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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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Installing Antennas
• Gain:
–
2400–2483 MHz — 4-dBi
–
5250–5875 MHz — 7-dBi
The antenna is designed to create an omnidirectional broadcast pattern. To achieve this pattern, mount
the access point clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element.
For detailed information on this antenna, refer to the Cisco Aironet Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna
(AIR-ANT2547V-N, AIR-ANT2547VG-N) document. Follow all safety precautions when installing the
antennas. For information on safety, refer to “Safety Precautions when Installing Antennas” section on
page 2-35.
Figure 2-20 Cisco Aironet Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna - Installed Only on Model
AIR-AP1562E-x-K9
1 Antenna connected to antenna port 1(Type-N
connector) (TX/RX)
2 Antenna connected to antenna port 2(Type-N
connector) (TX/RX)
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1