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Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 1 Overview
Hardware Features
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 2 transmitters with a maximum total output power of 27 dBm for
802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable for 8 levels in 3 dB steps. It has two receivers that
enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 5 GHz a/n radio operates in the UNII-1 band (5.15-5.25 GHz), 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. Tx
power settings will change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB
steps. Its two receivers enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
Power Sources
The 1560 series access point supports these power sources:
• DC power – 42-57 VDC
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) – For more information, see “Powering the Access Point” section on
page 2-44.
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
Caution Several forms of PoE are supported. See Table Table 2-9 for the PoE options and their corresponding
modes of operation.
Caution When the access point is installed outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch circuit that is
powering the access point should be provided with ground fault protection (GFCI), as required by Article
210 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Power Injectors
The 1560 series access points support the following power injectors:
• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1
• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
Statement 1023
Caution When the access point is installed outdoors, or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch circuit that is
powering the access point should be provided with ground fault protection (GFCI), as required by Article
210 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).