5/26/05 Safety Considerations
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The Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points with or without external antenna ports are only
intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All interconnected
equipment must be contained within the same building including the interconnected
equipment's associated LAN connections.
For AP1020 and AP1030 Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points provided with optional
external antenna ports, make sure that all external antennas and their associated wiring are
located entirely indoors. Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points and their optional external
antennas are not suitable for outdoor use.
MAKE SURE that plenum-mounted Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points are powered
using Power over Ethernet (PoE) to comply with safety regulations.
For all Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, verify that the ambient temperature remains between 0
and 40° C (32 and 104° F), taking into account the elevated temperatures that occur when
they are installed in a rack.
When multiple Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers are mounted in an equipment rack, be sure that
the power source is sufficiently rated to safely run all of the equipment in the rack.
Verify the integrity of the ground before installing Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers in an
equipment rack
Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300.22.C of the National
Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1, C22.1.