Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 CH A P T E R 2 Mounting Instructions This chapter describes warnings, safety information, and mounting information needed during the installation of your access point.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Unpacking the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Unpacking the Access Point Note When you are unpacking the access point, do not remove the foam blocks attached to the antenna connectors. The foam protects the antenna connectors during installation. Follow these steps to unpack the access point: Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Warnings Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 – 4-ft (1.2-m) streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=) for light pole installations in the US and Canada. • Optional pole mount kit (AIR-ACCPMK1500=) • External antennas, 2.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Safety Information Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard. For safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your installer’s life! 1.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 For a radiated test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power, antenna gain, attenuation, and receiver sensitivity: txpwr + Where: txpwr = tx gain rx gain tx gain + rx gain - [attenuation due to antenna spacing] < max rx input level Radio transmit power level = transmitter antenna gain = receiver antenna gain For a conducted test bed, the following equation describes the relationship
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 • Antenna type and placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio range. As a general rule, range increases in proportion to antenna height. However, do not place the antenna higher than necessary, because the extra height also increases potential interference from other unlicensed radio systems and decreases the wireless coverage from the ground.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Figure 2-1 Components in a Typical Access Point Installation 1 2 9 10 8 3 7 142678 4 5 6 1 Building roof-overhang 1 6 Ground 7 AC power cord2 2 Outdoor rated shielded Ethernet cable 3 Water drip loop 8 Power injector3 4 10-AWG copper grounding wire1 9 Ethernet (CAT 5) cable1 5 Ground rod1 10 Controller (through a switch) 1. User supplied. 2.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Figure 2-2 Access Point Connectors 1 5.8-GHz antenna bracket (LAP1510 model) 4 Ethernet (PoE) connector (MS3112P14-12P) 2 Vent (do not remove) 5 AC power connector (MS3112P14-5P) 3 2.4-GHz antenna connector (Type-N) 6 5.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Installation Guidelines Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List Prior to installing your access points, configure your controller by adding the MAC addresses of the access points to the filter list and enable Zero Touch Configuration. This enables the controller to respond to the listed access points and transfer the Bridge Shared Secret Key to each access point.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Configuring a RAP The access point defaults to the MAP radio role. One or more of your access points must be reconfigured as a RAP. The RAPs connect to a wired Ethernet link through a switch to the controller. The MAPs use their wireless backhaul interface to connect to a RAP to reach the controller. Follow these steps to configure a RAP on the controller: Step 1 Log into your controller using a web browser.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Article 800, which includes requirements for a Listed primary protector upon entering the building, and limits the installation to only Listed networking equipment designed to accommodate telecommunication interfaces. Caution To provide inline PoE, you must use the power injector (AIR- PWRINJ1500=) specified for the access point. Other power injectors, PoE switches, and 802.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Figure 2-4 Preferred Horizontal Orientation 1 2 142681 3 1 5-GHz antenna connector (LAP1510 model) 2 5-GHz antenna cable (LAP1510 model) 3 2.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Figure 2-5 illustrates the access point vertical orientation. Figure 2-5 Optional Vertical Orientation 1 142682 2 3 Note 1 5-GHz external antenna connector (LAP 1510 model) 2 2.4-GHz external antenna connector 3 This end must be down Omnidirectional antennas must be mounted vertically.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point on a Vertical or Horizontal Surface To mount the access point on a vertical or horizontal surface such as a wall or a roof-overhang, use the supplied mounting plate. For the correct access point mounting orientations, refer to the “Access Point Mounting Orientations” section on page 2-12. Step 1 The mounting plate is attached to the access point by two carriage bolts.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Step 4 Caution Use the mounting plate as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface. See Figure 2-7 for the mounting plate screw hole locations. The mounting surface, attaching screws, and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50 lbs (22.7 kg) static weight.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is used, this cabling should be installed in accordance with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit, as detailed in Article 725 of the National Electric Code (NEC).
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Step 1 From the pole mount kit, use four of the supplied short bolts, lock washers, and flat washers to attach the pole mount kit adjustment plate to the access point mounting plate as shown in Figure 2-8. Tighten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft. lbs. (20 to 27 Nm). Adjustment Plate Attached to the Mounting Plate 142686 Figure 2-8 Step 2 Select a mounting location. You can attach the access point to any pole from 1.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Pole Clamp and Clamp Adjustment Plate Mounted on a Pole 142687 Figure 2-9 Step 4 Adjust the top edge of the pole clamp until it is horizontal and tighten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft. lbs. (20 to 27 Nm) Note If you need longer bolts, purchase 3/8–16 bolts of the correct length for your installation. Also, the bolts can protrude up to 2 in (5 cm) and still allow the pole mount assembly to swivel and rotate.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Step 5 From the pole mount kit, use the two short bolts, lock washers, and flat washers to loosely attach the two adjustment plates as shown in Figure 2-10. Note Do not over-tighten the bolts. You will need to adjust the access point orientation.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Grounding the Access Point Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Caution A readily accessible service disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. The disconnect device must open all of the phase conductors. 2. You must protect any AC power plugs and AC receptacles from water and other outdoor elements.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 Step 7 Connect the streetlight power tap adapter to the access point AC power connector, as shown in Figure 2-11. Hand-tighten the cable connector until it locks. No specific torque is required. Note Step 8 Plug the streetlight power tap adapter into the outdoor light control fixture, as shown in Figure 2-11.
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Cisco Conf idential - Draft 1 What to Do Next Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for more information on configuring, monitoring, and operating your access points. The following lists some of the configuration settings you might want to reconfigure: • Changing the bridge shared secret key to a non-default value • Selecting a backhaul channel when using the 4.
