Cisco Systems 1300 Series manual Installation Guidelines, Typical Outdoor Installation Components

Chapter 2 Installation Overview

Installation Guidelines

Typical Outdoor Installation Components

The access point/bridge is designed to be installed in an outdoor environment, typically on a tower or a tall building. A typical installation diagram is shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Typical Outdoor Installation Diagram

Building	Integrated
entrance	or
	external antenna
Indoor	Outdoor

Category 5

Ethernet

cable

LAN network

Power

injector

Power

module

Dual-coax

cables

Grounding		Bridge
block
	Dual-coax
	cables

Ground

(see note)

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Note Ground wires must comply with Sections 810 and 820 of the National Electrical Code and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Caution To ensure correct installation and grounding, install the access point/bridge in compliance with your local and national electrical codes: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA 22.1 (Canada); and if local or national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC 364, Part 1 through 7 (other countries).

Note The grounding block is not required for indoor installations of the access point/bridge.

Installation Guidelines

Because the access point/bridge is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:

•Install the access point/bridge in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the unit.

•Install the access point/bridge at a height sufficient to provide a clear line-of-sight signal path.

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide

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