between the PoE-In and PoE-Out connectors, monitor the status of the access point power, uplinks, and radios. Figure 16 identifies and describes the LED functions. Table 2 provides additional LED signal information. Figure 16 Access Point LEDs –Shown on the Bottom of Model AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 1 3 2 4 5 6 282144 4 1 RF-2 LED—Status of the 5 GHz MIMO backhaul radio 3 Uplink LED—Ethernet, cable, or fiber status 2 RF-1 LED—Status of the 2.
Table 2 Access Point LED Signals LED Color1, 2 Meaning STATUS Black No power applied or LED off. Steady green Access point is operational. Blinking green Download or upgrade of Cisco IOS image file in progress. Steady amber Mesh neighbor access point discovery in progress. Blinking amber Mesh authentication in progress. Blinking red / green /amber CAPWAP discovery in progress. UPLINK RF-1 RF-2 Steady red Firmware failure. Contact your support organization for assistance.
Misconfigured Access Point IP address IP address misconfiguration can occur when you are re-addressing a segment of your mesh network and you start at the mesh access point connected to the wired network (RAP). To avoid this problem, always start the IP addressing changes from the farthest access point and work your way back to the root access point.
11 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements from Cisco.com. 1. Launch your browser, and go to this URL: http://www.cisco.
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