Cisco Systems 3.2 manual Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Connectors

Chapter 7 Controlling Lightweight Access Points

Lightweight Access Point Overview

Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Connectors

The AP1020 and AP1030 Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points have the following external connectors:

•One RJ-45 Ethernet jack, used for connecting the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point to the network.

•One 48 VDC power input jack, used to plug in an optional factory-supplied external power adapter.

•Three male reverse-polarity TNC antenna jacks, used to plug optional external antennas into the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point: two for an 802.11b/g radio, and one for an 802.11a radio.

Note The AP1010 Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points are designed to be used exclusively with the internal high-gain antennas, and have no jacks for external antennas.

The Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point communicates with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller using standard CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. Plug the CAT-5 cable into the RJ-45 jack on the side of the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point.

Note that the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point can receive power over the CAT-5 cable from network equipment. Refer to Power over Ethernet for more information about this option.

The Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point can be powered from an optional factory-supplied external AC-to-48 VDC power adapter. If you are powering the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point using an external adapter, plug the adapter into the 48 VDC power jack on the side of the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point.

The Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point includes two 802.11a and two 802.11b/g high-gain internal antennas, which provide omnidirectional coverage. However, some Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points can also use optional factory-supplied external high-gain and/or directional antennas. When you are using external antennas, plug them into the male reverse-polarity TNC jacks on the side of the AP1020 and AP1030 Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points.

Note Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points must use the factory-supplied internal or external antennas to avoid violating FCC requirements and voiding the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Power Requirements

Each Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point requires a 48 VDC nominal (between 38 and 57 VDC) power source capable of providing 7 Watts. The polarity of the DC source does not matter because the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point can use either a +48 VDC or a -48 VDC nominal source.

Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points can receive power from the external power supply (which draws power from a 110-220 VAC electrical outlet) plugged into the side of the access point case, or from Power over Ethernet.

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide

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