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
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Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Mounting the Access Point
Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1560-PMK1= Mounting Kit
The AIR-ACC1560-PMK1= mounting kit contains a mounting bracket, for wall mounting or pole
mounting, the access point and the power supply together. 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 2-1 lists the materials you will
need to provide in addition to the fixed mounting kit.
Ta b l e 2 - 2 Materials Required to Mount Access Point to a Vertical Wall
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.
See Figure 2-6 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations. Use the mounting slotted holes to attach
the unit to the wall.
Materials Required to Mount Access Point to a Vertical Wall In Kit
Ground lug and screws (provided with access point) Yes
Wall Mount Bracket Yes
Four M6 x 12-mm Hex-head Bolts Yes
Four #8-32 screws to mount the power supply Yes
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1
die (http://www.panduit.com)
No
Four wall mounting screws No
Four wall anchors (specified for all material) No
Drill bit for wall anchors No
Electric drill and standard screwdriver No
#6 AWG ground wire No
Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable No
Grounding block No
Grounding rod No
10-mm box-end wrench or socket set No