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Access Point Specifications

Access Point Specifications

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Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point.

Table C-1 Access Point Specifications 

Category	Specifications
Size	12.0 in. x 7.8 in. x 6.0 in. (30.5 cm x 19.8 cm x 15.2 cm)
Weight	17.3 lbs. (7.8 kg) with dual radios
Connectors	Two or three Type N antenna connectors for 2.4-GHz radio (depends on configuration) One Type N antenna connector (for 5-GHz radio) Optional AC power connector—3-pin Remke Mini-Link 50908 connector Internal PoE-in connector (Uplink port)—RJ-45 connector Internal PoE-out connector (Downlink port)—RJ-45 connector Optional internal SFP fiber module—Single strand LC fiber connector Optional cable connector—Stinger connector (customer supplied)
Power sources (see Table C-2 and Table C-3 for power distribution budget)	AC power Input volts—100 to 480 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Power injector Input volts—85 to 264 VAC 50 to 60 Hz POC (Quasi-square wave AC) Input volts—40 to 90 Vrms External 12 VDC Input volts—12 VDC
Operating temperature	Access point and power injector -40 to 131oF (-40 to 55oC) Note Up to a 20-minute start-up time might be necessary when using a cable modem at temperatures of -20oC or less.
Storage temperature	Access point -40 to 185oF (-40 to 85oC) Power injector -58 to 185oF (-50 to 85oC)
Humidity	Access point 0 to 100% condensing—access point (operating and nonoperating) Power injector 10 to 90% noncondensing—power injector (operating)
Data rates	1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mb/s	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mb/s
Environmental ratings	Complies with NEMA 4 and IP67 requirements
Maximum elevation	6,561 ft (2,000 m) at 131oF (55oC)—Operating 16,000 ft (4,877 m) at -13oF (-25oC)—Non-operating
Wind resistance	Up to 100 MPH operational and survivable up to 165 MPH
RF output power	802.11b	802.11g	802.11a
	28 dBm conducted		28 dBm conducted
	Maximum output depends on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed. For additional information, refer to the Channels and Power Levels section.
Frequency	2.400 to 2.484 GHz		4.940 to 4.990 GHz 1 5.470 to 5.725 GHz (not in public safety configuration) 5.725 to 5.85 GHz
	Frequency depends on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed. For additional information, refer to the Channels and Power Levels section.
Immunity	Less than or equal to 5 mJ for 6kV/3kA @ 8/20 ms waveform ANSI/IEEE C62.41 EN61000 4-5 Level 4 AC Surge Immunity EN61000 4-4 Level 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity EN61000 4-3 Level 4 EMC Field Immunity EN61000 4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity
Safety	Designed to meet: IEC 60950-1 UL 60950-1 CSA 60950-1 EN 60950-1
Radio approvals	FCC Parts 15.247, 90.210 FCC Bulletin OET-65C Canada RSS-210 and RSS-102 AS/NZS 4268.2003
EMI and susceptibility	FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) EN 55022 B EN 60601-1-2:2001 AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 301.489-1 EN 301.489-17

1 The use of the 4.9-GHz band requires a license and can be used only by qualified public safety operators as defined in section 90.20 of the FCC rules.

Table C-2 lists the power distribution budget for the pole mount or mesh access point configuration.

Table C-2 Power Distribution Budget for Access Point Pole Mount and Mesh Configurations

Element	Power Requirement (Watts)
Core components 802.11a radio 802.11g radio Fiber-optic SFP Backup battery PoE-out enabled	6.9
	12
	12
	1.1
	10
	17
Total power budget when using DC power source		59
Total power budget when using AC power source (77% efficiency of AC power supply)		72.6
Total power budget when using PoE power source (92% efficiency of PoE power supply)		63.7

Table C-3 lists the power distribution budged for the cable access point configuration.

Table C-3 Power Distribution Budget for Access Point Cable Configuration

Element	Power Requirement (Watts)
Core components 802.11a radio 802.11g radio Cable modem with heater PoE-out enabled	7.5
	12
	12
	9
	17
Total power budget when using DC power source		57.5
Total power budget when using POC power source (78% efficiency of AC power supply)		70.2