Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions

Mounting the Access Point

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Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is used, this cabling should be installed in accordance with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit, as detailed in Article 725 of the National Electric Code (NEC). Such requirements include, but are not limited to, routing the Class 2 cabling away from AC power lines and AC building wiring, and limiting the exposed cable runs external to the building to less than 140 ft (42 m) – or is directly buried or in underground conduit, where a continuous metallic cable shield or a continuous metallic conduit containing the cable is bonded to each building grounding electrode system. If such installation methods are not used, the cabling must be installed according to the requirements for telecommunication circuits (TNV) as detailed in Article 800, which includes requirements for a Listed primary protector upon entering the building, and limits the installation to only Listed networking equipment designed to accommodate telecommunication interfaces.

Use only the specified power injector (AIR-PWRINJ1500=) for the access point. This power injector is designed to meet the power requirements of the access point and is a listed Class 2 Limited Power Source (LPS).

Tip To forward bridge traffic, add a switch between the power injector and controller. Refer to the Deployment Guide: Cisco Mesh Networking Solution for more information.

Step 3 Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point.

Step 4 Connect a shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet cable (such as AIR-ETH1500-150=) between the power injector and the access point’s Ethernet connector (see Figure 2-2).

Note You should hand-tighten the access point Ethernet cable connector until the connector locks.

Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and possible safety hazards. Statement 362

Step 5 When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, connect them to the access point as shown in Figure 2-1. When using other Cisco external antennas, mount them as directed by the installation documentation that shipped with the antennas.

Step 6 When using optional third-party external antennas, mount and connect them as described in the installation documents that shipped with the antennas.

Step 7 Continue with the “Grounding the Access Point” section on page 2-21.

Mounting the Access Point on a Pole

When installing an access point on a pole or mast, you should use the optional Cisco pole mount kit. To mount the access point on a pole, perform these steps:

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1500 Series specifications

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