USC 5310 Quick Install Guide

Table Of Contents

Cisco Universal Small Cell 5310 3G Module

Before You Begin

System Requirements

Power Considerations

Installation Considerations

Install Your USC 5310 Module

Verify Your Installation

Specifications

Part Numbers

Size

Regulatory, Compliance and Safety

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Quick Start Guide

Cisco Universal Small Cell 5310 3G Module

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Revised: November, 2013, 78-21438-02

1 Before You Begin

A fully integrated, high-performance, low-cost third-generation (3G) small cell, your Universal Small Cell (USC) 5310 module is a licensed radio network extension that connects to the module port of the Cisco Aironet 3600 Series access point, which is a UL listed ITE product. This small cell module contains a dedicated 3G small cell base station that delivers mobile services indoors, while offloading traffic from the outdoor macro network.

Using the standards-based technology of Home Node B (HNB), the USC 5310 module provides 3G signals inside a building for voice, data and messaging services for up to 16 simultaneous users within a coverage area of approximately 7000 square feet (650 square meters). The module supports Band 2/5 for the American market and Band 1 for the rest of the world.

System Requirements

This module is designed for use with Cisco Aironet 3600 Series access points. The module is not designed for use with other access points. The USC 5310 module is supported on these Cisco wireless LAN controllers:

•Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller

•Cisco 7500 Series Wireless Controller

•Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

The USC 5310 is supported by the following software releases:

•Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 7.6 or later

•Cisco Universal Small Cell Software Release 3.3 or later

•Cisco Small Cell Solution Release 2.0 or later

Power Considerations

Installation of your small cell module requires an additional 6 watts to power the Cisco Aironet 3600 access point. With a USC 5310 module installed, the access point requires the full Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) of 25.5 Watts at the egress switch port and a cable run of less than 300 feet (100 meters).

Power options for the access point include:

•IEEE 802.3at POE+ 25.5 W delivered from the upstream Ethernet switch

•Cisco 3600 Series Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ4=)

•Cisco 3600 Series local power supply (AIR-PWR-B=)

The USC 5310 module has a power limit circuitry that shuts down the module if it draws more power than allowed.

Installation Considerations

Install your small cell:

•in a central location, in an area where people are most likely to make calls

•away from windows, to avoid the signal leaking outside or external signals leaking in

•in an open area with airflow; not in a closed cabinet which reduces the signal strength

If you have thick internal walls, or metal, fire or rotating doors, plan to place units at either side of the obstruction at a distance shorter than 49 feet (15 m). Install a unit across from a corner to provide coverage on both sides of the corner.

For more information, refer to the "Cisco Aironet AP Module for Wireless Security and Spectrum Intellgence (WSSI) Deployment Guide" at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11983/ products_tech_note09186a0080bed15d.shtml.

2 Install Your USC 5310 Module

Follow these steps to install the USC 5310 module:

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Step 1 Remove the module from the packaging.

Step 2 Power down the access point.

Step 3 Peel off the label from the back of the 3600 series access point to reveal the module port connector.

Figure 1 Backside of Cisco Aironet 3600 Access Point

1	Openings for module's antennas
2	Label covering port connector

Step 4 Align the module connector with the connector on the back of the access point and click the module into place.

Figure 2 Installing Module in the Cisco Aironet 3600 Access Point

Step 5 Screw down the thumb screws on the module.

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Note If the screws are not tightened, the module will not be recognized and may not operate correctly. Make sure not to over-tighten the screws; they should be only hand-tightened.

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Step 6 Power up the access point. When the access point boots up, it recognizes the module. No software configuration is required.

Step 7 If necessary, mount the Cisco Aironet 3600 Series access point, with the USC 5310 plug-in module installed, using the universal bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-2).

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Note The universal bracket works with electrical boxes, can be used for wall mounting, and adapts to ceiling installations. It leaves a larger gap between the mounting surface and the access point, which allows space for the USC 5310 plug-in module.

For more information, refer to "Access Point Mounting Instructions" at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html

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3 Verify Your Installation

After the USC 5310 module is installed in the access point and powered up, it takes approximately ten minutes for the module to initialize, download any necessary software and configuration information, configure the radio frequency (RF) parameters, and come into service.

Take note of the initialization sequence by noting the color and activity of the LEDs on either side of the module. The module is ready to use when the LEDs change to solid green.

Figure 3 Cisco USC 5310 Module

1	Reset button
2	LED—the same LED indication displays on both sides of the module

Table 1 USC 5310 LED Indications 

LED Indication	Small Cell State / Action
Off	Unknown State or Off—Ensure power supply is connected and turned on
Fast Blinking Green	Initialization—Wait for action to complete
	Temporarily out of service—Wait for action to complete
	Factory reset—Wait for action to complete
Green	In service, no calls or data sessions
Slow Blinking Green	In service, calls or data sessions are active
	In service, experiencing congestion and cannot accept more calls
Red blink 1 time in 4 seconds	No physical LAN connection—Verify connection with residential gateway
Red blink 1 time in 4 seconds	No connection with router—Verify residential gateway is operational
Red blink 2 times in 4 seconds	No Internet connection—Verify residential gateway is connected to Internet
Red blink 3 times in 4 seconds	RF issue, local interference or poor QoS—Verify that phones are not too close to unit
Red blink 4 times in 4 seconds	Over-temperature—Verify location of unit and that there is good air flow
Red	Cannot create secure connection—Contact operator
	Internal fault—Contact operator
	RF issue, cannot select an RF profile—Verify whether another small cell is located in close proximity and if so, relocate the small cell
	Provisioning failure—Contact operator

4 Specifications

Part Numbers

•Band 1 deployments: USC5310-AI-K9

•Band 2/5 deployments: USC5310-BI-K9

Size

•Size: 8.46 x 2.5 x 1.97 in. (21.48 x 6.35 x 5 cm)

•Weight: 1 lb (less than 500 g)

Regulatory, Compliance and Safety

•CE Mark for USC5310-AI-K9

•FCC Part 15B Class B, Part 22 and Part 24 for USC5310-BI-K9

•For additional compliance information, refer to the USC 5310 data sheet at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps11035/ps12975/ps13292/ps12976/data_sheet_c78-728548.html

•For additional safety information, refer to the "Cisco 3600 Series Access Points Getting Started Guide" at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/ access_point/3600/quick/guide/ap3600getstart.html

5 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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