Cisco Systems 1300 Installation Guidelines

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

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Chapter2 Installation Overv iew

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 outdoor installation diagram is shown in Figure2-1.

Note The lightweight access point can only operate as an access point.

Figure2-1 Typical Outdoor Installation Diagram

Note Ground wires must comply with Sections 810 and 820 of the National Electrical Code and Sec tion 54 of

the Canadian Electrical Code.

Caution To ensure correct installation and grounding, install the access poin t/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 co untries).

Note The grounding block is not required for indoor installations of the access point/bridg e and antenna.

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 possib le 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.

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Category 5

Ethernet

cable

Dual-coax

cables

Dual-coax

cables

Indoor

Building

entrance

Outdoor

Ground

(see note)

Power

injector

Power

module

Grounding

block

BR1310G or

LAP1310G

Integrated

or

external antenna

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS Page Page Page vii HLoad-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles H-1 Load-Dump Protection Page Preface Audience Purpose Organization Conventions xi Related Publications Obtaining Documentation Cisco.com Product Documentation DVD Ordering Documentation Documentation Feedback Cisco Product Security Overview Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Product Alerts and Field Notices Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Support Website xvi Locating the Product Serial Number The access point/bridge serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (ref er to Figure 1). Figure1 Location of Access Point Serial Number Label Submitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Page Page Overview Product Terminology Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Lightweight Access Point Guidelines for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge Key Features Power Integrated Antenna External Antenna Ethernet Ports Enclosure Connectors LEDs Operating Roles for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range Root Access Point on a Wired LAN Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network Bridge Network with Wireless Clients Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration Workgroup Bridge Network Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points Page Installation Overview 2-2 Safety Warnings All Installations Outdoor and DC Power Source Installations DC Power Source Installations Safety Information FCC Safety Compliance Statement Safety Precautions Page Typical Outdoor Installation Components Installation Guidelines Site Surveys Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge Package Contents Before Beginning the Installation Page Installation Summary Page Mounting Overview Mounting the Access Point/Bridge Mounting Hardware Window Mounting Multi-Function Mount Access Point Bracket Mast Bracket LEDs Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Aligning the Autonomous Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications Page Page Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Normal Mode LED Indications for an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Page Page Power Injector Checking Power Checking Basic Configuration Settings Default IP Address Behavior Default SSID and Radio Behavior Enabling the Radio Interface SSID Security Settings Antenna Alignment Running the Carrier Busy Test Running the Ping or Link Test Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the CLI on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Web-Browser Interface Browser HTTP Interface Browser TFTP Interface Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Image File Connecting to the Console Serial Port Obtaining the TFTP Server Software Page Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points LED Indications Power Injector Checking Power Using DHCP Option 43 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Connecting to the Console Serial Port Configuring Controller Information Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode tftp-server-ip-address filename access-point-name Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Page A Translated Safety Warnings Page B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE VCCI Statement for Japan Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement Page Page Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Taiwan All Access Points and Bridges Chinese Translation Page Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Access Point Models Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Declaration of Conformity Statements Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries Page Page C Access Point Specifications Page Page Page D Channels and Maximum Power Levels Page E Console Serial Cable Pinouts Overview Signals and Pinouts F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Page Page Page G Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points Overview Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points H Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles Load-Dump Protection Page GLOSSARY Numeric A B C D E F G I N O P Q S T U W Page INDEX A B C R S T U