Installation Guide

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Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Unpacking the Access Point
Note To calculate path loss and to determine how far apart to install access points, consult an RF planning
expert.
Before you begin the installation process, ensure the following:
• Perform a site survey. See the “Performing Site Surveys” section on page A-5.
• Your network infrastructure devices must be operational and properly configured.
• Your controllers are connected to switch trunk ports.
• Your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points.
• A DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points, or manually configure
the controller information in the access point. For information on configuring the DHCP Option 43,
visit the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-lan-wlan/97066-dhcp-optio
n-43-00.html
• Become familiar with the access point installation components. See the “Typical Access Point
Installation Components” section on page 2-5.