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Chapter7 Controlling Lightweight Access Points
Lightweight Access Point Overview
Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Connectors
The AP1020 and AP1030 Cisco 1000 series lightweight access p oints have the following external
connectors:
•One RJ-45 Ethernet jack, used for connecting the Cisco 1000 series light weight access point to the
network.
•One 48 VDC power input jack, used to plug in an optional factory-supplied exter nal 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 f or an 802.11a radio.
Note The AP1010 Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points are d esigned 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 10/100Mbps 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-supplie d 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 a ccess 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 (bet ween 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 p ower 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.