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Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Hardware Features
Connectors
The access point supports four connectors (see
Figure 1-1
):
•
Ethernet (PoE) connector—12 pin circular Mil spec (MS3112P14-12P)
•
AC power connector—5 pin circular Mil spec (MS3112P14-5P)
•
2.4-GHz Type N antenna connector
•
5-GHz Type N antenna connector ( LAP1510 model only)
Single or Dual Radio Operation
The access point is available in two models: LAP1510 (supports 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios) and
LAP1505 (supports only a 2.4-GHz radio). The radios use external antennas (see
“External Antennas”
).
The LAP1510 model supports simultaneous dual-radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11b/g radio and
a 5-GHz 802.11a radio.The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure
(UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. The 5-GHz radio on the access
point is used for backhaul operations to the controller. The 5-GHz radio can also operate in the 4.9-GHz
Public Safety band in the United States.
Note
The 4.9-GHz band requires a license and may be used only by qualified Public Safety operators as
defined in section 90.20 of the FCC rules.
The LAP1505 model supports both mesh backhaul operation and wireless clients using the 2.4-GHz
radio.
External Antennas
The access point is equipped with an N-type radio frequency (RF) connector on the large flat side of the
unit for an external 2.4-GHz antenna. The LAP1510 model also has an N-type RF connector on the end
of the unit for an external 5-GHz antenna (see
Figure 1-1
). When using the optional Cisco external
omnidirectional antennas, the 2.4-GHz antenna connects directly to the access point, and the 5-GHz
antenna connects to the access point using the antenna’s included coax cable.
The Cisco omnidirectional external antennas use vertical polarization.
The access point can also be equipped with specific third-party external antennas (see
Table 1-1
and
Table 1-2
), subject to local regulatory requirements. When you are installing third-party antennas, they
must be installed with all waterproofing steps recommended by the third-party manufacturer.
Note
When you mount the access point in an indoor environment, you must also mount the antennas in an
indoor environment.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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