User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
- Preface
- Objectives
- Audience
- Organization
- Conventions
- Related Documents
- Finding the Product Serial Number
- Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines
- About the 1532 Access Point
- Hardware Models
- Hardware Features
- Network Deployment Examples
- Unpacking the Access Point
- Tools and Hardware
- Warnings
- Safety Information
- Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment
- Installation Guidelines
- Mounting the Access Point
- Installation Options
- Access Point Mounting Orientation
- Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mounting Kit
- Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mount Kit
- Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit
- Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit
- Horizontally Mounting the Access Point with Optional Horizontal Mount Plate
- Installing AP Cover or Solar Shield (AIR-ACC1530-CVR=)
- Installing Antennas
- Grounding the Access Point
- Powering the Access Point
- Configuring the Access Point
- What to Do Next
- Guidelines for Using the Access Points
- Important Notes
- Controller MAC Filter List
- Using DHCP Option 43
- Monitoring the Access Point LEDs
- Verifying Controller Association
- Changing the Bridge Group Name
- Access Point Power Injector
- Using the Reset Button
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
- Industry Canada
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
- Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan
- Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil
- Overview
- Configuring Option 43 for 1000, 1500, and 1530 Series Access Points
- Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, 1520, and 1530 Series Access Points
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Chapter 1 Overview
Hardware Features
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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AP1532I (Internal Antenna)
The 1532I access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/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 the US, 1-13 in
Europe, and 1-13 in Japan. It has 3 transmitters with a maximum total output power of 29 dBm for
802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable for 8 levels in 3 dB steps. It has three receivers that
enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 5 GHz a/n radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 - 5.35 GHz), UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47
- 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 - 5.850 GHz). It has two transmitters with a maximum
total output power of 27 dBm depending on the regulatory domain. The total maximum output power for
the upper ISM band is 28 dBm for A-domain. Tx power settings will change depending on the regulatory
domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB steps. Its three receivers enable maximum-ratio combining
(MRC).
The 1532I access point is equipped with three integrated dual-band antennas with 3 dBi gain at 2 GHz
and 5 dBi gain at 5 GHz.
AP1532E (External Antenna)
The 1532E access point is equipped with four N-type RF connectors. The 1532E can be configured via
software to support dual band or single band antennas. When configured for dual band antennas, antenna
ports 1 and 2 on the bottom of the unit (Figure 1-2) are used to support multiple input/multiple output
(MIMO) operation on both 2.4 and 5 GHz radios. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2547V-N or
AIR-ANT2547VG-N omindirectional antennas, the antenna can be connected directly to the access
point (Figure 2-15). If the antennas are remotely located, an appropriate low loss RF cable should be
used.
Note Ensure that the antenna band mode is configured before the 1532E access point is installed.
When configured for single band antennas, antenna port 1 and antenna port 2 support MIMO operation
for the 2.4 GHz radio, and antenna ports 3 and 4 (Figure 1-3) support MIMO on the 5 GHz radio. See
the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on the software configuration.
Multiple Power Sources
The 1530 series access point supports these power sources:
• DC power – 24-57 VDC
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) – For more information, see “Powering the Access Point” section on
page 2-38.
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
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