Cisco Systems AIRCAP1552EUAK9, AIRPWRINJ15002 Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point

Note When the access point is cable strand mounted, the strand support cable and the mounting hardware provide grounding for the access point.

In all outdoor installations and when powering the access point with AC power, you must follow these instructions to properly ground the case:

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 (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L).

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 2-13).

Step 4 Connect the grounding lug to the access point grounding screw holes (see Figure 2-13) using the supplied two Phillips head screws (M4 x10 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 (see Figure 2-2), an appropriate grounding point on a metal streetlight pole that is grounded (see Figure 2-38), or a grounded cable on a cable strand.

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point

The fiber-optic kit (AIR-1520-FIB-REEL=) enables the access point to support fiber-optic network connections. The kit contains these parts:

•Eight screws

•Two small take-up reels

•Two large take-up reels

•One liquid-tight adapter—Accepts a cable diameter of 0.20 to 0.35 inches (0.51 to 0.89 cm)

Note Fiber backhaul is only possible on the 1552E and 1552EU access points.

Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Note You need a customer-supplied outdoor-rated fiber-optic cable with an LC connector. The cable diameter must be 0.20 to 0.35 in. (0.52 to 0.89 cm) in diameter.

To connect a fiber-optic cable to the access point, follow these steps:

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