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29/OCT/2014 REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL
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Cisco IR500 Series WPAN Gateway and Range Extender Installation and Configuration Guide
Chapter 2 Installation
Installation Guidelines
WPAN Range Extender Package Contents
The typical WPAN range extender package contains the following items:
• WPAN range extender
• Cisco product documentation and translated safety warnings
• Power cable (Cisco Part Number: 72-5307-01)
• Ground lug (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L) and screws
Unpacking the WPAN Range Extender
When you are unpacking the WPAN gateway, do not remove the foam blocks attached to the antenna
connectors. The foam protects the antenna connectors during installation.
To unpack the range extender, follow these steps:
Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container, and save it.
Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. If any item is
damaged or missing, notify your sales representative.
Installation Guidelines
Because the WPAN gateway and WPAN range extender are radio devices, they are susceptible to
common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to
ensure the best possible performance:
• For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network, refer to the Cisco
Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide on Cisco.com
• Review the FCC guidelines for installing and operating outdoor wireless LAN devices at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/prod/collateral/routers/ps2
72/data_sheet_c78-647116_ps114
51_Products_Data_Sheet.html
• Perform a site survey before beginning the installation.
• Install the WPAN gateway and WPAN range extender in an area where structures, trees, or hills do
not obstruct radio signals to and from the devices.
• The WPAN gateway and WPAN range extender can be installed at any height, but best throughput
is achieved when all the WPAN gateways and WPAN range extenders are mounted at the same
height. We recommend installing the devices no higher than 40 feet to allow support for wireless
clients on the ground.
Caution Airflow around the WPAN gateway must be unrestricted. The gateway dimensions (height x width x
depth) are 1.125 x 4.0 x 5.0 in. (2.86 x 10.16 x 12.7 cm). To prevent the WPAN gateway from
overheating, there must be the following minimum clearances:
- Sides: 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
- Front: 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)