Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1560 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 1560 Access Point
- Hardware Models
- Hardware Features
- Network Deployment Examples
- Unpacking the Access Point
- Tools and Hardware
- Safety Warnings
- Before Beginning the Installation
- Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components
- Mounting the Access Point
- AP Mounting Options
- Access Point Mounting Orientation
- Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= Mounting Kit
- Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1560-PMK1= Mounting Kit
- Pole Mounting the Access Point with the AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= Kit
- Pole Mounting the Access Point with the AIR-ACC1560-PMK2= 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 AIR-ACC1560-CVR=
- Installing Antennas
- Grounding the Access Point
- Powering the Access Point
- Connecting a Fiber-optic Cable to the AP
- 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
- Accessing the Console Port and 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
Contents
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Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
CHAPTER
2 Installing the Access Point 2-1
Unpacking the Access Point 2-2
Package Contents 2-2
Tools and Hardware 2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware 2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware That You Supply 2-3
Warnings 2-3
Safety Information 2-4
FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-4
Safety Precautions 2-4
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment 2-6
Installation Guidelines 2-7
Site Surveys 2-7
Before Beginning the Installation 2-8
Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components 2-8
Mounting the Access Point 2-11
AP Mounting Options 2-11
Access Point Mounting Orientation 2-11
Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= Mounting Kit 2-12
Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1560-PMK1= Mounting Kit 2-15
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= Kit 2-18
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the AIR-ACC1560-PMK2= Kit 2-20
Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit 2-22
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit 2-25
Horizontally Mounting the Access Point with Optional Horizontal Mount Plate 2-28
Installing AP Cover or Solar Shield (AIR-ACC1560-CVR=) 2-32
Installing Antennas 2-33
Non-Cisco Antennas 2-33
Safety Precautions when Installing Antennas 2-34
Antenna Configurations 2-34
Integrated Antenna Option 2-34
External Antenna Mounting Configurations 2-35
Using a Mounting Bracket for External Directional Antennas 2-43
Antenna N-Type Connector Locations 2-44
Installing a Lightning Arrestor 2-44
Installation Considerations 2-44
Installation Notes 2-45
Installing the Lightning Arrestor Outdoors 2-45