Cisco Systems 102090P Cisco Aironet 802.11n Dual Band Mesh Access Points User Manual ap1532qsg
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Manual
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
Revised July 05, 2013
P/N: 78-19963-02
1About this Guide
2Introduction to the Access Point
3Unpacking the Access Point
4Radio Configuration
5Becoming Familiar With the Access Point
6AP Pole/Wall Mount
7Preparing the Access Point
8Deploying the Access Point
9In Case of Difficulty
10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
11 Warranty
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1 About this Guide
This guide is designed to familiarize you with your Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access
Point and prepare it for use in your wireless network. For in-depth details on configuring a wireless
mesh network, please see:
• Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide
Detailed configuration information can also be found in the Cisco wireless LAN controller
documentation for the controller and software release you are using. These documents are available
on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access these documents:
Step 1 Browse to http://www.cisco.com.
Step 2 Click Support. A pop-up window appears.
Step 3 Click Wireless under Select a Product Name. The Select Your Product or Technology page
appears.
Step 4 Click Wireless > Outdoor Wireless.
Step 5 Click Cisco AP 1530 Series in the Search for a Specific Product field. The Cisco 1530 Series
Introduction page appears.
Step 6 Choose the appropriate link for the documentation you want to view or download.
General Safety Guidelines
Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general
warnings that are applicable to the entire guide. Specific warnings are included in the sections to which
they apply.
Warning
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical
circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the
statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the
translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Statement 1015
Warning
Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment
unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
Statement 364
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
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Statement 1004
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service
this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and
regulations.
Statement 1040
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2 Introduction to the Access Point
The Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is
a rugged outdoor access point designed for service in mesh networks. The 1530 series leverages
802.11n technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas.
The 1530 AP series contains a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio with an option to configure in centralized,
Flexconnect, or mesh mode. The 2.4 GHz radios are used primarily for local access, and the 5 GHz
radios can be configured for both local access and/or wireless backhaul in the Mesh mode.
The access point is a standalone unit that can be wall, pole or tower mounted. The access point can
also operate as a relay node for other access points not directly connected to a wired network.
Intelligent wireless routing is provided by the Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP). This enables
each access point to identify its neighbors and intelligently choose the optimal path to the wired
network by calculating the cost of each path in terms of signal strength and the number of hops
required to get to a controller. The access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco
wireless LAN controller (WLC), referred to as a controller in this document. The WLC is described in
the appropriate Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide. The Cisco Mesh Networking
Solution Deployment Guide describes how to plan and initially configure the Cisco mesh network,
which supports wireless point-to-multipoint mesh deployments. The controllers use a browser-based
management system, a command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (CIP) network
management system to manage the controller and the associated access points.
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3 Unpacking the Access Point
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.
Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 5 are included in the
shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your
authorized Cisco sales representative.
Package Contents
Each access point package contains the following items:
• One 1530 series access point
• Two-pin DC power connector
• Ground lug (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L) and screws with lock washers
• Plastic cable gland and rubber seal
• Weatherization tape and anti-corrosion sealant
• Cisco product documentation and translated safety warnings
Optional Equipment
Depending on what you ordered, the following optional equipment may be part of your shipment:
External antennas, depending on which ones you purchased (see “1532E Antennas” section on page 6
for more information).
• Wall/Pole mount bracket, available as an option or a spare (AIR-ACC1530-PMK1[=])
• Wall/Pole mount bracket with tilt mechanism, spare only (AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=)
• AP cover / Solar Shield for 1532, spare only (AIR-ACC1530-CVR=)
• AC/DC power adapter, spare only (AIR-PWRADPT-1530=)
• Spare Parts kit containing extra cable glands, power connector, ground lug, etc.
(AIR-ACC1530-KIT1=)
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Antennas
1532I Antennas
• Internal (3/5 dBi)
1532E Antennas
Dual Band Antennas
• AIR-ANT2547V-N (4/7 dBi, OMNI)
• AIR-ANT2547VG-N same as above but gray in color (4/7dBi, OMNI)
• AIR-ANT2588P3M-N= (8/8 dBi, dual polarized patch)
Mono Band Antennas
2.4 GHz
• AIR-ANT2450V-N= (5 dBi, OMNI)
• AIR-ANT2480V-N= (8 dBi, OMNI)
• AIR-ANT2413P2M-N= (13 dBi, dual polarized patch)
5 GHz
• AIR-ANT5180V-N (8 dBi, OMNI)
• AIR-ANT5114P2M-N= (14 dBi, dual polarized patch)
Non-Cisco Antennas
Cisco does not support any third-party antennas. RF connectivity and compliance of third party
antennas is the customer’s responsibility. Cisco does not recommend any third-party antennas, and
Cisco Technical Assistance Center will not be able to provide any support for third-party antennas.
Cisco’s FCC Part 15 compliance is only guaranteed with Cisco antennas or antennas that are of the
same design and gain as Cisco antennas.
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4 Radio Configuration
There are two radio configurations for the 1532 AP radio, the 2 GHz MIMO radio and the 5 GHz
MIMO radio. The 2GHz MIMO radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports up to channels 13
channels.The 5GHz MIMO radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 – 5.35 GHz), the UNII-2
Extended/ETSI band (5.47 – 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 – 5.875 GHz). it supports
up to 16 channels.
Refer to the data sheet for the number of channels that are supported for each regulatory domain. For
information on the regulatory domains see “Regulatory Domains” section on page 43.
The configurations for the two 1532 radios are:
• Dual Band
• Single Band
Dual Band
Single Band
2.4 GHz Antennas
5 GHz Antennas
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5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point
The following illustrations show the access point connections. Before you begin the installation
process, use these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the access point.
Note The illustrations show all available connections for the configuration ordered. Unused
connections are capped with rubber seals to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point.
Liquid tight connectors and rubber seals are provided for all ports, which can be installed
prior to or after deploying the access point.
Figure 1 and Figure 3 shows the access point bottom and top connectors for model AP 1532I. Figure 2
shows the bottom connectors for model AP 1532E. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the left and right side
connectors for both AP 1532 models.
Figure 1 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532I
1LAN port (covered) 2PoE-in port (covered)
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Figure 2 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532E
Figure 3 Access Point Top Connectors - AP 1532E
1Antenna port 1 2Antenna port 2
3LAN port (covered) 4PoE-in port (covered)
1Antenna port 4 (covered) 2Antenna port 3 (covered)
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Figure 4 Access Point Left Side Connectors - Both AP 1532 Models
Figure 5 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (Both AP 1532 Models)
1Console Port (covered)
1DC power port 2Ground lug location
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Radio Operation and Antennas
AP 1532I
The AP 1532I uses an Integrated Low Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Dipole Antenna Array. The
antenna contains an array of three dual-band dipole antennas. The three dipole antennas are contained
within this single radome, thereby greatly reducing the antennas visual footprint, and greatly reducing
the possibility of snagging the antenna on the cable bundle, the RF cable, or test cables. The antennas
operate over both 2.4 GHz and 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands. Each of the three dipole antennas is a
dual-band antenna, covering both the 2.4 – 2.483 GHz band, and the 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands. The
antenna have a peak gain of about 2 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 4 dBi at 5 GHz. The antenna unit is gray
weatherproof radome for outdoor operation.
The 1532I access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/n radio for
wireless backhaul in the Mesh.
The 2 GHz b/g/n radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports channels 1-11 in US, 1-13 in Europe,
and 1-13 in Japan. It has three transmitters with a maximum total output power of 29dBm for
802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable to 5 levels. It has three receivers that enables
maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 5GHz a/n radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 - 5.35 GHz), UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47
- 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 - 5.850 GHz). It has two transmitters with a maximum
total output power of 29 dBm for UNII-2 and Extended/ETSI bands for the A-domain. The total
maximum output power for the upper ISM band is 28 dBm for A-domain. Tx power settings will
change depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable for 5 power levels in 3 dB
steps. Its three receivers enables maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 1532I access point is equipped with three integrated dual-band antennas with 3 dBi gain at 2 GHz
and 5 dBi at 5 GHz.
Warning
In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas up to 8 dBi
gain for this product should be placed no less than 20 cm (8") from your body or nearby
persons. This distance shall be increased to 50 cm (20") with antennas that have gain
between 8 and 14 dBi.
Statement 339
Warning
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the
antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they
may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna,
please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).
Statement 1052
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Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
Statement 1030
AP 1532E
The 1532E is equipped with two N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports 1 and 2) on
the bottom of the unit for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO)
operation in dual-band mode, as shown in Figure 6. The 1532E must always be operated with the two
external antennas attached. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2547V-N Dual-Band
Omnidirectional Antenna, the 2.4- and 5-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point, as shown
in Figure 7. If the antennas are remotely located, an appropriate low loss RF coax cable should be
used.
The 1532E access point are equipped with 4 N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports
1 and 2 on the bottom of the unit for 2 GHz and antenna ports 3 and 4 on the top of the unit for 5
GHz) for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation. The antenna
ports located of top of the 1532E are shown in Figure 3. The 1532E must always be operated with the
appropriate external antennas attached.
Ports 1 and 2 can be used for Dual Band operation with a software configuration.
Figure 6 Access Point Bottom External Antenna Connectors - AP 1532E
1N-Type Connector - Antenna port 4 (Tx/Rx) 2N-Type Connector - Antenna port 6 (Tx/Rx)
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Antenna Mounting Configurations
The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. The 1532E antennas
can be mounted on a wall, pole and/or tower mounted. See Antennas, page 6 for a list of supported
antennas.
Figure 7 Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas - Installed Only on AP 1532E
1Antenna connected to antenna port 1(Type-N
connector) (TX/RX)
2Antenna connected to antenna port 2 (Type-N
connector) (TX/RX)
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Note The FCC limits the amount of power this device can transmit. Power transmitted is a
combination of the amplification of the signal and the antenna gain. The access point has been
designed to operate with the Cisco provided antennas.
Power
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
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
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning
activity.
Statement 1001
The 1532E access point supports these power sources:
• DC power—48 volt
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)—56 VDC power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500-2=)
Caution Do not place the power injector in an unprotected outdoor environment because water
could get into the power injector and cause a short circuit and possible fire.
Warning
Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the Safety Extra-Low
Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards
Statement 1033
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Power Injectors
The 1530 Series Access Points support the following power injectors:
• AIR-PWRINJ1500-2= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only
• AIR-PWRINJ4= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only (for the 1532E only)
• Microsemi PD-9501GO (3rd party injector) — 100-240 VAC input, 10/100/1000 Mbps, IP66,
rated for outdoor use from -40C to +50C
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Statement 1023
Caution To provide inline PoE, you must use the 1500 power injector (listed above). Other power
injectors, PoE switches, and 802.3af power sources cannot provide adequate power,
which may cause the access point to malfunction and cause over-current conditions at the
power source. You must ensure that the switch port connected to the access point has PoE
turned off.
Caution The 1500 power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500-2=) and the AIR-PWRINJ4= must be used
in an indoor environment only.
Caution When the access point is installed outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch
circuit that is powering the access point should be provided with ground fault protection
(GFCI), as required by Article 210 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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Ethernet (PoE) Ports
The access point supports an Ethernet uplink port (PoE-In). The access point Ethernet uplink port uses
an RJ-45 connector (with weatherproofing) to link the access point to the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T or
1000BASE-T network. The Ethernet cable is used to send and receive Ethernet data and to optionally
supply inline 56-VDC power from the power injector.
Tip The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal
circuitry to match the cable connections.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Statement 1023
The Ethernet cable must be a shielded outdoor rated Category 5e (CAT5e) or better cable. The access
point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the
cable connections.
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6 AP Pole/Wall Mount
This section provides instructions for installing your access point(s). Personnel installing the access
point(s) must understand wireless access points and bridging techniques and grounding methods.
Caution All installation methods for mounting an access point on any wall surface is subject to the
acceptance of local jurisdiction.
Installation Options
The 1530 Series Access Point can be wall, pole or tower mounted.There are two optional mounting
kits: a fixed mounting kit (AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=) and a pivoting mounting kit
(AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=).
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electric codes.
Statement 1074
When mounting an access point on a horizontal or vertical surface, you must ensure that the access
point is oriented with the LED indicators pointing down (see Figure 14 on page 39). This positioning
allows LEDs to be visible to someone on the ground below the access point.
You must also ensure the access point is mounted with the hinged access cover facing out.
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Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mounting Kit
The optional fixed mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting.
You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your
installation. You then install the mounting plate, and attach the access point when you are ready.
Table 1 lists the materials you will need to provide in addition to the fixed mounting kit.
Ta b l e 1 Material Needed to Mount Access Point to a Vertical Wall
Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to
support a 50-lb (22.7 kg) static weight.
To mount the access point on a vertical wall, follow these instructions:
Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting
surface. See Figure 8 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations. You can optionally use
the individual mounting holes or the mounting slots.
Materials Required In Kit
Ground lug and screws (provided with access point) Yes
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT0720 with
CD-720-1 die (http://onlinecatalog.paduit.com)
No
Four M8 or 5/16 in. (31 mm) screws No
Four wall anchors (specified for all material) No
Drill bit for wall anchors No
Electric drill and standard screwdriver No
#6 AWG ground wire No
Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable No
Grounding block No
Grounding rod No
13-mm box-end wrench or socket set No
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Figure 8 Mounting Bracket for Wall or Pole Mounting
Step 2 Use four customer-supplied screws and optional screw-anchors to attach the mounting plate
to the mounting surface.
Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount
the access point to stucco, cement or drywall.
Step 3 Screw an M8 x16 bolt into each of the four support bolt holes on the back of the access point.
Do not screw the bold all the way in; leave approximately a 0.25 inch (0.635 cm) space.
Step 4 Position the four bolts on the access point into the quick mount notches on the mounting
bracket.
Step 5 Slide the access point down to sit securely in the quick mount notches.
Step 6 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point, page 27.
1Quick Mount Notches 2Mounting Slots
3Mounting Holes
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Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mount Kit
The optional fixed mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting.This
kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast or streetlight. It supports metal, wood or
fiberglass poles from 2 to 16 inches in diameter.
Ta b l e 2 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole
To mount the access point onto a vertical pole or streetlight pole, follow these steps:
Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point. You can attach the access
point to any pole with a diameter from 2 to 16 inches (5.1 to 40.6 cm).
Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within
3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control.
Step 2 Mount the pole clamp bracket assembly to a pole using two metal straps. Following the
instructions provided with the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=), loop
each metal strap twice through the slots on the strap bracket.
Caution Do not place the metal straps in the large open area between the pole clamp bracket and
the strap brackets, because this does not properly secure the access point
Step 3 Position the pole clamp bracket on the pole as needed before tightening the metal bands.
Note When the metal bands are tightened to the full tension, the pole clamp bracket cannot
be adjusted unless the metal bands are cut or disassembled.
Materials Required In Kit
Two 0.75-in (1.0 cm) stainless steel bands Yes
Banding strap tool (Band IT) (Cisco AIR-BAND-INST-TL=) No
Ground lug (provided with the access point) Yes
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1
die (http://onlinecatalog.panduit.com)
No
#6 AWG ground wire No
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Step 4 Tighten the metal bands using the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (Cisco
AIR-BAND-INSTL-TL=) by following the operating instructions in the box with the tool.
Ensure that the metal bands are as tight as possible.
Step 5 Screw an M8 x16 bolt into the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. do not
screw the bolts all the way in. Leave a gap of approximately 0.25 inch (0.635 cm).
Step 6 Position the four bolts on the access point into the access point quick-mount notch on the
mounting bracket. (See Figure 9)
Note The access point should be positioned with the LEDs on the bottom to allow viewing
from the ground.
Step 7 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point, page 27.
Figure 9 AP and Fixed Mount Kit Installed on a Pole
1Metal Band Strap 2Mounting Slots
3Pole
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Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit
The optional pivoting mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall or pole mounting. This kit
can be used to install the access point on a wall while still allowing for some freedom of movement.
This bracket supports metal, wood or fiberglass surfaces.
Figure 10 Pivoting Mounting Kit
Ta b l e 3 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Flat Surface or Wall
1Mounting holes for the AP 2Mounting Slots
3Wall mounting bracket holes
Materials Required In Kit
Ground lug and screws (provided with access point) Yes
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT0720 with
CD-720-1 die (http://onlinecatalog.paduit.com)
No
Four M8 or 5/16 in. (31 mm) screws No
Four wall anchors (specified for all material) No
Drill bit for wall anchors No
Electric drill and standard screwdriver No
#6 AWG ground wire No
Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable No
Grounding block No
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Figure 11 AP wall mounted with Pivoting Mounting Kit
Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to
support a 50-lb (22.7 kg) static weight.
To mount the access point on a vertical wall, follow these instructions:
Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting
surface. See Figure 10 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations.
Step 2 Use four customer-supplied screws and optional screw-anchors to attach the mounting plate
to the mounting surface.
Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount
the access point to stucco, cement or drywall.
Step 3 Match the holes in the bracket plate to the holes in the back of the access point.
Step 4 Screw an M8 x16 bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point and
mounting bracket. (See Figure 13)
Step 5 Bolt the AP and mounting kit to the wall through the two wall mounting holes on the bracket
(see Figure 10).
Step 6 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point, page 27.
Grounding rod No
13-mm box-end wrench or socket set No
#6 AWG ground wire No
Materials Required In Kit
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Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit
The optional pivoting mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole
mounting.This kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast or streetlight. It supports
metal, wood or fiberglass poles from 2 to 16 inches in diameter.
Figure 12 Pivoting Mounting Kit
Ta b l e 4 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole
To mount the access point onto a vertical pole or streetlight pole, follow these steps:
Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point. You can attach the access
point to any pole with a diameter from 2 to 16 inches (5.1 to 40.6 cm).
1Mounting holes 2Mounting Slots
Materials Required In Kit
Two 0.75-in (1.0 cm) stainless steel bands Yes
Banding strap tool (Band IT) (Cisco AIR-BAND-INST-TL=) No
Ground lug (provided with the access point) Yes
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1
die (http://onlinecatalog.panduit.com)
No
#6 AWG ground wire No
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Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within
3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control.
Step 2 Mount the pole clamp bracket assembly to a pole using two metal straps. Following the
instructions provided with the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=), loop
each metal strap twice through the slots on the strap bracket.
Step 3 Position the pole clamp bracket on the pole as needed before tightening the metal bands.
Note When the metal bands are tightened to the full tension, the pole clamp bracket cannot
be adjusted unless the metal bands are cut or disassembled.
Step 4 Tighten the metal bands using the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (Cisco
AIR-BAND-INSTL-TL=) by following the operating instructions in the box with the tool.
Ensure that the metal bands are as tight as possible.
Step 5 Match the holes in the bracket plate to the holes in the back of the access point.
Step 6 Screw an M8 x16 bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point and
mounting bracket. (See Figure 13)
Note The access point should be positioned with the LEDs on the bottom to allow viewing
from the ground.
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Grounding the Access Point
The access point must be grounded before connecting power.
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.
Statement 1074
In all outdoor installations and when powering the access point with AC power, you must follow these
instructions to properly ground the access point:
Step 1 If using insulated 6-AWG copper ground wire, strip the insulation as required for the
grounding lug.
Step 2 use the appropriate crimping tool to crimp the bare 6-AWG copper ground wire to the
supplied grounding lug.
Note The grounding lug and hardware used must comply with local and national electrical
codes.
Step 3 Open the electrical joint compound (supplied), and apply a liberal amount over the metal
surface where the ground strap screw holes are located (see Figure 5).
Step 4 Connect the grounding lug to the access point grounding screw holes (see Figure 5) using the
supplied two Phillips head screws (M4 x 10 mm) with lock washers. Tighten the grounding
screw to 22 to 24 in. lbs (2.49 to 2.71 Nm).
Step 5 If necessary, strip the other end of the ground wire and connect it to a reliable earth ground,
such as a grounding rod or an appropriate grounding point on a metal streetlight pole that is
grounded.
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7 Preparing the Access Point
The access point is a radio device which is 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, Release 7.6. These documents are
available on cisco.com.
• Do not install the access point in an area where structures, trees, or hills obstruct radio signals to
and from the access point.
• You can install the access point at any height, but best throughput is achieved when the access
points are mounted at the same height.
Note To perform path loss calculation and to determine how far apart to install access points,
consult an RF planning expert.
Note See the 1530 Series Hardware Installation Guide for information on conducting a site survey
prior to installing the access point.
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment
The radios on outdoor units (bridges) have higher transmit power levels than radios on indoor units
(access points). When you test radios in a link, you must avoid exceeding the maximum receive input
level of the receiver. At levels higher than the normal operating range and packet error rate (PER)
performance of the receiver is degraded. At even higher levels, the receiver can be permanently
damaged.
To avoid receiver damage and PER degradation, you can use one of the following techniques:
• Separate the omnidirectional antennas by at least 2 ft (0.6 m) to avoid receiver damage or by at
least 25 ft (7.6 m) to avoid PER degradation.
• Reduce the configured transmit power to the minimum level.
• Cable the radios together using a combination of attenuators, combiners, or splitters to achieve a
total attenuation of at least 60 dB.
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For a radiated test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power,
antenna gain, attenuation, and receiver sensitivity:
txpwr + tx antenna gain + rx ant gain - [attenuation due to antenna spacing] < max rx
input level
Where:
txpwr = Radio transmit power level
tx gain = transmitter antenna gain
rx gain = receiver antenna gain
For a conducted test bed, the following equation describes the relationships among transmit power,
antenna gain, and receiver sensitivity:
txpwr - [attenuation due to coaxial RF Attenuator components] < max rx input level
(0 dbm)
Caution Under no circumstances should you connect the antenna port from one access point to the
antenna port of another access point without using an RF attenuator. If you connect
antenna ports you must not exceed the maximum survivable receive level of 0 dBm. Never
exceed 0 dBm or damage to the access point can occur. Using attenuators, combiners, and
splitters having a total of at least 60 dB of attenuation ensures that the receiver is not
damaged and PER performance is not degraded.
Before You Begin
Warning
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Statement 1004
Before you begin the installation process:
• Become familiar with the procedures for mounting the access point (see the AP Pole/Wall Mount,
page 17).
• Become familiar with the access point connections (Figure 1 on page 8, Figure 4 on page 10, and
Figure 5 on page 10).
• Verify that the switch you are using to connect the controller is configured properly.
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8 Deploying the Access Point
The following portions of this manual address how to deploy the Access Point. There are several
deployment methods.
Warning
Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment
unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
Statement 364
Controller-based Deployments
The access point is deployed on Layer 3 networks. Layer 3 is the default mode for a newly configured
wireless LAN controller. This guide assumes that you will be deploying your access point on a Layer
3 network and a DHCP server is available.
Before deploying the access point, make sure the controller to which the access point will associate is
properly configured by performing the following operations:
• Make sure that the wireless LAN controller is set to Layer 3 mode
• Verify the wireless LAN controller software version
• Record the access point BVI MAC address (MAC address is located on the label on the side of the
unit.)
• Enter the access point BVI MAC address to the wireless LAN controller filter list
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Verifying the Wireless LAN Controller Mode
Follow these steps to verify that the wireless LAN controller mode is set to Layer 3:
Step 1 Open your web-browser and enter the IP address of your wireless LAN controller. Be sure to
precede the IP address with https://. A login screen appears.
Step 2 Enter your username and password. The default case-sensitive username and password are
admin and admin. The Summary page appears.
Step 3 From the top menu bar, click CONTROLLER. The Controller General page appears.
Step 4 Verify that the CAPWAP Transport Mode is set to Layer 3. If it is not, change it to Layer 3
and click Apply.
Step 5 Save any changes you made.
Step 6 From the menu bar, click MONITOR to return to the Monitor Summary page.
Verifying the Wireless LAN Controller Software Version
On the Summary page, you can verify the software version that the wireless LAN controller is running.
If a version update is necessary, refer to the appropriate controller configuration documentation.
Recording the Access Point MAC Address
Use a text file to record the MAC address of all the access points you intend to deploy in your network.
Having a file of the access point MAC addresses will be of considerable value for future testing. While
you are compiling the list, you might want to change the name of the access point to something you
can easily remember. The name can contain up to 32 characters. The following example,
fisher_street:ea:co contains the last four HEX characters of the access point MAC address.
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Adding the Access Point MAC Address to the Wireless LAN Controller
Filter List
The wireless LAN controller maintains an access point authorization MAC address list and responds
to discovery requests from access points on that list. To add the access point MAC address (or MAC
addresses) to the Wireless LAN controller filter list, follow these steps:
Step 1 If you are not logged onto the wireless LAN controller, log on now. The Summary page
appears.
Step 2 On the menu bar, click SECURITY. The Security RADIUS Authentication Server page
appears.
Step 3 Under AAA in the left frame, click MAC Filtering. The Security MAC Filtering page appears.
Step 4 Click New. The MAC Filters New page appears.
Step 5 Enter the MAC address of the access point in the MAC Address field. You can also use the
config macfilter add command to add a MAC filter entry to the controller.
Step 6 Select a WLAN ID or Any WLAN from the WLAN ID pop-up menu.
Step 7 Enter a description (32 characters maximum) of the access point in the Description field.
Step 8 Choose an interface from the Interface Name pop-up menu.
Step 9 Click Apply.
Step 10 Repeat this process to add other access points to the list.
Note You can also use the controller CLI command config macfilter add to add a MAC
filter entry on the controller.
Step 11 On the menu bar, click Monitor to return to the Monitor Summary page.
Verifying Controller Association
To verify that your access point is associated to the wireless LAN controller, perform these steps:
Step 1 Log into your controller web interface (https) using a web browser.
Step 2 Click Wireless and verify that your access point MAC address is listed under Ethernet MAC.
Step 3 Log out of the controller and close your web browser.
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Deployment Notes
Using a DHCP Server in a Layer 3 Mesh Network
To use a DHCP server in a Layer 3 mesh network, make sure the wireless LAN controller is in Layer
3 mode. You must also configure DHCP option 43 on the DHCP server. After the controller is
restarted, the access point receives IP addresses from the DHCP server.
Configuring DHCP Option 43
You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling
each access point to find and join a controller. This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration
example on a Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet
lightweight access points.
Additional information about Microsoft DHCP Option 43 is available on Cisco.com at the following
URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a0080871
4fe.shtml
DHCP Option 43 server implementation information for Cisco IOS is available at cisco.com at the
following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/technology/controller/deployment/guide/dep.html#wp106
8287
Note In DHCP Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management interface.
Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool. You must configure a
separate DHCP pool for each access point type.
Cisco 1532 access points use the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers
must be programmed to return the option based on the DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string
(DHCP Option 60) of the access point. The VCI string for the Cisco 1532 access point is Cisco AP
c1532.
The format of the TLV block for the 1532 access point is listed below:
• Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241)
• Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4
• Value: List of WLC management interfaces
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Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1532 Access Point
To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 1532 access point in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow
these steps:
Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI.
Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server.
The commands used to create a DHCP pool are as follows:
ip dhcp pool pool name
network IP Network Netmask
default-router Default router
dns-server DNS Server
Where:
pool name is the name of the DHCP pool, such as AP1000.
IP Network is the network IP address where the controller resides, such as
10.0.15.1
Netmask is the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0
Default router is the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1
DNS Server is the IP address of the DNS server, such as 10.0.10.2
Step 3 Add the Option 60 line using the following syntax:
option 60 ascii “VCI string”
For the VCI string, use the value from Configuring DHCP Option 43, page 33. The quotation
marks must be included.
Step 4 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax:
option 43 ascii “Comma Separated IP Address List”
For example, if you are configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1000, 1500, or 1532 series access
points using the controller IP addresses 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2, add the following
line to the DHCP pool in the Cisco IOS CLI:
option 43 ascii “10.126.126.2,10.127.127.2”
The quotation marks must be included.
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Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 1532 Access Point
To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 1532 access point in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow
these steps:
Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI.
Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server.
The commands used to create a DHCP pool are as follows:
ip dhcp pool pool name
network IP Network Netmask
default-router Default router
dns-server DNS Server
Where:
pool name is the name of the DHCP pool, such as AP1532.
IP Network is the network IP address where the controller resides, such as
10.0.15.1
Netmask is the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0
Default router is the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1
DNS Server is the IP address of the DNS server, such as 10.0.10.2
Step 3 Add the Option 60 line using the following syntax:
option 60 ascii “VCI string”
For the VCI string, use the value from Configuring DHCP Option 43, page 33. The quotation
marks must be included.
Step 4 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax:
option 43 hex hex string
The hex string is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below:
Type + Length + Value
Type is always f1(hex). Length is the number of controller management IP addresses times 4
in hex. Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex.
For example, suppose that there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses,
10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex). The length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex). The
IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields
f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is listed
below:
option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02
Autonomous Mode Configuration
Modes supported by the Autonomous image include: Root AP, WGB, and bridge.
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9 In Case of Difficulty
Help is available from Cisco should you experience difficulties; however, before contacting Cisco, look
for a solution to your problem in the following places:
• The Troubleshooting section of this guide
• The Troubleshooting a Mesh Network troubleshooting guide found on cisco.com at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8368/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.html
• The Tools and Resources section on the Technical Support and Documentation page at cisco.com
Follow these steps to contact the Technical Assistance Center on cisco.com:
Step 1 Open your browser and go to http://www.cisco.com/.
Step 2 Click Support. The Support page appears.
Step 3 Choose the link that best serves your support requirements.
Note Click My Tech Support if you are a registered user.
Step 4 Follow the instructions on the page.
Troubleshooting
Caution No serviceable parts inside. Do not open.
This section provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. For the
most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Support website at
cisco.com.
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Guidelines for Using the Access Point
You should keep these guidelines in mind when you use the access point:
• The access points can only communicate with controllers and cannot operate independently in
standalone mode.
• The access point communicates only with controllers and does not support Wireless Domain
Services (WDS). The access points cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the
controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when an access point associates to it.
• The access point supports Layer 3 CAPWAP communications with the controllers. In Layer 3
operation, the access point and the controller can be on the same or different subnets. The access
point communicates with the controller using standard IP packets. Layer 3 operation is scalable
and is recommended by Cisco. Unless it has a static IP address, a Layer 3 access point on a different
subnet than the controller requires a DHCP server on the access point subnet and a route to the
controller. The route to the controller must have destination UDP ports 12222 and 12223 open
for CAPWAP communications. The routes to the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers must
allow IP packet fragments.
• Before deploying your mesh access points ensure that the following has been done:
–
Your controllers are connected to switch ports that are configured as trunk ports.
–
Your mesh access points are connected to switch ports that are configured as untagged access
ports.
–
A DHCP server is reachable by your mesh access points and has been configured with Option
43. Option 43 is used to provide the IP addresses of the Management Interfaces of your
controllers. Typically, a DHCP server can be configured on a Cisco Layer 3 switch or router.
–
Optionally a DNS server can be configured to enable a local domain Cisco CAPWAP
controller (CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.<local domain>) to resolve to the IP address of
the Management Interface of your controller.
–
Your controllers are configured and reachable by the mesh access points.
–
Your controllers are configured with the MAC addresses of the mesh access points.
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Checking the LEDs
One LED is located between the LAN and PoE-In connectors. It indicates the status of the access point
power, uplinks, and radios. Figure 14 identifies and describes the LED functions. Table 5 provides
additional LED signal information.
Figure 14 Access Point LEDs –Shown on the Bottom of AP 1532E
Ta b l e 5 Access Point LED Signals
LED Message
Type
Color Meaning
Boot loader
status sequence
Blinking Green Boot loader status sequence:
• DRAM memory test in progress
• DRAM memory test OK
• Board initialization in progress
• Initializing FLASH file system
• FLASH memory test OK
• Initializing Ethernet
• Ethernet OK
• Starting Cisco IOS
• Initialization successful
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LED
Indicator
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Boot loader
warnings
Blinking Amber Configuration recovery is in progress (the MODE button
has been pushed for 2-3 seconds)
Solid Red There is an Ethernet failure or an image recovery (the
MODE button has been pushed for 20-30 seconds)
Blinking Green An image recovery is in progress (the MODE button has
been released)
Boot loader
errors
Solid Red There has been a DRAM memory test failure
Blinking Red and Amber There has been a FLASH file system failure
Blinking Red and Off This sequence may indicate any of the following:
• Environment variable failure
• Bad MAC address
• Ethernet failure during image recovery
• Boot environment failure
• No Cisco image file
• Boot failure
Cisco IOS
errors
Solid Red There has been a software failure; a disconnect then
reconnect of the unit power may resolve the issue
Cycling through Red,
Green, Amber and Off
This is a general warning of insufficient inline power.
Association
status
Chirping (short blips)
Green
This status indicates a normal operating condition. The
unit is joined to a controller, but no wireless client is
associated with it.
Solid Green Normal operating condition with at least one wireless
client associated with the unit
LED Message
Type
Color Meaning
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Note Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity
and hue from unit to unit. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer’s
specifications and is not a defect.
Operating
Status
Blinking Amber A software upgrade is in progress
Cycling through Green,
Red and Amber
Discovery/join process is in progress
Rapidly cycling through
Red, Green, Amber and
Off
This status indicates that the Access Point location
command has been invoked.
Blinking Red This status indicates that an Ethernet link is not
operational
Alignment
Mode
Color Signal Level (dBm)
Solid Green > –44
Fast blinking Green –47 to –44
Medium blinking Green –50 to –47
Solid Amber –53 to –50
Fast blinking Amber –57 to –53
Medium blinking Amber –60 to –57
Slow blinking Amber –63 to –60
Slow blinking Red –66 to –63
Medium blinking Red –69 to –66
Fast blinking Red –72 to –69
Solid Red –75 to –72
Off < –75
LED Message
Type
Color Meaning
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Misconfigured Access Point IP address
IP address misconfiguration can occur when you are re-addressing a segment of your mesh network
and you start at the mesh access point connected to the wired network (RAP). To avoid this problem,
always start the IP address changes from the farthest access point and work your way back to the root
access point. This problem might also happen if you move equipment such as uninstalling amesh access
point and then redeploying with a different IP subnet in another physical location on the mesh
network.
Another option to fix this misconfigured IP address is to physically take a controller in Layer 3 mode
with a root access point to the location of the misconfigured mesh access point. Set the bridge group
name for the root access point to match the misconfigured access point. Add the access point MAC
address to the filter list of the controller. When the misconfigured access point appears in the Summary
page of the controller, configure the access point with an IP address.
If you are using a static IP address on the access point and plan on redeploying the access point on
another subnet, perform a clear config command from the controller for that access point while it is
joined before you remove it from the network.
Verifying the Controller MAC Filter List
Prior to activating your access point, you must ensure that the access point MAC address has been
added to the controller MAC Filter list and that Mac Filter List is enabled. To view the MAC addresses
added to the controller MAC filter list and ensure the MAC filter list is enabled, you can use the
controller CLI or the controller GUI.
Controller CLI
Use the show macfilter summary controller CLI command to view the MAC addresses added to the
controller filter list.
Controller GUI
Log into your controller web interface (HTTPS) using a web browser and click SECURITY > AAA >
MAC Filtering to view the MAC addresses added to the controller filter list. Then click Wireless >
Mesh to ensure the MAC filter list is enabled.
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10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco 1532 Access
Point.
Regulatory Domains
The 1530 series supports the following regulatory domains (shown as “x” in the model numbers):
• -A FCC/North America, including Canada, Mexico, and some South American countries
• -C Malaysia, Egypt
• -D India
• -E ETSI and many European, Middle Eastern, and African countries (EMEA)
• -F Indonesia
• -H China
• -K Korea
• -M Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
• -N Non-FCC, including Hong Kong, Panama, and Mexico
• -Q Japan
• -R Russia
• -S Singapore
• -T Taiwan
• -Z Brazil, Australia and New Zealand
For the latest details and accurate listing of country homologation, refer to “Table 3. 802.11abgn
Outdoor Access Points” on the Wireless-LAN-Compliance-Status page at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5679/ps5861/product_data_sheet0900aecd80
537b6a.html#wp9005628
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FCC Safety Compliance Statement
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency (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. Proper installation of this radio according to the instructions found
in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
This access point product has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47
Section 1.1307 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
Use is permitted with antenna gain not exceeding 8 dBi in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, as
described in filing, with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (8") between the antenna and all
persons during normal operation.
Use is permitted with antenna gain not exceeding 13 dBi in the 2.4 GHz and 14 dBi in the 5 GHz band,
as described in filing, with a minimum separation distance of 50 cm (20") between the antenna and
all persons during normal operation.
Only antennas provided by Cisco for use with the product should be installed. The use of any other
antennas may cause damage to the access points or violate regulatory emission limits and will not be
supported by Cisco.
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE Directive)
This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and hardware)
provided and/or supported by Cisco Systems. The use of software or firmware not supported/provided
by Cisco Systems may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory
requirements.
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Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of
Conformity Statement
Manufacturer:
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.
Models Certification Numbers
AIR-CAP1532I-A-K9 FCC ID: LDK102090P
AIR-CAP1532E-A-K9 FCC ID: LDK102089P
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating
at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the
product (including the use of non-Cisco antennas specified for this model) provided not
expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
VCCI Statement for Japan
Warning
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this
is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual.
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Guidelines for Operating Cisco Access Points in Japan
This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points
in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Japanese Translation
English Translation
This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices
such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio
stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.
1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power
radio stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change
the frequency or stop using the device; contact the number below and ask for recommendations
on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions.
3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact
the number below.
Contact Number: 03-6434-6500
03-6434-6500
208697
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Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter
English Translation
When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC
adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and
Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code)
for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified
by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited
to CISCO-designated products.
Industry Canada
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du
Canada.
This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
AIR-CAP1532I-A-K9 IC: 2461B-102090P
AIR-CAP1532E-A-K9 IC: 2461B-102089P
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Cisco Aironet Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a
system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for
the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry
Canada office.
This device has been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 13 dBi for 2.4 GHz
and 14 dBi for 5 GHz. Antennas having a gain greater than 6 dB are strictly prohibited for use with
this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication.
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and
Liechtenstein
Models:
AIR-CAP1532I-E-K9
AIR-CAP1532E-E-K9
This device has been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 13 dBi for 2.4 GHz
and 14 dBi for 5 GHz. Antennas having a gain greater than 14 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with
this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC
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The following standards were applied:
EMC—EMC-EN 301.489-1 v1.8.1; EN 301.489-17 v2.1.1
Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2005; EN 50385: 2002
Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC
has been followed.
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This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be
restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details,
contact Cisco Corporate Compliance.
The product carries the CE Mark:
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
United States
This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American
National Standards Institute) limits. The evaluation was based on ANSI C 95.1 and FCC OET Bulletin
65C rev 01.01. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 8" (20 cm)
for antenna gains up to 8 dBi and 20" (50 cm) for antenna gains from 8.1 to 14 dbi to maintain
compliance.
Canada
This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American
National Standards Institute) limits. The evaluation was based on RSS-102 Rev 2. The minimum
separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 8" (20 cm) for antenna gains up to 8 dBi
and 20" (50 cm) for antenna gains from 8.1 to 14 dbi to maintain compliance.
European Union
This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to the ICNIRP (International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) limits. The evaluation was based on the EN
50385 Product Standard to Demonstrate Compliance of Radio Base stations and Fixed Terminals for
Wireless Telecommunications Systems with basic restrictions or reference levels related to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields from 300 MHz to 40 GHz. The minimum
separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 8" (20 cm) for antenna gains up to 8 dBi
and 20" (50 cm) for antenna gains from 8.1 to 14 dbi.
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Australia
This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans as referenced in the Australian Radiation
Protection standard and has been evaluated to the ICNIRP (International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) limits. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to
general bystander is 8" (20 cm) for antenna gains up to 8 dBi and 20" (50 cm) for antenna gains from
8.1 to 14 dbi.
Administrative Rules for Cisco Access Points in Taiwan
This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco access points in Taiwan. The rules for
all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
Chinese Translation
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English Translation
Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices
Article 12
For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies,
business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original
features and functions.
Article 14
The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful
interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station; and if interference is caused, the
user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference
is clear.
The authorized radio station means a radio-communication service operating in accordance with the
Communication Act.
The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the interference caused by the
operation of an authorized radio station, by another intentional or unintentional radiator, by
industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, or by an incidental radiator.
Chinese Translation
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English Translation
Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil
This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil.
Access Point Models
AIR-CAP1532I-Z-K9
AIR-CAP1532E-Z-K9
Regulatory Information
Figure 15 contains Brazil regulatory information for the access point models identified in the previous
section.
4.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure
4.7.6 The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not
interfere the legal communications. If interference is caused, the user must stop operating
the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear.
4.7.7 Manufacturers of U-NII devices are responsible for ensuring frequency stability such that
an emission is maintained within the band of operation under all conditions of normal
operation as specified in the user manual.
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Figure 15 Regulatory Information for Brazil
Portuguese Translation
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência
prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando
em caráter primário.
English Translation
This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference,
including interference from stations of the same kind. This equipment may not cause harmful
interference to systems operating on a primary basis.
Declaration of Conformity Statements
All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following
location: http://www.ciscofax.com.
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11 Warranty
Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points come with a one-year warranty. For more
details, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty, and look up the 1530 series access points in the
Warranty Finder tool.
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