Chapter 1 Overview

Hardware Features

Connectors

The access point supports four connectors (see Figure 1-1):

•Ethernet (PoE) connector—12 pin circular Mil spec (MS3112P14-12P)

•AC power connector—5 pin circular Mil spec (MS3112P14-5P)

•2.4-GHz Type N antenna connector

•5-GHz Type N antenna connector ( LAP1510 model only)

Single or Dual Radio Operation

The access point is available in two models: LAP1510 (supports 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios) and LAP1505 (supports only a 2.4-GHz radio). The radios use external antennas (see “External Antennas”).

The LAP1510 model supports simultaneous dual-radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11b/g radio and

a5-GHz 802.11a radio.The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. The 5-GHz radio on the access point is used for backhaul operations to the controller. The 5-GHz radio can also operate in the 4.9-GHz Public Safety band in the United States.

Note The 4.9-GHz band requires a license and may be used only by qualified Public Safety operators as defined in section 90.20 of the FCC rules.

The LAP1505 model supports both mesh backhaul operation and wireless clients using the 2.4-GHz radio.

External Antennas

The access point is equipped with an N-type radio frequency (RF) connector on the large flat side of the unit for an external 2.4-GHz antenna. The LAP1510 model also has an N-type RF connector on the end of the unit for an external 5-GHz antenna (see Figure 1-1). When using the optional Cisco external omnidirectional antennas, the 2.4-GHz antenna connects directly to the access point, and the 5-GHz antenna connects to the access point using the antenna’s included coax cable.

The Cisco omnidirectional external antennas use vertical polarization.

The access point can also be equipped with specific third-party external antennas (see Table 1-1and Table 1-2), subject to local regulatory requirements. When you are installing third-party antennas, they must be installed with all waterproofing steps recommended by the third-party manufacturer.

Note When you mount the access point in an indoor environment, you must also mount the antennas in an indoor environment.

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

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