Installation Guide

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Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Powering the Access Point
When your access point is powered by an optional power injector, follow these steps to complete the
installation:
Step 1 Before applying PoE to the access point, ensure that the access point is grounded (see the “Grounding
the Access Point” section on page 2-42).
Step 2 See the “Typical Access Point Installation Components” section on page 2-5, to identify the components
needed for the installation.
Step 3 Connect a CAT5e or better Ethernet cable from your wired LAN network to the power injector.
Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Statement 1023
Note The installer is responsible for ensuring that powering the access point from this type of power
injector is allowed by local and/or national safety and telecommunications equipment standards.
Tip To forward bridge traffic, add a switch between the power injector and controller. Refer to the
Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.0 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.
Step 5 Connect a shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable between the power injector and the
PoE-in connector of the access point.
Step 6 Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point PoE-In port. See “Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the
Access Point” section on page 2-53.
Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point
When powering the access point with DC power, you must ensure that DC power can be conveniently
removed from the unit. The power should not be removed by disconnecting the DC power connector on
the unit.
Warning Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards. Statement 1033
To connect a DC power cable, you need to supply these tools and material:
• Shielded outdoor-rated DC power cable (minimum 18 AWG) with outside cable diameter of 0.20 to
0.35 inch (0.51 to 0.89 cm).
• Adjustable or open-end wrench
• Small flat screw driver
• Two-pin DC power connector (Cisco supplied)
To connect the DC power cable to the access point, follow these steps: