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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview
Mounting the Access Point/Bridge
Mounting the Access Point/Bridge
Typically, the access point/bridge is installed on a rooftop, mast, tower, wall, or a suitable flat surface.
Each of these installations requires a different approach. This document provides a mounting overview.
For detailed mounting instructions, refer to the
Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge
Mounting Instructions
that shipped with your unit.
The access point/bridge is available in two configurations:
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Integrated antenna access point/bridge (with 13-dBi)
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External antenna access point/bridge (with two antenna connectors for use with a single antenna or
dual diversity antennas)
Note
Personnel installing the bridge must understand wireless bridging techniques, antenna alignment and
adjustment, and grounding methods.
Note
To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna
must be professionally installed. The network administration or other IT professional responsible for
installing and configuring the unit is a suitable professional installer. Following installation, access to the
unit should be password protected by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance.
The following warning applies to outdoor and vehicle installations:
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Mounting Hardware
The access point/bridge supports the following optional mounting kits:
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The roof mount kit (for indoor or outdoor use) contains these items:
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One roof-wall mount
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Two dual-coax cables [20 ft (6.1 m) and 50 ft (15.2 m)]
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Multi-function mount (consisting of a access point/bridge bracket and a mast bracket)
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Two tower clamps (U-bolts) with four nuts and washers
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Four bolts and washers for securing the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket
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Four bolts for securing the access point/bridge bracket to the unit
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Grounding block and mounting screws
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Ground lug for the access point/bridge, two hex nuts, and two washers
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Weatherproofing kit (consisting of Coax Seal and electrical joint compound)
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The wall mount kit (for indoor use) contains these items:
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Wall mount bracket with 4 mounting bolts and washers
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Two sub-mini RG-59 cables (12 in. or 30.5 cm)
