Cisco Aironet 1530 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Points
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
1About this Guide
2Introduction to the Access Point
3Unpacking the Access Point
4Radio Configuration
5Becoming Familiar With the Access Point
6AP Pole/Wall Mount
7Preparing the Access Point
8Deploying the Access Point
9In Case of Difficulty
10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
11 Warranty

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Created: November 14, 2014, 78-21473-01

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1 About this Guide
This guide is designed to familiarize you with your Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point
and prepare it for use in your wireless network. For in-depth details on configuring a wireless mesh
network, please see:
•Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide
Detailed configuration information can also be found in the Cisco wireless LAN controller
documentation for the controller and software release you are using. These documents are available
on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access these documents:
Step 1 Browse to http://www.cisco.com.
Step 2 Click Support. A pop-up window appears.
Step 3 Click Wireless under Select a Product Name. The Select Your Product or Technology page
appears.
Step 4 Click Wireless > Outdoor Wireless.
Step 5 Click Cisco AP 1530 Series in the Search for a Specific Product field. The Cisco 1530 Series
Introduction page appears.
Step 6 Choose the appropriate link for the documentation you want to view or download.
General Safety Guidelines
Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general
warnings that are applicable to the entire guide. Specific warnings are included in the sections to which
they apply.
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical
circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the
statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the
translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment
unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
Statement 364
Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire
before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an
electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Statement 366
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Statement 1004
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service
this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and
regulations. Statement 1040

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2 Introduction to the Access Point
The Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a
rugged outdoor access point designed for service in outdoor and mesh networks. The 1530 series
leverages 802.11n technology with integrated radio and internal/external antennas.
The 1530 contains a 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio with an option to configure in centralized,
Flexconnect, or mesh mode. The 2.4-GHz radios are used primarily for local access, and the 5-GHz
radios can be configured for both local access and/or wireless backhaul in the Mesh mode.
The access point is a standalone unit that can be wall, pole or tower mounted. The access point can
also operate as a relay node for other access points not directly connected to a wired network.
Intelligent wireless routing is provided by the Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP). This enables
each access point to identify its neighbors and intelligently choose the optimal path to the wired
network by calculating the cost of each path in terms of signal strength and the number of hops
required to get to a controller. The access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco
wireless LAN controller (WLC), referred to as a controller in this document. The WLC is described in
the appropriate Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide. The Cisco Mesh Networking
Solution Deployment Guide describes how to plan and initially configure the Cisco mesh network,
which supports wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint mesh deployments. The controllers use
a browser-based management system, a command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Prime
Infrastructure (CIP) network management system to manage the controller and the associated access
points.

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3 Unpacking the Access Point
Follow these steps to unpack the access point:
Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 6 are included in the
shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your
authorized Cisco sales representative.
Package Contents
Each access point package contains the following items:
•One 1530 series access point
•Two-pin DC power connector
•Ground lug (Panduit PLCD6-10A-L) and screws with lock washers
•Plastic cable gland and rubber seal
•Weatherization tape and anti-corrosion sealant
•Cisco product documentation and translated safety warnings
Optional Equipment
Depending on what you ordered, the following optional equipment may be part of your shipment:
•External antennas, depending on which ones you purchased (see “1532E Antennas” section on
page 7 for more information).
•Wall/Pole mount bracket, available as an option or a spare (AIR-ACC1530-PMK1[=])
•Wall/Pole mount bracket with tilt mechanism, spare only (AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=)
•AP cover / Solar Shield for 1532, spare only (AIR-ACC1530-CVR=)
•AC/DC power adapter, spare only (AIR-PWRADPT-1530=)
•Spare Parts kit containing extra cable glands, power connector, ground lug, etc.
(AIR-ACC1530-KIT1=)

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Antennas
1532I Antennas
•Internal (3/5 dBi)
1532E Antennas
Dual Band Antennas
•AIR-ANT2547V-N (4/7 dBi, OMNI)
•AIR-ANT2547VG-N same as above but gray in color (4/7dBi, OMNI)
•AIR-ANT2588P3M-N= (8/8 dBi, dual polarized patch)
Uni-Band Antennas
2.4 GHz
•AIR-ANT2450V-N= (5 dBi, OMNI)
•AIR-ANT2480V-N= (8 dBi, OMNI)
•AIR-ANT2413P2M-N= (13 dBi, dual polarized patch)
5 GHz
•AIR-ANT5180V-N (8 dBi, OMNI)
•AIR-ANT5114P2M-N= (14 dBi, dual polarized patch)
Non-Cisco Antennas
Cisco does not support any third-party antennas. RF connectivity and compliance of third party
antennas is the customer’s responsibility. Cisco does not recommend any third-party antennas, and
Cisco Technical Assistance Center will not be able to provide any support for third-party antennas.
Cisco’s FCC Part 15 compliance is only guaranteed with Cisco antennas or antennas that are of the
same design and gain as Cisco antennas.

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4 Radio Configuration
There are two radio configurations for the 1532 AP radio, the 2-GHz MIMO radio and the 5-GHz
MIMO radio. The 2-GHz MIMO radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports up to 13 channels.
The 5-GHz MIMO radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 – 5.35 GHz), the UNII-2 Extended/ETSI
band (5.47 – 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 – 5.875 GHz). It supports up to 16 channels.
Refer to the data sheet for the number of channels that are supported for each regulatory domain.

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5 Becoming Familiar With the Access Point
The following illustrations show the access point connections. Before you begin the installation
process, use these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the access point.
Note The illustrations show all available connections for the configuration ordered. Unused
connections are capped with rubber seals to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point.
Liquid tight connectors and rubber seals are provided for all ports, which can be installed
prior to or after deploying the access point.
Figure 1 and Figure 3 shows the access point bottom and top connectors for model AP 1532I. Figure 2
shows the bottom connectors for model AP 1532E. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the left and right side
connectors for both AP 1532 models.
Figure 1 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532I
1LAN port (covered) 2PoE-in port (covered)
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Figure 2 Access Point Bottom Connectors - AP 1532E
Figure 3 Access Point Top Connectors - AP 1532E
1Antenna port 1 2Antenna port 2
3LAN port (covered) 4PoE-in port (covered)
1Antenna port 4 (covered) 2Antenna port 3 (covered)
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Figure 4 Access Point Left Side Connectors - Both AP 1532 Models
Figure 5 Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (Both AP 1532 Models)
1Console Port and Reset button (covered)
1DC power port (covered) 2Ground lug location
3Barcode label
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Radio Operation and Antennas
AP 1532I
The AP 1532I uses an Integrated Low Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Dipole Antenna Array. The
antenna contains an array of three dual-band dipole antennas. The three dipole antennas are contained
within this single radome, thereby greatly reducing the antenna’s visual footprint, and greatly reducing
the possibility of snagging the antenna on the cable bundle, the RF cable, or test cables. The antennas
operate over both 2.4 GHz and 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands. Each of the three dipole antennas is a
dual-band antenna, covering both the 2.4 – 2.483 GHz band, and the 5.25 – 5.85 GHz bands. The
antennas have a peak gain of about 3 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 5 dBi at 5 GHz. The antenna unit is gray
weatherproof radome for outdoor operation.
The 1532I access point 802.11b/g/n radio is used primarily for local access and its 802.11a/n radio for
wireless backhaul in the Mesh.
The 2-GHz b/g/n radio operates in 2.4 GHz ISM band. It supports channels 1-11 in US, 1-13 in
Europe, and 1-13 in Japan. It has three transmitters with a maximum total output power of 29dBm
for 802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable for 8 levels in 3 dB steps. It has three
receivers that enables maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 5 GHz a/n radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 - 5.35 GHz), UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band
(5.47- 5.725 GHz), and the upper ISM band (5.725 - 5.850 GHz). It has two transmitters with a
maximum total output power of 27 dBm depending on the regulatory domain. The total maximum
output power for the upper ISM band is 27 dBm for A-domain. Tx power settings will change
depending on the regulatory domain. Output power is configurable in 3 dB steps. Its three receivers
enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 1532I access point is equipped with three integrated dual-band antennas with 3 dBi gain at 2 GHz
and 5 dBi at 5 GHz.
Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the
antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they
may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna,
please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
Statement 1030

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AP 1532E
The 1532E is equipped with two N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports 1 and 2) on
the bottom of the unit for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO)
operation in dual-band mode, as shown in Figure 6. The 1532E must always be operated with the two
external antennas attached. When using the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2547V-N Dual-Band
Omnidirectional Antenna, the 2.4- and 5-GHz antennas connect directly to the access point, as shown
in Figure 7. If the antennas are remotely located, an appropriate low-loss RF coax cable should be
used.
The 1532E access point are equipped with 4 N-type radio frequency (RF) connectors (antenna ports
1 and 2 on the bottom of the unit for 2-GHz and antenna ports 3 and 4 on the top of the unit for
5-GHz) for external antennas to support multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation. The
antenna ports located of top of the 1532E are shown in Figure 3. The 1532E must always be operated
with the appropriate external antennas attached. Ports 1 and 2 can be used for Dual Band operation
with a software configuration.
Note The antenna port caps must be removed for a uni-band antenna installation, but ports 3 and
4 should remain capped for a dual-band antenna instlalation to provide an IP67 seal.
Figure 6 Access Point Bottom External Antenna Connectors - AP 1532E
1N-Type Connector - Antenna port 1 (Tx/Rx) 2N-Type Connector - Antenna port 2(Tx/Rx)
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Antenna Mounting Configurations
The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. The 1532E antennas
can be mounted on a wall, pole and/or tower mounted. See Antennas, page 7 for a list of supported
antennas.
Figure 7 Access Point Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas - Installed Only on AP 1532E
1Antenna connected to antenna port 1(Type-N
connector) (TX/RX)
2Antenna connected to antenna port 2 (Type-N
connector) (TX/RX)
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Note The FCC limits the amount of power this device can transmit. Power transmitted is a
combination of the amplification of the signal and the antenna gain. The access point has been
designed to operate with the Cisco provided antennas.
Power
Note For detailed information on the power options available for the 1530 series access points, see
the Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire
before power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an
electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning
activity. Statement 1001
The 1532E access point supports these power sources:
•DC power—24- 57 VDC
•Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
Caution Do not place the power injector in an unprotected outdoor environment because water
could get into the power injector and cause a short circuit and possible fire.
Warning Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the Safety Extra-Low
Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards Statement 1033

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Power Injectors
The 1530 Series Access Points support the following power injectors:
•AIR-PWRINJ1500-2= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only
•AIR-PWRINJ-30= — 100-240 VAC input, indoor use only
Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Statement 1023
Caution When the access point is installed outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch
circuit that is powering the access point should be provided with ground fault protection
(GFCI), as required by Article 210 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ethernet (PoE) Ports
The access point supports an Ethernet uplink port (PoE-In). The access point Ethernet uplink port uses
an RJ-45 connector (with weatherproofing) to link the access point to the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T or
1000BASE-T network. The Ethernet cable is used to send and receive Ethernet data and to optionally
supply inline 56-VDC power from the power injector.
Tip The access point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal
circuitry to match the cable connections.
Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Statement 1023
The Ethernet cable must be a shielded outdoor rated Category 5e (CAT5e) or better cable. The access
point senses the Ethernet and power signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the
cable connections.

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6 AP Pole/Wall Mount
This section provides instructions for installing your access point(s). Personnel installing the access
point(s) must understand wireless access points and bridging techniques and grounding methods.
Caution All installation methods for mounting an access point on any wall surface is subject to the
acceptance of local jurisdiction.
Installation Options
Note For more installation options and detailed access point installation instructions, see the Cisco
Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.
The 1530 Series Access Point can be wall, pole or tower mounted.There are two optional mounting
kits: a fixed mounting kit (AIR-ACC1530-PMK1=) and a pivoting mounting kit
(AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=).
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment. Statement 1030
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electric codes.
Statement 1074
When mounting an access point on a horizontal or vertical surface, you must ensure that the access
point is oriented with the LED indicators pointing down (see Figure 10 on page 33). This positioning
allows LEDs to be visible to someone on the ground below the access point.
You must also ensure the access point is mounted in such a way as to ensure that all anntenna ports
and the console port are accessible for future use.

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Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mounting Kit
The optional fixed 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. You then install the mounting plate, and attach the access point when you are ready.
Table 1 lists the materials you will need to provide in addition to the fixed mounting kit.
Table 1 Material Needed to Mount Access Point to a Vertical Wall
Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws and optional wall anchors must be able to
support a 50-lb (22.7 kg) static weight.
To mount the access point on a vertical wall, follow these instructions:
Materials Required In Kit
Ground lug and screws (provided with access point) Yes
Wall Mount Bracket Yes
Four M6 x 12-mm Hex-head Bolts Yes
Two stainless steel band clamps (adjustable 2"–5", 51 mm –
127 mm)
Yes
Two stainless steel band clamps(adjustable 5"–8", 127 mm –
203 mm)
Yes
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1
die (http://www.panduit.com)
No
Four wall mounting screws No
Four wall anchors (specified for all material) No
Drill bit for wall anchors No
Electric drill and standard screwdriver No
#6 AWG ground wire No
Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable with
0.20 to 0.35 inch (0.51 to 0.89 cm) diameter
No
Grounding block No
Grounding rod No
10-mm box-end wrench or socket set No

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Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on the mounting
surface. See Figure 8 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations. Use the bracket mount
holes to attach the unit to the wall.
Figure 8 Mounting Bracket for Wall or Pole Mounting
Step 2 Use four customer-supplied screws and optional screw-anchors to attach the mounting plate
to the mounting surface.
Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount
the access point to stucco, cement or drywall.
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; leave approximately a 0.13 inch (3.3 mm) space.
Step 4 Position the four bolts on the access point into the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket.
1Quick Mount Keyhole Slots (for AP use) 2Mounting Slots (used with the band clamps)
3Bracket Mount Holes (use bolts up to 1/4" or
6 mm in diameter)
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Step 5 Slide the access point down to sit securely in the quick mount slots.
Step 6 Using a 10mm wrench, secure the AP to the bracket by tighening the bolts to the bracket;
torque to 40 in-lbf.
Step 7 Continue with the Grounding the Access Point, page 23.
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mount Kit
The optional fixed mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or 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 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole
To mount the access point onto a vertical pole or streetlight 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 2to 8 inches (5.1 to 20.1 cm).
Materials Required In Kit
One wall mount bracket Yes
Four M6 x12mm hex head bolts Yes
Two stainless steel band clamps (adjustable 2"–5", 51–127
mm)
Yes
Two stainless steel band clamps (adjustable 5"–8", 127–203
mm)
Yes
10 mm box-end wrench No
Outdoor rated shielded ethernet cable match Ethernet cable
description for Table #1. Include 0.20 to 0.35 inch (0.51 to
0.89 cm) diameter specification.
No
Ground lug (provided with the access point) Yes
Ground block and rod No
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1
die (http://www.panduit.com)
No
#6 AWG ground wire No