GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1552S Outdoor Mesh Access Points INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY November 8, 2011 P/N: 78-20281-01 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 ISA100 Backbone Router and Infrared-based Security 7 Network Deployment Examples 8 Preparing the Access Point 9 Deploying the Access Point 10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 11 In Case of Diff
1 About this Guide This guide is designed to familiarize yourself with your Cisco Aironet 1552S 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 with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided and/or supported by Cisco Systems. The use software or firmware not supported/provided by Cisco Systems may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory requirements.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 2 Introduction to the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1552S Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a ruggedized outdoor access designed for service in mesh networks in hazardous locations. It contains an ISA100.
command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Network Control System (NCS) network management system to manage the controller and the associated access points. The access point is compliant with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and employs hardware-based Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption between wireless nodes to provide end-to-end security. 3 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point: Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
• 100BASE-BX10-U rugged SFP (GLC-FE-100BX-URGD=), includes two fiber reels • 1000BASELX single-mode Rugged SFP (GLC-LX-SM-7GD=) • 1000BASESX multimode Rugged SFP (GLC-SX-MM-2GD=) • Third-party lightning arrestors as required by local authorities 4 Configurations There are two powering options for the 1552S AP. The AP can be ordered with either an AC (100-240 V) power input or 24 V DC or 12 V DC power input, depending on the model. The 802.11n MIMO radios operate in the 2.
For the latest details and accurate listing of country homologation, refer to “Table 3. 802.11abgn Mesh Access Points” on the Wireless-LAN-Compliance-Status page at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5679/ps5861/product_data_sheet0900aecd80 537b6a.html#wp9005628 5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point The following illustrations show identify the access point connections.
1 Antenna port 4 (ISA100.11a) 6 2 will not be seen (remove from table) 7 3 Antenna port 6 (ISA100.11a) 4 AC (1552SA) or 24 VDC (1552SD) 9 power input port and fiber backhaul port Ethernet 5 Not used IR window 8 will not be seen (remove from table) PoE-out port LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2) Antenna ports 1, 2 and 3 are not shown in Figure 1. These ports are for the 802.11n radio antennas.
Figure 3 shows the access point DC power connector and ground lug. Figure 3 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (All Models) 2 3 4 282141 1 1 12-VDC 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.
External Antenna Option Warning In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 20cm from your body or nearby persons. 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. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or death.
Figure 4 Access Point External Antenna Connectors - Model AP-CAP1552Sy-x-K9 1 2 5 6 282142 4 3 1 Antenna port 4 (ISA100.11a) 2 will not be seen (remove from table) 3 Antenna port 6 (ISA100.
Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas-Installed Only on Models AIR-CAP1552Sy-x-K9 282145 Figure 5 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 12 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.
Power 1 Integrated Low-Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz 3 Omni Antenna Array Unit - PID AIR-ANT2547V-N Antenna element (TX/RX) 2 Antenna element (RX only) Antenna element (TX/RX) 4 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.
The 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: For AIR-CAP1552SA-x-K9, the powering priority is the following: 1. 100-240 VAC 2. 12 VDC For AIR-CAP1552SD-x-K9, the powering priority is the following: 1. 24 VDC (19-30 V range) 2. 12 VDC Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit.
Tip The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the cable connections. Fiber Option Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 The factory-orderable fiber option provides a fiber input and output capability.
over the network. Once a key is deployed to a BBR, it is validated by the WDM before the BBR can join the wireless sensor network. Key deployment is a one-time activity; that is, the devices can rejoin the network after power down or after any other service interruptions without rekeying the device. Once the BBR is authenticated, it joins the sensor network. The PDA can be used to monitor the status of the authenticated device and the handheld displays status such as Discover, Secure, Joined, or Not Joined.
each one parenting the same or different wireless networks. There can be more than one RAP for the same mesh network for redundancy. RAPs and MAPs can support wireless clients on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz band. Client access on 5-GHz is called universal client access. When the access point does not have a wired Ethernet connection to the controller (through a switch), the radio role is called a MAP.
Figure 6 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points RAP Network WCS MAP 4 MAP 7 MAP 2 MAP 3 MAP 6 MAP 5 MAP 8 MAP 9 148441 MAP 1 8 Preparing the Access Point The access point is a radio device which is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range.
• You can install the access point at any height, but best throughput is achieved when the access points are mounted at the same height. Note To perform path loss calculation and to determine how far apart to install access points, consult an RF planning expert. 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.
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment The radios on outdoor units (bridges) have higher transmit power levels than radios on indoor units (access points). When you test radios in a link, you must avoid exceeding the maximum receive input level of the receiver. At levels higher than the normal the operating range and packet error rate (PER) performance of the receiver is degraded. At even higher levels, the receiver can be permanently damaged.
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 7, Figure 2 on page 8, and Figure 3 on page 9). • 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 2. 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).
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: 3. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 4. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
Cisco Aironet Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. This device has been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 4 dBi for 802.11 and 14 dBi for the sensor (802.15.4) radio in the 2.4 GHz band and 7 dBi in the 5 GHz band.
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC 34
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 This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance MPE 0.79 mW/cm 2 Distance Limit 17.79 cm (7 inches) 1.
This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1550 series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
• United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at this URL: www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular Telecommunications Association at this URL: www.wow-com.com • The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this URL: www.mmfai.org Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
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.
11 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 the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Design Guide • The Tools and Resources section on the Technical Support and Documentation page on Cisco.com Follow these steps to contact the Technical Assistance Center on Cisco.com: Step 1 Open your browser and go to http://www.cisco.
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