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Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter2 Installing the Ac cess Point
Unpacking the Access Point
Warning
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A
Statement 1005
Unpacking the Access Point
Follow these steps to unpack the access point:
Step1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Step3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each
item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.

Package Contents

Each access point package contains the following items:
•Cisco Aironet 1000 series lightweight access point
•Ceiling mount kit (ceiling-mount base, two ceiling-mount clips, two screws, and two washers)
•Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points
•Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points
•Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards
Basic Installation Guidelines
Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible t o inter fe renc e t hat can r educ e t hro ughp ut
and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
•Ensure a site survey has been performed to determine the optimum placement of access points. Refer
to the Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Deployment Guide for site survey
information.
•Check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller software version supports the access
points to be installed. You can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under
Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html
•Ensure that access points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in) from
the body of all persons
.
•Do not mount the access point within 3 ft (91.4 cm) of metal obstructi ons. Refer to the Cisco Aironet
1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Deployment Guide for additional information.
•Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same
frequency as the access point and can cause signal interference.
•Always mount the access point vertically (standing up or hanging down).