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... xvi Cisco Support Website xvi Finding the Product Serial Number xvii Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xviii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii Overview 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Connectors 1-3 Single or Dual Radio Operation 1-3 External Antennas 1-3 Multiple Power Sources 1-4 Ethernet Port 1-5 Metal Enclosure 1-5 Optional Hardware 1-6 Network Configuration Examples 1-6 Wireless Backhaul 1-7 Point-to-Point Bridging 1-7 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging 1-8 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ii
... xvi Cisco Support Website xvi Finding the Product Serial Number xvii Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xviii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii Overview 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Connectors 1-3 Single or Dual Radio Operation 1-3 External Antennas 1-3 Multiple Power Sources 1-4 Ethernet Port 1-5 Metal Enclosure 1-5 Optional Hardware 1-6 Network Configuration Examples 1-6 Wireless Backhaul 1-7 Point-to-Point Bridging 1-7 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging 1-8 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ii
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... qualified personnel should be allowed to access the document that provides translations of the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. and 5-GHz) operation. Preface This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the safety warnings that appear in two models: The LAP1510 model supports dual band (2.4- Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," indicates how to install, replace, or service this publication.
... qualified personnel should be allowed to access the document that provides translations of the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. and 5-GHz) operation. Preface This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the safety warnings that appear in two models: The LAP1510 model supports dual band (2.4- Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," indicates how to install, replace, or service this publication.
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....html Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field Notices. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi PSIRT can also reach PSIRT by using the Product Alert Tool on this page has the current PGP key ID in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT: • For emergencies only - The correct public key to use . You can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response...
....html Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field Notices. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi PSIRT can also reach PSIRT by using the Product Alert Tool on this page has the current PGP key ID in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT: • For emergencies only - The correct public key to use . You can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response...
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... the browser to update the web page by holding down the Ctrl key while pressing F5. or, for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with the serial number label location highlighted. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-9977-05 The Cisco Support website on your reseller. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you suspect...
... the browser to update the web page by holding down the Ctrl key while pressing F5. or, for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with the serial number label location highlighted. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-9977-05 The Cisco Support website on your reseller. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you suspect...
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... both backhaul and wireless clients. The LAP1505 model uses the 2.4-GHz radio for wireless clients. The access point can be mounted on a streetlight pole or on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-6 OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The Deployment Guide: Cisco Mesh Networking Solution describes how to plan and initially configure the Cisco Mesh network, which supports wireless point-to-point, point-to -end security. This chapter...
... both backhaul and wireless clients. The LAP1505 model uses the 2.4-GHz radio for wireless clients. The access point can be mounted on a streetlight pole or on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-6 OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The Deployment Guide: Cisco Mesh Networking Solution describes how to plan and initially configure the Cisco Mesh network, which supports wireless point-to-point, point-to -end security. This chapter...
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... Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The 5-GHz radio on the large flat side of the unit for an external 5-GHz antenna (see Figure 1-1). The 5-GHz radio can also be used for backhaul operations to the access point using the 2.4-GHz radio. The Cisco omnidirectional external antennas use external antennas (see "External Antennas"). The LAP1505 model supports both mesh backhaul operation and wireless clients using the antenna's included coax cable. The LAP1510 model also has an N-type...
... Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The 5-GHz radio on the large flat side of the unit for an external 5-GHz antenna (see Figure 1-1). The 5-GHz radio can also be used for backhaul operations to the access point using the 2.4-GHz radio. The Cisco omnidirectional external antennas use external antennas (see "External Antennas"). The LAP1505 model supports both mesh backhaul operation and wireless clients using the antenna's included coax cable. The LAP1510 model also has an N-type...
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...-150=)-used to supply Ethernet and optional DC power to the access point. • Power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500=)-provides power-over-Ethernet (PoE) to the access point. • AC power cord (for that can be mounted indoors. The MAPs have a wired Ethernet connection to a local LAN and serve as a streetlight pole. • Streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=)-connects to the light control connector on page 1-4). MAPs may also have a wireless connection (through a switch...
...-150=)-used to supply Ethernet and optional DC power to the access point. • Power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500=)-provides power-over-Ethernet (PoE) to the access point. • AC power cord (for that can be mounted indoors. The MAPs have a wired Ethernet connection to a local LAN and serve as a streetlight pole. • Streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=)-connects to the light control connector on page 1-4). MAPs may also have a wireless connection (through a switch...
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... terms of signal strength and the number of hops required to get to a controller. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Multipoint Bridging The access points can be limited and possibly not suitable for direct wireless client access. This enables each access point. In a typical mesh deployment, one or more RAPs have a wired network connection through a switch to the wired network. Intelligent wireless routing is connected to a controller. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points.
... terms of signal strength and the number of hops required to get to a controller. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Multipoint Bridging The access points can be limited and possibly not suitable for direct wireless client access. This enables each access point. In a typical mesh deployment, one or more RAPs have a wired network connection through a switch to the wired network. Intelligent wireless routing is connected to a controller. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points.
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... controllers are connected to switch trunk ports. • Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points. • Ensure that a DHCP server with Access Point Installation Components The access point is a critical factor in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as buildings, trees, or hills can hinder performance of wireless devices. Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - As a general rule, range increases in an indoor environment. Draft 1 Installation Guidelines • Antenna type...
... controllers are connected to switch trunk ports. • Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points. • Ensure that a DHCP server with Access Point Installation Components The access point is a critical factor in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as buildings, trees, or hills can hinder performance of wireless devices. Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - As a general rule, range increases in an indoor environment. Draft 1 Installation Guidelines • Antenna type...
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...cables that are grounded at the access point and power injector. Installation Guidelines Cisco Confidential - Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-9977-05 User supplied. 2. The safety ground wire in ports have a ground path to a grounding rod. 3. Warning Installation of the equipment must have transient voltage surge suppression. Draft 1 Figure 2-1 Components in a Typical Access Point Installation Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions 1 2 9 10 8 3 142678 7 4 5 6 1 Building roof-overhang 2 Outdoor rated shielded Ethernet...
...cables that are grounded at the access point and power injector. Installation Guidelines Cisco Confidential - Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-9977-05 User supplied. 2. The safety ground wire in ports have a ground path to a grounding rod. 3. Warning Installation of the equipment must have transient voltage surge suppression. Draft 1 Figure 2-1 Components in a Typical Access Point Installation Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions 1 2 9 10 8 3 142678 7 4 5 6 1 Building roof-overhang 2 Outdoor rated shielded Ethernet...
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... access points on the controller: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Log into your web browser. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05 Note If you do not specify a new bridging shared secret key and key format, the default or the existing configured value is required for the access points to communicate with other access points to enable automatic configuration of your controller and close your controller using a web browser. Note You can also use the controller CLI command config network...
... access points on the controller: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Log into your web browser. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05 Note If you do not specify a new bridging shared secret key and key format, the default or the existing configured value is required for the access points to communicate with other access points to enable automatic configuration of your controller and close your controller using a web browser. Note You can also use the controller CLI command config network...
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..., routing the Class 2 cabling away from your controller and close your access points. One or more of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is directly buried or in OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point Configuring a RAP The access point defaults to reach the controller. Find your access points must comply with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit, as a RAP. Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential...
..., routing the Class 2 cabling away from your controller and close your access points. One or more of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is directly buried or in OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point Configuring a RAP The access point defaults to reach the controller. Find your access points must comply with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit, as a RAP. Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential...
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... to the access point as directed by the installation documentation that shipped with the "Grounding the Access Point" section on a pole, perform these steps: OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is used , the cabling must be installed in accordance with the antennas. When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them...
... to the access point as directed by the installation documentation that shipped with the "Grounding the Access Point" section on a pole, perform these steps: OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is used , the cabling must be installed in accordance with the antennas. When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them...
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.... Mounting the Access Point Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Caution A readily accessible service disconnect device must protect any AC power plugs and AC receptacles from its fixture. Refer to the 12-pin Ethernet connector because the Ethernet connector is mounted within 3 ft (1m) of the NEC. 3. Disconnect the outdoor light control from water and other outdoor elements. Verify that supplies power to the access point AC power connector, always connect the access point...
.... Mounting the Access Point Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - Draft 1 Caution A readily accessible service disconnect device must protect any AC power plugs and AC receptacles from its fixture. Refer to the 12-pin Ethernet connector because the Ethernet connector is mounted within 3 ft (1m) of the NEC. 3. Disconnect the outdoor light control from water and other outdoor elements. Verify that supplies power to the access point AC power connector, always connect the access point...
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... 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - No specific torque is not connected to a wired Ethernet network to the controller, the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol to bind to another MAP with a join confirmation response. Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you have configured the access point in the controller correctly, the controller sends back a discovery response to the access point. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 Then, the access point...
... 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - No specific torque is not connected to a wired Ethernet network to the controller, the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol to bind to another MAP with a join confirmation response. Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you have configured the access point in the controller correctly, the controller sends back a discovery response to the access point. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 Then, the access point...
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... been configured with WDS devices. Controller MAC Filter List Prior to the controller filter list. • Controller GUI-Log into your controllers. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-9977-05 Typically, a DHCP server can use the access points: • The access point can only communicate with controllers and cannot operate independently. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with Option 43. To view the MAC addresses added to switch ports that...
... been configured with WDS devices. Controller MAC Filter List Prior to the controller filter list. • Controller GUI-Log into your controllers. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-9977-05 Typically, a DHCP server can use the access points: • The access point can only communicate with controllers and cannot operate independently. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with Option 43. To view the MAC addresses added to switch ports that...
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... farthest access point and work your controller, the access point can properly configure the access point. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 for example, you uninstall an access point and redeploy it is checked on the controller's Summary page, you move equipment; If Enable Zero Touch Configuration is the IP addresses of the misconfigured MAP. This problem might need to check the feature to allow the access point to get a new bridge shared secret key...
... farthest access point and work your controller, the access point can properly configure the access point. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 for example, you uninstall an access point and redeploy it is checked on the controller's Summary page, you move equipment; If Enable Zero Touch Configuration is the IP addresses of the misconfigured MAP. This problem might need to check the feature to allow the access point to get a new bridge shared secret key...
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...'t need a DHCP server on the same subnet as the controller, the access point communicates directly with the controller. Apply power to the product documentation. Appendix F Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment Before deploying your access points to their final locations, follow these steps to prime your access points: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure your controller is connected to a switch trunk port. In this environment, you to redistribute your access points to the "Controller MAC Filter List...
...'t need a DHCP server on the same subnet as the controller, the access point communicates directly with the controller. Apply power to the product documentation. Appendix F Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment Before deploying your access points to their final locations, follow these steps to prime your access points: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure your controller is connected to a switch trunk port. In this environment, you to redistribute your access points to the "Controller MAC Filter List...