Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Points Hardware Installation Guide

Package Contents

Each access point package contains the following items:

• One 1540 series access point
• Ground lug and screws with lock washers
• Ethernet field terminator
• Plastic dust cap (installed on console port)
• Weatherization tape and anti-corrosion sealant
• Cisco product documentation and pointer card
• Wall/pole mount bracket kit (AIR-ACC1530-PMK1), for an additional charge, only if selected when you ordered the access point

Optional Tools and Hardware From Cisco

Depending on what you ordered, the following optional equipment may be part of your shipment:

• Power injector AIR-PWRINJ6=
• Power injector AIR-PWRINJ5=
• AP cover / Solar Shield for 1540, AIR-ACC1540-CVR=
• AIR-ACC1540-KIT1= spare parts kit which includes:

– Ethernet field terminators (qty. 5)

– Ethernet caps (qty. 2)

– Ground lug kit (qty. 1)

• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1=
• AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2=

Additional Tools and Hardware Required for Installation

You need to independently procure the following tools and materials which maybe required during various stages of installing the AP:

• 10 mm open end or box wrench
• Ground lug crimping tool (Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1 die)
• 6 AWG copper ground wire
• Medium flat or Phillips screw driver (for the solar cover)
• Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable of 0.20 to 0.35 inches (0.51 to 0.89 cm) diameter.
• Ethernet RJ45 connector and installation tool
• Ground rod as required by local regulations

Pre-Installation Checks and Installation Guidelines

As the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:

• Thoroughly review the information provided in Safety Guidelines and Warnings.
• For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network, refer to the Cisco Wireless Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.3.
• Review the FCC guidelines for installing and operating outdoor wireless LAN devices at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/3200-series-rugged-integrated-services-routers-isr/data_sheet_c78-647116.html

• Install the access point in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the access point.
• We recommend installing the access points no higher than 40 feet to allow support for wireless clients on the ground. Best throughput is achieved when all the access points are mounted at the same height.
• The console port is shipped with a cap on it. Inspect the cap at the time of installation. Every time the cap is removed or replaced, properly tighten it. If you do not tighten the cap properly, it will not meet IP67 criteria, and may lead to water leaking into the unit.

Note To calculate path loss and to determine how far apart to install access points, consult an RF planning expert.

Before you begin the installation process, ensure the following:

• Perform a site survey. See the “Performing Site Surveys” section.
• Your network infrastructure devices must be operational and properly configured.
• Your controllers are connected to switch trunk ports.
• Your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points.
• A DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points, or manually configure the controller information in the access point. For information on configuring the DHCP Option 43, visit the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-lan-wlan/97066-dhcp-option-43-00.html

• Become familiar with the access point installation components. See the “Typical Access Point Installation Components” section.

Typical Access Point Installation Components

The access point is designed to be installed in an outdoor environment, such as the exterior roof overhang of a tall building or a streetlight pole. Carefully review Figure 2-1 to become familiar with the system components, connectors, indicators, cables, system interconnection, and grounding.

Figure 2-1 Components in a Typical Access Point Installation

Wall Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=

The AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting.

You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation, install the mounting bracket, and then attach the access point to the bracket.

Table 2-1 lists the materials needed for this installation.

Caution The mounting wall, attaching screws, and wall anchors must be able to support a 50 lb (22.7 kg) static weight.

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To mount the access point vertically on a wall, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting wall. The mounting bracket screw hole locations are shown in Figure 2-2. The dimensions of the mounting bracket is shown in Figure 2-3.

Step 2 Use four screws and, if required, wall anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface. These screws and anchors are to be sourced independently.

Note You can use an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement, or dry wall.

Note The mounting wall, attaching screws, and wall anchors must be able to support a 50 lb (22.7 kg) static weight.

Step 3 Screw an M6 x12 mm bolt into each of the four support bolt holes on the back of the access point. Do not screw the bolt all the way in, but leave a gap of approximately 0.13 inch (3.3 mm).

Step 4 Position the access point against mounting bracket such that the four support bolts on the back of the AP, slot into the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket.

Step 5 Slide the access point down to seat it securely in the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket.

Note The access point should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards.

Step 6 Using a 10mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket, to a torque of 40 lbf-in.

Step 7 Proceed with connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point.

Figure 2-2 Mounting Bracket for Wall and Pole Mounting

Figure 2-3 Mounting Bracket Dimensions in inches [and millimeters]

Pole Mounting the Access Point with AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=

The AIR-ACC1530-PMK1= mounting kit contains a mounting bracket that can be used for both wall mounting and pole mounting. This kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast or streetlight. It supports metal, wood or fiberglass poles from 2 to 8 inches in diameter.

Table 2-2 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole

To mount the access point onto a vertical pole, follow these steps:

Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point. You can attach the access point to a pole having a diameter of 2 to 8 inches (5.1 to 20.1 cm).

Step 2 Hold the bracket up against the pole, and slide the two band straps through the top and bottom sets of mounting slots on the mounting bracket (see Figure 2-4).

Step 3 Wrap the band straps around the pole, lock them, and then lightly tighten the clamps using a wrench. Only tighten them enough to keep the bracket from sliding down the pole

Step 4 Screw an M6 bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. Do not screw the bolt in all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13-inch (3.3 mm).

Step 5 Position the four bolts on the access point into the bracket keyhole slots. Check to be sure that the access point is properly seated in the slots (see Figure 2-4).

Note The access point should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards.

Step 6 Using a 10 mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket to a torque of 40 lbf-in.

Step 7 Locate the access point to the final position. Tighten the band clamps with the wrench so that the access point does not slide on the pole. Ensure that the clamps are tight enough to not let the AP move.

Step 8 Proceed with connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point.

Figure 2-4 AP Mounted on a Pole

Wall Mounting the AP using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= Pivoting Mounting Kit

The optional pivoting mounting kit AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= contains a pivoting mounting bracket for both wall and pole mounting. This kit allows for adjusting the position of the AP by pivoting the AP along its vertical plane.

Table 2-3 Materials for Mounting on Wall with Pivoting Mounting Kit

Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50-lb (22.7 kg) static weight.

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To mount the access point vertically on a wall, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Disassemble the pivot kit, if not already disassembled. See Figure 2-5.

Step 2 Use the wall-plate end of the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting surface. See Figure 2-5 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations (screw holes of maximum 6 mm in size).

See Figure 2-6 for the dimensions of the pivoting mounting bracket.

Step 3 Use four screws and, if required, wall anchors to attach the wall-plate end of the mounting bracket to the mounting surface. These screws and anchors are to be sourced independently.

Note You can use an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement, or drywall.

Note The mounting wall, attaching screws, and wall anchors must be able to support a 50-lb (22.7 kg) static weight.

Step 4 Align the AP-plate end of the bracket with the screw holes in the back of the access point.

Step 5 Fasten the bracket plate to the AP by using four M6 x12 mm bolts and a 10 mm box or socket wrench. Torque the bolts to 40 lbf-in.

Step 6 Using the 90.0 mm M8 long screw and the hardware supplied with the pivoting bracket, bolt the AP and bracket plate, to the wall plate mounted on the wall. See Figure 2-5 for this assembly. Do not fully tighten the assembly.

Note The access point should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards.

Step 7 Pivot the AP as required, and then fully tighten the 90.0 mm M8 long screw using a 13 mm wrench.

Step 8 Proceed with installing antennas (only for external antenna models), connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point.

Figure 2-5 Pivoting Mounting Bracket

Figure 2-6 Pivoting Mounting Bracket Dimensions

Figure 2-7 Visualization of AP Fastened to the Pivoting Mounting Kit

Pole Mounting the AP using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= Pivoting Mounting Kit

The optional pivoting mounting kit AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= contains a pivoting mounting bracket for both wall and pole mounting. This kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast, or streetlight. It supports metal, wood or fiberglass poles from 2 to 8 inches in diameter.

The AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= pivoting mounting kit allows for adjusting the position of the AP by pivoting the AP along its vertical plane.

To mount the access point on a pole, follow these steps:

Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point. You can attach the access point to any pole with a diameter from 2 to 8 inches (5.1 to 40.6 cm).

Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control.

Step 2 Disassemble the pivot kit, if not already disassembled. See Figure 2-8.

Step 3 Fasten the pivot bracket base plate to the pole using either one set of the adjustable band clamps or the screw clamp (the screw clamp can be used only on poles that are 2-3 inches (50-76 mm) in diameter).

Step 4 Position the pivot bracket base plate and clamp(s) on the pole. Tighten only enough to hold the bracket base plate in place, so as to prevent it from sliding along the pole but still pivot on the pole. Fully tighten only after the access point is mounted and positioned.

Step 5 Align the AP-plate end of the bracket with the screw holes in the back of the access point.

Step 6 Fasten the bracket plate to the AP by using four M6 x12 mm bolts and a 10 mm box or socket wrench. Torque the bolts to 40 lbf-in (4.5Nm).

Step 7 Using the 90.0 mm M8 long screw and the hardware supplied with the pivoting bracket, bolt the AP and bracket plate, to the base plate mounted on the pole. See Figure 2-7. Do not fully tighten the assembly.

Note The access point should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards.

Step 8 Pivot and position the AP as required, and then fully tighten the 90.0 mm M8 long screw using a 13 mm wrench, and then tighten the clamps on the pole.

Note Use caution when tightening the 80 mm bolts on the pole-mount screw clamp. See Figure 2-8. Ensure the clamp face remains parallel to the bracket base plate while tightening the bolts. Torque the M8 x 80 mm bolts to 52-61 lbf-in (5.9-6.9 Nm).

Caution Misalignment and over torquing can result in breaking the screw clamp.

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Step 9 Proceed with installing antennas (only for external antenna models), connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point.

Figure 2-8 Exploded View of the Pivoting Mounting Kit

Figure 2-9 Pivoting Mounting Kit with Pole Mount Clamp

Horizontally Mounting the Access Point using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=

The AIR-ACC1530-PMK2= pivoting pole mount kit contains a horizontal mount plate that allows the AP to be mounted horizontally, as shown in Figure 2-11. The horizontal mounting provides better omni antenna coverage.

To mount the AP horizontally using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=, follow these steps:

Step 1 Mount the pivot bracket to a wall or a pole as shown in the previous procedures. However, stop before mounting the pivot bracket plate directly to the access point.

Step 2 Using four M6 x 12 mm bolts, fasten the horizontal adapter plate to the pivot bracket plate.

Step 3 Using the remaining four M6 x 12 mm bolts, mount the other side of the horizontal mounting plate to the AP. See Figure 2-10 for the exploded view.

Step 4 Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, tighten all M6 bolts to 40 lbf-in (4.5 Nm).

Step 5 Position and orient the access point as needed and tighten the mount kit bolts using a 13 mm wrench or socket. See Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-10 Exploded View of the Pivot Bracket Parts with Horizontal Mount Plate

Figure 2-11 Access Point Horizontally Mounted using the Optional Horizontal Mount Plate

Connecting a Power Injector

When your access point is powered by a power injector, follow these steps to complete the installation:

Step 1 Before applying PoE to the access point, ensure that the access point is grounded (see the “Grounding the Access Point” section).

Step 2 See the “Typical Access Point Installation Components” section, to identify the components needed for the installation.

Step 3 Connect a CAT5e or better Ethernet cable from your wired LAN network to the power injector.

Note The installer is responsible for ensuring that powering the access point from this type of power injector is allowed by local and/or national safety and telecommunications equipment standards.

Tip To forward bridge traffic, add a switch between the power injector and controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.0 for more information.

Step 4 Ensure that the access point is grounded before you apply power to the access point.

Step 5 Connect a shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable between the power injector and the PoE-in connector of the access point.

Step 6 Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point PoE-In port. See “Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point” section.

For details on installing Ethernet, see Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point.

Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point

You need to supply these tools and materials:

• Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable with a diameter of 0.2 to 0.35 inch (0.51 to 0.89 cm)
• RJ45 connector and installation tool
• Adjustable Wrench or 28 mm box wrench

To connect the shielded Ethernet cable to the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Disconnect power to the power injector, and ensure all power sources to the access point are turned off.

Step 2 Ensure a 6 AWG ground wire is connected to the access point (see the “Grounding the Access Point” section).

Step 3 Remove the covering cap from the PoE port.

Step 4 Loosen the Thread-Lock sealing nut of the cable gland by turning it counter clockwise, but do not remove it (see Figure 2-13).

Note Verify that the cable gland has a rubber seal and ensure that it is not damaged.

Caution Failure to install the cable gland and rubber gasket properly will cause the cable grip to leak.

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Figure 2-13 Cable Gland Assembly

Step 5 Insert the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable through the sealing nut-end of the cable gland (see Figure 2-13), and pull several inches of cable through.

Step 6 Install an RJ45 connector on the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable using your Ethernet cable installation tool.

Step 7 Carefully connect the RJ45 cable connector to the PoE port on the access point.

Step 8 Slide the cable gland with the rubber seal towards the access point, and screw the threaded end of the body into the access point, and hand-tighten.

Step 9 Use an adjustable wrench or a 28 mm wrench to tighten the threaded end of the body into the enclosure. Tighten to 15 lb-in.

Step 10 Use an adjustable wrench and tighten the thread-lock seal nut to 15 lb-in.

Step 11 Route your Ethernet cable, and cut off any excess cable.

Step 12 Install an RJ45 connector on the unterminated cable end, and insert it into the power injector.

Step 13 Turn on the power to the power injector.