GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY Revised July 05, 2013 P/N: 78-19963-02 1 About this Guide 2 Introduction to the Access Point 3 Unpacking the Access Point 4 Radio Configuration 5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point 6 AP Pole/Wall Mount 7 Preparing the Access Point 8 Deploying the Access Point 9 In Case of Difficulty 10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 11 Warranty
1 About this Guide This guide is designed to familiarize you with your Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point and prepare it for use in your wireless network. For in-depth details on configuring a wireless mesh network, please see: • Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide Detailed configuration information can also be found in the Cisco wireless LAN controller documentation for the controller and software release you are using. These documents are available on Cisco.com.
Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Statement 1015 Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
2 Introduction to the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a rugged outdoor access point designed for service in mesh networks. The 1530 series leverages 802.11n technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas. The 1530 AP series contains a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio with an option to configure in centralized, Flexconnect, or mesh mode. The 2.
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 5 are included in the shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.
Antennas 1532I Antennas • Internal (3/5 dBi) 1532E Antennas Dual Band Antennas • AIR-ANT2547V-N (4/7 dBi, OMNI) • AIR-ANT2547VG-N same as above but gray in color (4/7dBi, OMNI) • AIR-ANT2588P3M-N= (8/8 dBi, dual polarized patch) Mono Band Antennas 2.
4 Radio Configuration There are two radio configurations for the 1532 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 up to channels 13 channels.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 – 5.875 GHz). it supports up to 16 channels. Refer to the data sheet for the number of channels that are supported for each regulatory domain.
5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point The following illustrations show the access point connections. Before you begin the installation process, use these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the access point. The illustrations show all available connections for the configuration ordered. Unused connections are capped with rubber seals to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point.
Figure 2 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532E 2 1 4 347848 3 1 Antenna port 1 2 Antenna port 2 3 LAN port (covered) 4 PoE-in port (covered) Figure 3 Access Point Top Connectors - AP 1532E 1 347847 2 1 Antenna port 4 (covered) 2 Antenna port 3 (covered) 9
Figure 4 Access Point Left Side Connectors - Both AP 1532 Models 347845 1 1 Console Port (covered) Figure 5 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (Both AP 1532 Models) 1 2 347846 1 10 DC power port 2 Ground lug location
Radio Operation and Antennas AP 1532I The AP 1532I uses an 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.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 AP 1532E The 1532E is equipped with two N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports 1 and 2) on the bottom of the unit for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation in dual-band mode, as shown in Figure 6. The 1532E must always be operated with the two external antennas attached.
Antenna Mounting Configurations The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. The 1532E antennas can be mounted on a wall, pole and/or tower mounted. See Antennas, page 6 for a list of supported antennas.
Note 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. The access point has been designed to operate with the Cisco provided antennas. 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.
Power Injectors The 1530 Series Access Points support the following power injectors: • AIR-PWRINJ1500-2= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only • AIR-PWRINJ4= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only (for the 1532E only) • Microsemi PD-9501GO (3rd party injector) — 100-240 VAC input, 10/100/1000 Mbps, IP66, rated for outdoor use from -40C to +50C Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Ethernet (PoE) Ports The access point supports an Ethernet uplink port (PoE-In). 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. The Ethernet cable is used to send and receive Ethernet data and to optionally supply inline 56-VDC power from the power injector.
6 AP Pole/Wall Mount This section provides instructions for installing your access point(s). Personnel installing the access point(s) must understand wireless access points and bridging techniques and grounding methods. Caution All installation methods for mounting an access point on any wall surface is subject to the acceptance of local jurisdiction. Installation Options The 1530 Series Access Point can be wall, pole or tower mounted.
Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mounting Kit The optional fixed mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting. You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation. You then install the mounting plate, and attach the access point when you are ready. Table 1 lists the materials you will need to provide in addition to the fixed mounting kit.
Figure 8 Mounting Bracket for Wall or Pole Mounting 1 347852 2 1 Quick Mount Notches 3 Mounting Holes 2 3 Mounting Slots Step 2 Use four customer-supplied screws and optional screw-anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface. Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement or drywall. Step 3 Screw an M8 x16 bolt into each of the four support bolt holes on the back of the access point.
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mount Kit The optional fixed mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting.This kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast or streetlight. It supports metal, wood or fiberglass poles from 2 to 16 inches in diameter. Table 2 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole Materials Required In Kit Two 0.75-in (1.
Step 4 Tighten the metal bands using the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (Cisco AIR-BAND-INSTL-TL=) by following the operating instructions in the box with the tool. Ensure that the metal bands are as tight as possible. Step 5 Screw an M8 x16 bolt into the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. do not screw the bolts all the way in. Leave a gap of approximately 0.25 inch (0.635 cm).
Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit The optional pivoting mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall or pole mounting. This kit can be used to install the access point on a wall while still allowing for some freedom of movement. This bracket supports metal, wood or fiberglass surfaces.
Materials Required In Kit Grounding rod No 13-mm box-end wrench or socket set No #6 AWG ground wire No Figure 11 AP wall mounted with Pivoting Mounting Kit Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50-lb (22.7 kg) static weight. To mount the access point on a vertical wall, follow these instructions: Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting surface.
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit The optional pivoting mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting.This kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast or streetlight. It supports metal, wood or fiberglass poles from 2 to 16 inches in diameter. Figure 12 Pivoting Mounting Kit 1 347854 2 1 Mounting holes Table 4 2 Mounting Slots Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole Materials Required In Kit Two 0.75-in (1.
Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control. Step 2 Mount the pole clamp bracket assembly to a pole using two metal straps. Following the instructions provided with the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=), loop each metal strap twice through the slots on the strap bracket. Step 3 Position the pole clamp bracket on the pole as needed before tightening the metal bands.
Figure 13 AP Pivot Mounted 1 3 2 347853 4 1 Pole 2 Metal Band Mounting Straps 3 Bolted Bracket Mounting Holes 4 Mounting Slots Step 7 26 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point, page 27.
Grounding the Access Point The access point must be grounded before connecting power. 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 Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
7 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. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance: • For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco mesh network, refer to the Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.6. These documents are available on cisco.com.
For a radiated test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power, antenna gain, attenuation, and receiver sensitivity: txpwr + tx antenna gain + rx ant gain - [attenuation due to antenna spacing] < max rx input level Where: txpwr = Radio transmit power level tx gain = transmitter antenna gain rx gain = receiver antenna gain For a conducted test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power, antenna gain, and receiver sensitivity: txpwr - [atten
8 Deploying the Access Point The following portions of this manual address how to deploy the Access Point. There are several deployment methods. Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 364 Controller-based Deployments The access point is deployed on Layer 3 networks. Layer 3 is the default mode for a newly configured wireless LAN controller.
Verifying the Wireless LAN Controller Mode Follow these steps to verify that the wireless LAN controller mode is set to Layer 3: 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.
Adding the Access Point MAC Address to the Wireless LAN Controller Filter List The wireless LAN controller maintains an access point authorization MAC address list and responds to discovery requests from access points on that list. To add the access point MAC address (or MAC addresses) to the Wireless LAN controller filter list, follow these steps: Step 1 If you are not logged onto the wireless LAN controller, log on now. The Summary page appears. Step 2 On the menu bar, click SECURITY.
Deployment Notes Using a DHCP Server in a Layer 3 Mesh Network To use a DHCP server in a Layer 3 mesh network, make sure the wireless LAN controller is in Layer 3 mode. You must also configure DHCP option 43 on the DHCP server. After the controller is restarted, the access point receives IP addresses from the DHCP server. 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.
Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1532 Access Point To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 1532 access point in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server.
Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1532 Access Point To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 1532 access point in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server.
Autonomous Mode Configuration Modes supported by the Autonomous image include: Root AP, WGB, and bridge.
9 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 a Mesh Network troubleshooting guide found on cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8368/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.html • The Tools and Resources section on the Technical Support and Documentation page at cisco.
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 One LED is located between the LAN and PoE-In connectors. It indicates the status of the access point power, uplinks, and radios. Figure 14 identifies and describes the LED functions. Table 5 provides additional LED signal information.
LED Message Type Color Meaning Boot loader warnings Blinking Amber Configuration recovery is in progress (the MODE button has been pushed for 2-3 seconds) Solid Red There is an Ethernet failure or an image recovery (the MODE button has been pushed for 20-30 seconds) Blinking Green An image recovery is in progress (the MODE button has been released) Solid Red There has been a DRAM memory test failure Boot loader errors Blinking Red and Amber There has been a FLASH file system failure Blinking Re
LED Message Type Color Meaning Operating Status Blinking Amber A software upgrade is in progress Cycling through Green, Red and Amber Discovery/join process is in progress Rapidly cycling through Red, Green, Amber and Off This status indicates that the Access Point location command has been invoked.
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 address changes from the farthest access point and work your way back to the root access point.
10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco 1532 Access Point.
FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Models Certification Numbers AIR-CAP1532I-A-K9 FCC ID: LDK102090P AIR-CAP1532E-A-K9 FCC ID: LDK102089P 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product (including the use of non-Cisco antennas specified for this model) provided not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Guidelines for Operating Cisco 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 13 dBi for 2.4 GHz and 14 dBi for 5 GHz.
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC 50
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" (20 cm) for antenna gains up to 8 dBi and 20" (50 cm) 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 Regulatory 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.
11 Warranty Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points come with a one-year warranty. For more details, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty, and look up the 1530 series access points in the Warranty Finder tool.
