Ap installation

Place the device in a dry and flat position away from any liquid and prevent the device from slipping. Keep the device clean. Do not put the device and tools in the aisles. Installation Flowchart The following figure shows the process for installing an AP. Figure Installation flowchart. Unpacking the Equipment Before unpacking the carton, ensure that the packing carton is intact and not damaged or soaked. Usually, the packing list contains the following items.

Determining the Installation Position Indoor APs are usually mounted on a wall or ceiling using mounting brackets. The installation positions of the APs are determined by the site survey result. Reserve at least mm clearance around an AP. It is recommended that an AP be mounted 2. Figure shows space requirements.

Figure Mounting an AP. Table General anti-interference requirements Scenario Deployment Distance Requirement Indoor installation There should be at least a 7 m distance between antennas. The antennas should be placed at least 5 m from the 4G antennas of the carrier.

The antennas should be placed far away from electronic devices that may produce interference, such as microwave ovens. Installing an AP Remove the protective film on the device surface before installation to prevent electrostatic discharge. Installing the Device on a Wall A wall for installing the device needs to meet the following requirements: The wall can bear the weight of four times the total weight of the device and mounting bracket without damage.

When the tightening torx of a screw reaches 3. After the device is installed, press the lever vertically to the mounting bracket. In a scenario with heavy vibrations, tighten the AP to the mounting bracket using M3x12 screws with a torque of 0. This prevents the AP from falling off due to vibrations. In normal scenarios, you do not need to install these screws. Installing the Device on a T-rail A T-rail needs to bear the weight of four times the total weight of the device and mounting bracket without damage.

Measure the width of a T-rail. The common widths of 15 mm, 24 mm, and 38 mm correspond to the holes 15, 24, and 38 on the mounting bracket, respectively. The following uses a flat-edge T-rail of 24 mm as an example.

The mounting bracket must be installed on the main T-rail with a strong bearing capacity. T-rail bracket a 2. Figure Mounting an AP. When determining the AP installation position, comply with the following rules: Try to reduce the number of obstacles, such as walls, between the AP and user terminals.

Place the AP far away from electronic devices that may produce radio interference, such as microwave ovens, other APs, antennas, and other radio communication devices.

For details, see Table Install the AP in a hidden position that does not affect daily lives and work of residents. Install the AP in a site that is free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity, and take protective measures to prevent water from flowing into the equipment along the cable.

Do not install the AP in an environment with high temperature, dust, poisonous gases, flammable or explosive objects, electromagnetic interference from a radar station, radio station, or substation , unstable voltage, violent shakes, or strong noise. Make the engineering design by fully considering such factors as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and traffic. The selected site should comply with the environment design specifications of communications equipment.

To install an IoT module on the AP, reserve at least mm space. Table General anti-interference requirements Scenario Deployment Distance Requirement Indoor installation There should be at least a 7 m distance between antennas.

The antennas should be placed at least 2 m from the 4G antennas of the carrier. The antennas should be placed far away from electronic devices that may produce interference, such as microwave ovens. Installing the AP Remove the protective film on the surface before installation to prevent electrostatic discharge.

Wall Mounting A wall for installing the device needs to meet the following requirements: The wall can bear the weight of four times the total weight of the device and mounting bracket without damage. When the tightening torque of a screw reaches 3.

Ceiling Mounting A ceiling needs to bear the weight of four times the total weight of the device and mounting bracket without damage. T-rail Mounting A T-rail needs to bear the weight of four times the total weight of the device and mounting bracket without damage. Figure Section of a T-rail. Figure Removing an AP. Cable Connection Table describes the cable connections. Table Cable connections No. Do not connect the service network cable or PoE input cable to the console port.

Otherwise, the AP may be damaged when the PoE power supply is used. The length of a network cable cannot exceed m. If the AP needs to connect to the Ethernet, ensure that the Ethernet cable is working properly. If the Ethernet cable is not working properly, for example, RJ45 connectors are short-circuited, the AP may fail to be powered on or fail to work. Before connecting an Ethernet cable to the AP, use the cable test tool to check whether the cable is qualified.

If the cable is unqualified, replace it. The two power supply modes serve as hot standby for each other. The USB interface is shut down by default. You can open it using the command line by referring to the configuration guide in the product documentation or on the web platform. Connecting the Ground Cable Use ground screws and ground cables to ground the mounting bracket. M4: 1. The bend radius of the ground cables must be larger than or equal to five times the cable diameter.

The ground cables must be buried underground or routed indoors and cannot be led into the equipment room aerially. Both ends of the external conductor of the coaxial cable and those of the shield layer of the shielded cable should have good electric contact with the metal shell of the equipment they connect to.

Ground cables must be separated from signal cables to reduce interference between them. This is the AP-plate end of the bracket, and is fastened to the back of the AP. These screw holes can also be used as slots for steel band clamps in pole-mount installations.

Wall-plate end of the bracket. This plate is fastened to the wall. Figure Pivoting Mounting Bracket Dimensions. This kit can be used to install the access point on a pole, mast, or streetlight.

To mount the access point on a pole, follow these steps:. You can attach the access point to any pole with a diameter from 2 to 8 inches 5. Step 2 Disassemble the pivot kit, if not already disassembled. 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 inches 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.

Step 7 Using the Step 8 Pivot and position the AP as required, and then fully tighten the Note Use caution when tightening the 80 mm bolts on the pole-mount screw clamp. Ensure the clamp face remains parallel to the bracket base plate while tightening the bolts. Torque the M8 x 80 mm bolts to lbf-in 5. 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.

One of four mounting holes for the access point. Pole mount screw clamp. It can fit poles having a diameter of up to in. This is the pivot bracket base plate, and is fastened to the pole. Pole mount installation using band clamps are shown in Figure One of four mounting holes for mounting the access point to the bracket. The horizontal mounting provides better omni antenna coverage. 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 for the exploded view. Step 4 Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, tighten all M6 bolts to 40 lbf-in 4. Step 5 Position and orient the access point as needed and tighten the mount kit bolts using a 13 mm wrench or socket.

Pivoting bracket. Can be mounted on a pole or a wall. Two out of four screw holes for mounting the horizontal mounting plate to the pivoting bracket. Two out of four screw holes for mounting the access point to the horizontal mounting plate. The cover can be installed prior to or after all connections are made. However, if remote cabled antennas are to be installed, the shield must be installed before the antenna cables are attached to the AP.

Step 1 This step applies only to APD models. For this:. Slide a large flat blade screw driver into the opening shown in Figure Pry up the adapter while pushing the screw driver further into it, until the adapter pop out. Discard the adapter. Step 2 Position and slide the cover over the AP as shown in Figure Step 3 Align the two holes on each side of the cover with the screw holes on corresponding side of the AP. Step 4 Insert and install screws through the screw holes in the cover and into the AP.

Tighten the screws to 10 lb-in. Slide a large flat blade screw driver into this opening and the pry the adapter out. Figure Installing the Cover on the AP. Note When operating in the 5GHz UNII-1 band, all Omni Directional antennas should be installed vertically, and all directional antennas should be installed with the main beam aimed parallel to or tilted down toward the horizon.

Table shows the external antennas supported by the E access point and provides required quantities for each model. For installation instructions and detailed information on any of these antennas, refer to the antenna guide at:. Follow all safety precautions when installing the antennas. Cisco does not support any third-party antennas.

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. The Cisco Flexible Antenna Port feature on the series access points allows support for either dual-band or single-band antennas on the same AP. To have dual-band ports, use the two antenna ports on the base ports 1 and 2 to connect to dual-band omni or directional antennas.

To have single-band ports, use two separate 2. The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. Always refer to the Ordering Guide for the updated list of supported antennas.

The E access point supports a variety of antennas designed for outdoor use with radios operating in the 2. The E supports the external antennas listed in the following sections.

Basic operating features of the antenna are:. The antenna is designed to create an omnidirectional broadcast pattern.

To achieve this pattern, mount the access point clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element. The Cisco Aironet 2. This antenna has 8-dBi gain in both bands. For detailed information on this antenna, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.

Figure Cisco Aironet 2. This antenna has dBi in the 5-GHz band. This antenna has dBi gain in the 2. This antenna has a 5-dBi gain in the 2. This antenna has 8-dBi gain in the 2. This antenna has 8-dBi gain in the 5-GHz frequency band. Slots to be used for managing the antenna cables with cable ties. Note the direction of the arrow. Ensure that the bracket and AP are mounted with the arrow pointing upwards. Two of four screws and the mounting points used to mount the bracket to the AP. Overvoltage transients can be created through lightning static discharges, switch processes, direct contact with power lines, or through earth currents.

A lightning arrestor installed according to these mounting instructions balances the voltage potential, thus preventing inductive interference to parallel signal lines within the protected system. Cisco recommends that you bulkhead mount the lightning arrestor so it can be installed as a wall-feed through on the wall of the protected space.

The importance of obtaining a good ground and bonding connection cannot be overstressed. Consider these points when grounding the lightning arrestor:.

This lightning arrestor is designed to be installed between the antenna cable that is attached to an outdoor antenna and the Cisco Aironet wireless device. You can install the lightning arrestor either indoors or outdoors. It can be connected directly to a wireless device having an external N connector. It can also be mounted inline or as a feed-through. Note This lightning arrestor is part of a lightning arrestor kit.

The kit contains a lightning arrestor and a grounding lug. Note When you install the lightning arrestor, follow the regulations or best practices applicable to lightning protection installation in your local area. If you install the lightning arrestor outdoors, use the supplied ground lug and a heavy wire 6 solid copper to connect it to a good earth ground, such as a ground rod. The connection should be as short as possible.

Figure Lightning Arrestor Details. Coaxial cable loses efficiency as the frequency increases, resulting in signal loss. The cable should be kept as short as possible because cable length also determines the amount of signal loss the longer the run, the greater the loss.

Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for use with the lightning arrestor. The access point must be grounded before connecting power.

In all outdoor installations you must follow these instructions to properly ground the case:. Under the Installation type tab, select one of the three installation options - Default , Indoor or Outdoor.

Note that, by default, the Default mode is selected. Click OK. Reboot the Instant AP. Expand Installation Type.