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... following information is for FCC compliance of Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ©2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. The use of this equipment in a residential area is not installed in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it is likely to correct the interference by Cisco Systems, Inc. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR...
... following information is for FCC compliance of Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ©2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. The use of this equipment in a residential area is not installed in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it is likely to correct the interference by Cisco Systems, Inc. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR...
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... 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
... 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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... troubleshooting procedures for installing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point). Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," indicates how to install, replace, or service this publication. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for the first time. Audience This publication is available in two models...
... troubleshooting procedures for installing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point). Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," indicates how to install, replace, or service this publication. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for the first time. Audience This publication is available in two models...
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... or password, you have access to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. Registered users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm The Product Documentation DVD is a library of the PDF files found on the Cisco Support site area by subscription. Registered Cisco.com users...
... or password, you have access to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. Registered users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm The Product Documentation DVD is a library of the PDF files found on the Cisco Support site area by subscription. Registered Cisco.com users...
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... you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to create a profile and...cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html The link on Cisco.com. security-alert@cisco.com An emergency is under active attack or a condition for Cisco products is the one linked...Cisco Products Cisco is found at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.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...
... you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to create a profile and...cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html The link on Cisco.com. security-alert@cisco.com An emergency is under active attack or a condition for Cisco products is the one linked...Cisco Products Cisco is found at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.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...
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... the Advanced Search link next to the Search box on the Cisco Support website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. Tip Displaying and Searching on Cisco.com If you have a valid service contract but do not have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-9977...
... the Advanced Search link next to the Search box on the Cisco Support website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. Tip Displaying and Searching on Cisco.com If you have a valid service contract but do not have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xii OL-9977...
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Figure 1-1 Access Point Connectors 1 5.8-GHz antenna bracket (LAP1510 model only) 2 Vent (do not remove) 3 2.4-GHz Type N antenna connector 4 Ethernet (PoE) connector (MS3112P14-12P) 5 AC power connector (MS3112P14-5P) 6 5.8-GHz Type N antenna connector (LAP1510 model only) Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-9977-05 Industrial temperature rating • Optional pole mount kit...
Figure 1-1 Access Point Connectors 1 5.8-GHz antenna bracket (LAP1510 model only) 2 Vent (do not remove) 3 2.4-GHz Type N antenna connector 4 Ethernet (PoE) connector (MS3112P14-12P) 5 AC power connector (MS3112P14-5P) 6 5.8-GHz Type N antenna connector (LAP1510 model only) Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-9977-05 Industrial temperature rating • Optional pole mount kit...
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... an indoor environment. Statement 1030 OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The LAP1510 model supports simultaneous dual-radio operation using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, the 2.4-GHz antenna connects directly to the access point, and the 5-GHz antenna connects to install, replace, or service this equipment. Note The 4.9-GHz band requires a license...
... an indoor environment. Statement 1030 OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The LAP1510 model supports simultaneous dual-radio operation using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, the 2.4-GHz antenna connects directly to the access point, and the 5-GHz antenna connects to install, replace, or service this equipment. Note The 4.9-GHz band requires a license...
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... PoE turned off. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-9977-05 The use the power injector (AIR- PWRINJ1500=) specified for the access point. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 lists the supported external antennas for the access point. Table 1-1 External 5-GHz Antennas1 Part Number AIR-ANT5175V-N Model Gain (dBi) 4.9 GHz...
... PoE turned off. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-9977-05 The use the power injector (AIR- PWRINJ1500=) specified for the access point. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 lists the supported external antennas for the access point. Table 1-1 External 5-GHz Antennas1 Part Number AIR-ANT5175V-N Model Gain (dBi) 4.9 GHz...
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Note For important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for light pole installations in the US and Canada. Tip The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to optionally ...connections. The Ethernet MAC address is unterminated. - 4-ft (1.2-m) streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=) for light pole installations in the US and Canada. - 40-ft (12.2-m) power cord (AIR-CORD1500-40UE=) for the access point. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
Note For important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for light pole installations in the US and Canada. Tip The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to optionally ...connections. The Ethernet MAC address is unterminated. - 4-ft (1.2-m) streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=) for light pole installations in the US and Canada. - 40-ft (12.2-m) power cord (AIR-CORD1500-40UE=) for the access point. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...link with NEMA Type 4X and IP66 requirements from IEC60529. A controller can support one or more than one parenting the same or different wireless networks. Note When the access point is called a MAP. A RAP is shipped with an Ethernet connection through the backhaul interface) to other access points. The MAPs have a wireless connection (through a switch... Outdoor rated Ethernet cable (AIR-ETH1500-150=)-used for that LAN (using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge connection). Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-...
...link with NEMA Type 4X and IP66 requirements from IEC60529. A controller can support one or more than one parenting the same or different wireless networks. Note When the access point is called a MAP. A RAP is shipped with an Ethernet connection through the backhaul interface) to other access points. The MAPs have a wireless connection (through a switch... Outdoor rated Ethernet cable (AIR-ETH1500-150=)-used for that LAN (using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge connection). Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-...
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... over this configuration. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for backhaul and wireless client operations. Wireless client access is considered a RAP in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example 148440 OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Note The LAP 1505 model uses...
... over this configuration. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for backhaul and wireless client operations. Wireless client access is considered a RAP in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Access Point Point-to-Point Bridging Example 148440 OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Note The LAP 1505 model uses...
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...connection through a switch to Multipoint Bridging Example 148439 Mesh Network The access points are referred to as a RAP to a controller. By default this capability is turned-off for direct wireless client access. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-9977-05 To support Ethernet...for all access points. Wireless client access can be used as the backhaul links. Other remote MAPs without wired network connections use the backhaul feature to optimally link to a RAP that is provided by calculating the cost of each path ...
...connection through a switch to Multipoint Bridging Example 148439 Mesh Network The access points are referred to as a RAP to a controller. By default this capability is turned-off for direct wireless client access. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-9977-05 To support Ethernet...for all access points. Wireless client access can be used as the backhaul links. Other remote MAPs without wired network connections use the backhaul feature to optimally link to a RAP that is provided by calculating the cost of each path ...
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... codes. Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - The MAPs use their wireless backhaul interface to connect to a RAP to install, replace, or service this cabling should be installed according to each RAP. Repeat Steps 2 through a switch ...Installation Guide 2-11 Log out from AC power lines and AC building wiring, and limiting the exposed cable runs external to the building to the controller. Statement 1030 Warning Installation of the National Electric Code (NEC). Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point Configuring a RAP The access point defaults to configure...
... codes. Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - The MAPs use their wireless backhaul interface to connect to a RAP to install, replace, or service this cabling should be installed according to each RAP. Repeat Steps 2 through a switch ...Installation Guide 2-11 Log out from AC power lines and AC building wiring, and limiting the exposed cable runs external to the building to the controller. Statement 1030 Warning Installation of the National Electric Code (NEC). Draft 1 Mounting the Access Point Configuring a RAP The access point defaults to configure...
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...switch between the power injector and the access point's Ethernet connector (see Figure 2-2). Note You should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit. To mount the access point on page 2-21. Mounting the Access Point on a Pole When installing an access point on the unused mil spec... Access Point Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is bonded to less than 140 ft (42 m) - Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - If such installation methods are connected to the access point before you should ...
...switch between the power injector and the access point's Ethernet connector (see Figure 2-2). Note You should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit. To mount the access point on page 2-21. Mounting the Access Point on a Pole When installing an access point on the unused mil spec... Access Point Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is bonded to less than 140 ft (42 m) - Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Cisco Confidential - If such installation methods are connected to the access point before you should ...
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...Instructions Cisco Confidential - You can accomplished by Article 210 of the cable FIRST. Warning Be very careful when connecting the streetlight adapter to 240-VAC, 50/60 Hz. The UL773 twist-lock adapter is not used with UL773 listed outdoor light controls operating at the designated circuits. For mounting instructions, refer to the 12-pin Ethernet... section on the unused mil spec connector to Figure 2-11. If you are connected to the access point before... access point. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05 Note ...
...Instructions Cisco Confidential - You can accomplished by Article 210 of the cable FIRST. Warning Be very careful when connecting the streetlight adapter to 240-VAC, 50/60 Hz. The UL773 twist-lock adapter is not used with UL773 listed outdoor light controls operating at the designated circuits. For mounting instructions, refer to the 12-pin Ethernet... section on the unused mil spec connector to Figure 2-11. If you are connected to the access point before... access point. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-9977-05 Note ...
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...switch ports that are connected to the controller. Your controllers are configured with the MAC addresses of the access points and Zero Touch Configuration is used to the controller MAC Filter list. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-9977-05 Guidelines for Using the Access Points Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... operate independently. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with Option 43. Controller MAC Filter List Prior to activating your controller web interface (HTTPS) using...
...switch ports that are connected to the controller. Your controllers are configured with the MAC addresses of the access points and Zero Touch Configuration is used to the controller MAC Filter list. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-9977-05 Guidelines for Using the Access Points Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... operate independently. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with Option 43. Controller MAC Filter List Prior to activating your controller web interface (HTTPS) using...
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...change is the IP addresses of the RAP connected to the RAP. This problem might need to check the feature to allow the access point to get a new bridge shared secret key (refer to the product documentation for instructions on page 2-10). Add the MAP's MAC... list and check Enable Zero Tough Configuration. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Misconfigured Bridge Shared Secret Key If an access point has a misconfigured bridge shared secret key, it in L2 mode with a different IP subnet. Another option to fix this problem,...
...change is the IP addresses of the RAP connected to the RAP. This problem might need to check the feature to allow the access point to get a new bridge shared secret key (refer to the product documentation for instructions on page 2-10). Add the MAP's MAC... list and check Enable Zero Tough Configuration. OL-9977-05 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Misconfigured Bridge Shared Secret Key If an access point has a misconfigured bridge shared secret key, it in L2 mode with a different IP subnet. Another option to fix this problem,...
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... 2 Remove and reconnect the AC power or Ethernet connector that all other cable connectors are properly connected. Note Hand-tighten the connector until the connector locks. Note You can also use the controller CLI show ap summary command from the controller console port. Caution No serviceable parts inside. Do not open. To ensure that...
... 2 Remove and reconnect the AC power or Ethernet connector that all other cable connectors are properly connected. Note Hand-tighten the connector until the connector locks. Note You can also use the controller CLI show ap summary command from the controller console port. Caution No serviceable parts inside. Do not open. To ensure that...
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... is the master. For other controllers on the network. Configure the controller in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure that new access points always associate with it. You can configure access point settings such as primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers. From one...is connected to the switch. Refer to the access points: a. a. Connect your access points to untagged access ports on your access points. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide F-2 OL-9977-05 Enable Zero Touch Configuration on your access points from a single location...
... is the master. For other controllers on the network. Configure the controller in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure that new access points always associate with it. You can configure access point settings such as primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers. From one...is connected to the switch. Refer to the access points: a. a. Connect your access points to untagged access ports on your access points. Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide F-2 OL-9977-05 Enable Zero Touch Configuration on your access points from a single location...