Cisco Aironet 1500 Series, Hardware Installation Manual

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Page 2: ...ment to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Syste...

Page 3: ...Products xv Product Alerts and Field Notices xv Obtaining Technical Assistance xvi Cisco Support Website xvi Finding the Product Serial Number xvii Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xviii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii C H A P T E R 1 Overview 1 1 Hardware Features 1 2 Connectors 1 3 Single or Dual Radio Operation 1 3 External Antenn...

Page 4: ...ents 2 7 Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List 2 10 Enabling Zero Touch Configuration on the Controller 2 10 Configuring a RAP 2 11 Mounting the Access Point 2 11 Installation Options 2 11 Access Point Mounting Orientations 2 12 Mounting the Access Point on a Vertical or Horizontal Surface 2 15 Roof Overhang Installation 2 16 Mounting the Access Point on a Pole 2 18 G...

Page 5: ...laration of Conformity for RF Exposure B 4 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B 4 Chinese Translation B 4 English Translation B 5 A P P E N D I X C Access Point Specifications C 1 A P P E N D I X D Channels and Power Levels D 1 A P P E N D I X E Connector Pinouts E 1 A P P E N D I X F Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment F 1 A P P E N D I X G Configuring DHCP Optio...

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Page 7: ...d concepts Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Organization This guide contains the following sections Chapter 1 Overview describes the major components and features of the access point Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions provides warnings safety information and mounting information needed during the installation of...

Page 8: ...areful In this situation you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 statemen...

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Page 12: ...viii Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Preface Conventions ...

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Page 17: ...ervice Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information After you describe your situation the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources your se...

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Page 20: ...xvi Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information ...

Page 21: ...twork Intelligent wireless routing is provided by the patent pending 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 ...

Page 22: ...ction on page 1 5 Metal enclosure supports outdoor installations see the Metal Enclosure section on page 1 6 Industrial temperature rating Optional pole mount kit see the Optional Hardware section on page 1 6 Optional streetlight power tap adapter see the Optional Hardware section on page 1 6 Optional 150 ft 45 72 m Ethernet outdoor cable see the Optional Hardware section on page 1 6 Figure 1 1 sh...

Page 23: ...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 R...

Page 24: ...ed to the access point has PoE turned off Caution The power injector AIR PWRINJ1500 has been evaluated for installation in an indoor environment only 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 N...

Page 25: ...ructions for AC power cords refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords Ethernet Port The access point s Ethernet port uses a Mil spec 12 pin connector linking the access point to your 10BASE T or 100BASE T Ethernet LAN through the optional power injector The shielded Ethernet cables are used to send and receiv...

Page 26: ...point is a wireless device designed for wireless client access and point to point bridging point to multipoint bridging and point to multipoint mesh wireless connectivity The access point provides 5 GHz backhaul capability to link with another access point to reach a wired network connection or to provide repeater operations for other access points The access point plays two primary radio roles a ...

Page 27: ...ntrol traffic is also transferred over this bridged link Note The LAP 1505 model uses the 2 4 GHz radio for backhaul and wireless client operations Figure 1 2 Access Point Backhaul Example Point to Point Bridging The access points can be used to extend a remote network by using the 5 GHz backhaul radio to bridge the two network segments as shown in Figure 1 3 To support Ethernet bridging you must ...

Page 28: ...access Figure 1 4 Access Point Point to Multipoint Bridging Example Mesh Network The access points are typically deployed in a mesh network configuration In a typical mesh deployment one or more RAPs have a wired network connection through a switch to a controller Other remote MAPs without wired network connections use the backhaul feature to optimally link to a RAP that is connected to the wired ...

Page 29: ...h Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Figure 1 5 illustrates a typical mesh configuration using MAPs and RAPs Figure 1 5 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points 155631 IP ...

Page 30: ...g MAC addresses rather than IP addresses Layer 2 configurations are typically not scalable into larger networks Additionally Layer 2 operation is supported only by the Cisco 4400 series controllers Access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets which can be routed through large networks Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco Figure 1 6 illu...

Page 31: ...7 05 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Figure 1 7 illustrates a typical Layer 2 network configuration In a Layer 2 configuration the controller and the access points are on the same subnet Figure 1 7 Typical Layer 2 Access Point Network Configuration Example 158084 LWAPP LWAPP ...

Page 32: ...1 12 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples ...

Page 33: ...ting Instructions This chapter describes warnings safety information and mounting information needed during the installation of your access point The chapter contains these sections Unpacking the Access Point page 2 2 Tools and Materials page 2 2 Warnings page 2 3 Safety Information page 2 3 Installation Guidelines page 2 6 Mounting the Access Point page 2 11 ...

Page 34: ...he following items Access point with mounting plate attached Cisco product documentation translated safety warnings registration and feedback cards Grounding lug with screw and lock washer Tools and Materials To install the access point you will need the following Open and box end wrenches or socket set and ratchet Customer supplied 10 AWG copper ground wire Ground lug Panduit PN 10 6R 2K and scre...

Page 35: ...e 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 Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting ca...

Page 36: ...the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity Statement 1001 Warning This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems Statement 1007 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light ...

Page 37: ...ndy day c Do dress properly shoes with rubber soles and heels rubber gloves long sleeved shirt or jacket 5 Use a rope to lift the access point If the assembly starts to drop get away from it and let it fall 6 If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line don t touch it or try to remove it yourself Call your local power company They will remove it safely If an accident ...

Page 38: ...cess point is a radio device it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network refer to the Deployment Guide Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Perform a site survey before beginning the installation Install the access...

Page 39: ...cess ports for connecting your access points Ensure that a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points or manually configure the controller information in the access point for additional information refer to the Configuring DHCP Option 43 section on page G 1 Become familiar with the access point installation components see the Becoming Familiar with Access Point Instal...

Page 40: ...rounding rod 2 3 Water drip loop 8 Power injector 3 The shielded Ethernet cable has a ground path through the power injector and the safety ground wire in the AC power cord 3 4 10 AWG copper grounding wire1 9 Ethernet CAT 5 cable1 5 Ground rod1 10 Controller through a switch Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Note There is no r...

Page 41: ...re 2 2 Access Point Connectors 1 5 8 GHz antenna bracket LAP1510 model 4 Ethernet PoE connector MS3112P14 12P 2 Vent do not remove 5 AC power connector MS3112P14 5P 3 2 4 GHz antenna connector Type N 6 5 8 GHz Type N antenna connector LAP1510 model Figure 2 3 Streetlight Power Tap Adapter Installation 142680 1 2 3 1 Outdoor light control 3 10 AWG copper grounding wire 2 Streetlight power tap adapt...

Page 42: ... ID or Any WLAN from the WLAN ID pop up menu Step 5 Enter a description 32 characters maximum of the access point in the Description field for example Fisher_Street_00 0B 91 21 3A C7 shows the location and MAC address of the access point Step 6 Choose an interface from the Interface Name pop up menu and click Apply Step 7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to add other access points to the list Step 8 Log out of...

Page 43: ...ss point must understand wireless access points and bridging techniques and grounding methods Installation Options There are two common installation methods a roof overhang or wall installation using the access point mounting plate supplied or a pole installation using the optional pole mount kit Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equi...

Page 44: ... connected to the access point has PoE turned off Refer to these sections for installation details Access Point Mounting Orientations page 2 12 Mounting the Access Point on a Vertical or Horizontal Surface page 2 15 Roof Overhang Installation page 2 16 Mounting the Access Point on a Pole page 2 17 Streetlight Pole Installations page 2 21 Access Point Mounting Orientations When installing an access...

Page 45: ...sh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Figure 2 4 Preferred Horizontal Orientation 142681 3 2 1 1 5 GHz antenna connector LAP1510 model 3 2 4 GHz antenna connector this side down 2 5 GHz antenna cable LAP1510 model ...

Page 46: ... Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions Mounting the Access Point Figure 2 5 illustrates the access point vertical orientation Figure 2 5 Optional Vertical Orientation 142682 1 2 3 1 5 GHz external antenna connector LAP 1510 model 3 This end must be down 2 2 4 GHz external antenna connector Note Omnidirectional antennas must be mounted vertically ...

Page 47: ...mounting plate For the correct access point mounting orientations refer to the Access Point Mounting Orientations section on page 2 12 Step 1 The mounting plate is attached to the access point by two carriage bolts Refer to Figure 2 6 for the location of the carriage bolts securing the mounting plate Figure 2 6 Access Point Mounting Plate and Carriage Bolts 170061 1 2 2 3 1 Mounting plate 3 Ground...

Page 48: ...stomer 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 6 Use the carriage bolts and the associated nuts and washers to reattach the access point to the mounting plate Tighten the nuts to 61 to 71 in lbs 6 89 ...

Page 49: ...he access point This power injector is designed to meet the power requirements of the access point and is a listed Class 2 Limited Power Source LPS Tip To forward bridge traffic add a switch between the power injector and controller Refer to the Deployment Guide Cisco Mesh Networking Solution for more information Step 3 Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power t...

Page 50: ...ghten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft lbs 20 to 27 Nm Figure 2 8 Adjustment Plate Attached to the Mounting Plate 142686 Step 2 Select a mounting location You can attach the access point to any pole from 1 66 to 3 35 in 4 22 to 9 02 cm in diameter Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter position the access point within 3 ft 1 m of the outdoor light control Step 3 Loosely assemble the pol...

Page 51: ...nt Figure 2 9 Pole Clamp and Clamp Adjustment Plate Mounted on a Pole 142687 Step 4 Adjust the top edge of the pole clamp until it is horizontal and tighten the bolts to 15 to 20 ft lbs 20 to 27 Nm Note If you need longer bolts purchase 3 8 16 bolts of the correct length for your installation Also the bolts can protrude up to 2 in 5 cm and still allow the pole mount assembly to swivel and rotate ...

Page 52: ... to loosely attach the two adjustment plates as shown in Figure 2 10 Note Do not over tighten the bolts You will need to adjust the access point orientation Figure 2 10 Access Point Attached to the Pole Clamp 142688 Step 6 If necessary rotate the access point until the top edge of the housing is horizontal and tighten the two short bolts on the adjustment plates Torque the bolts to 15 to 20 ft lbs...

Page 53: ...ing screw to 7 to 8 in lbs Do not overtighten Step 4 If necessary strip the other end of the ground wire and connect to a reliable earth ground such as a grounding rod or an appropriate grounding point on a metal streetlight pole that is grounded see Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 11 Streetlight Pole Installations The access point can be installed where power is available without the need for a wired LAN...

Page 54: ...a light pole follow these steps Step 1 When using the streetlight power tap adapter AIR PWR ST LT TAP ensure that the access point is mounted within 3 ft 1m of the outdoor light control For mounting instructions refer to the Mounting the Access Point on a Pole section on page 2 17 Step 2 Refer to Figure 2 11 The streetlight power tap adapter uses a 3 pronged UL773 twist lock adapter that is placed...

Page 55: ...0 Ensure the antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point Step 11 Turn on the power to the outdoor light control fixture at the designated circuits Note When you power up a MAP that is not connected to a wired Ethernet network to the controller the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol to bind to another MAP with the best path to a RAP...

Page 56: ...xt Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for more information on configuring monitoring and operating your access points The following lists some of the configuration settings you might want to reconfigure Changing the bridge shared secret key to a non default value Selecting a backhaul channel when using the 4 9 MHz band LAP1510 model only Disabling the Zero Touch Configu...

Page 57: ...er to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL http www cisco com en US products hw wireless tsd_products_support_category_home html Sections in this chapter include Guidelines for Using the Access Points page 3 2 Controller MAC Filter List page 3 2 Using DHCP Option 43 page 3 3 Misconfigured Bridge Shared Secret Key page 3 3 Misconfigured MESH Access Point IP add...

Page 58: ... open for LWAPP communications The route to the primary secondary and tertiary controllers must allow IP packet fragments Before deploying your access points ensure that the following has been done Your controllers are connected to switch ports that are configured as trunk ports Your access points are connected to switch ports that are configured as untagged access ports A DHCP server is reachable...

Page 59: ...cess point to get a new bridge shared secret key refer to the Enabling Zero Touch Configuration on the Controller section on page 2 10 Misconfigured MESH Access Point IP address IP address misconfiguration can occur when you are re addressing a segment of your mesh network and your first IP address change is the IP addresses of the RAP connected to the wired network To avoid this problem always st...

Page 60: ... your access point MAC address is listed under Ethernet MAC Step 3 Logout of the controller and close your web browser Access Point Power The access point does not have an LED to indicate available power Caution No serviceable parts inside Do not open To ensure that your access point has power after installation perform these steps Step 1 Ensure that the access point power source is turned off Ste...

Page 61: ... available on Cisco com To browse to the document on Cisco com follow these steps Step 1 Click this link to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page http www cisco com en US products hw wireless tsd_products_support_category_home html Step 2 Click Cisco Aironet 1500 Series listed under Outdoor Wireless Step 3 Click Install and Upgrade Guides Step 4 Click Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Airo...

Page 62: ...A 2 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings ...

Page 63: ... the Cisco Aironet 1500 series lightweight outdoor mesh access point This appendix contains the following sections Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement page B 2 VCCI Statement for Japan page B 3 Industry Canada page B 3 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure page B 4 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan page B 4 Operation o...

Page 64: ...ion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which ...

Page 65: ...quipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired ope...

Page 66: ...addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields T he antennas should be positioned more than 6 56 feet 2 meters from your body or nearby persons This access point is also compliant to EN 50835 for RF exposure Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This se...

Page 67: ... functions Article 14 The operation of the low power radio frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station and if interference is caused the user must stop operating the device immediately and can t re operate it until the harmful interference is clear The authorized radio station means a radio communication serv...

Page 68: ...1 1 contains Brazil regulatory information for the AIR LAP1510G A K9 and the AIR LAP1505G A K9 access points Figure 1 1 Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário English Tra...

Page 69: ...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 Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz nominal 48 VDC nominal Input power DC inline PoE power 28 5 W at 48 VDC nominal AC power 57 8 W at 120 VAC nominal 70 3 W at 240 VAC nominal Operating temperature Access point...

Page 70: ...ls section Data rates 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps Environmental ratings NEMA Type 4X IP66 Maximum elevation 6561 ft 2000 m Wind resistance Up to 165 MPH Immunity Less than or equal to 5 mJ for 6kV 3kA 8 20 ms waveform ANSI IEEE C62 41 EN61000 4 5 Level 4 AC Surge Immunity EN61000 4 4 Level 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity EN61000 4 3 Level 4 EMC Field Immunity EN61...

Page 71: ...s document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco com To browse to the document follow these steps Step 1 Click this link to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page http www cisco com en US products hw wireless tsd_products_support_category_home html Step 2 Click Cisco Aironet 1500 Series listed under Outdoor Wireless Step 3 Click Install and Upgrade Guides Step 4 Click Cha...

Page 72: ...D 2 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Appendix D Channels and Power Levels ...

Page 73: ...ble E 2 describes the pin signals of the Ethernet POE connector Table E 1 AC Power Connector MS3112P14 5P Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name A Neutral B Line C unused D Case Ground E unused Table E 2 Ethernet POE Connector MS3112P14 12P Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name A Ethernet Tx B Ethernet Tx C Ethernet Rx D Ethernet Rx E RS232 TxD1 1 Not used in the access point outdoor Ethernet cable AIR ETH1500 1...

Page 74: ...he pin signals for the power injector Output connector RJ 45 Table E 3 Power Injector Input Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name 1 Ethernet Tx 2 Ethernet Tx 3 Ethernet Rx 4 unused 5 unused 6 Ethernet Rx 7 unused 8 unused Table E 4 Power Injector Output Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name 1 Ethernet Tx 2 Ethernet Tx 3 Ethernet Rx 4 48 VDC power 5 48 VDC power 6 Ethernet Rx 7 48 VDC power r...

Page 75: ...nal procedure designed to prime or stage your access points in a convenient location rather than after they are installed in possibly difficult to reach locations This helps limit potential installation problems to primarily Ethernet and power areas Figure F 1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your access points Figure F 1 Typical Priming Configuration 158084 LWAPP LWAPP ...

Page 76: ...tion Note For a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the controller ensure that the route to the controller has destination UDP ports 12222 and 12223 open for LWAPP communications Ensure that the routes to the primary secondary and tertiary controllers allow IP packet fragments Step 4 Ensure that your controller is connected to a switch trunk port Step 5 Configure the controller in LWAP...

Page 77: ... Controller Mobility Group use the controller CLI controller GUI or Cisco WCS to configure the Controller Mobility Group name Step 9 Use controller CLI controller GUI or Cisco WCS to configure the access point specific 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g network settings Step 10 Repeat Steps 4 to 9 for each access point When you successfully complete the configuration priming of all your access points ens...

Page 78: ...F 4 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Appendix F Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment ...

Page 79: ...n 43 on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server such as a Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switch for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points This appendix contains these sections Overview page G 2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points page G 3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100 1130 1200 1240 and 1300 Series Access Points page G 4 Configuring Option 43 for 1500 Series Access Points pag...

Page 80: ...servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access point s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier VCI string DHCP Option 60 The VCI strings for Cisco access points capable of operating in lightweight mode are listed in Table G 1 The format of the TLV block for 1100 1130 1200 1240 1250 and 1300 series access points is listed below Type 0xf1 decimal 241 Length Number of controller IP addresse...

Page 81: ...s server DNS Server Where pool name is the name of the DHCP pool such as AP1000 IP Network is the network IP address where the controller resides such as 10 0 15 1 Netmask is the subnet mask such as 255 255 255 0 Default router is the IP address of the default router such as 10 0 0 1 DNS Server is the IP address of the DNS server such as 10 0 10 2 Step 3 Add the option 60 line using the following ...

Page 82: ... 0 15 1 Netmask is the subnet mask such as 255 255 255 0 Default router is the IP address of the default router such as 10 0 0 1 DNS Server is the IP address of the DNS server such as 10 0 10 2 Step 3 Add the option 60 line using the following syntax option 60 ascii VCI string For the VCI string use the value from Table G 1 The quotation marks must be included Step 4 Add the option 43 line using t...

Page 83: ...ns server DNS Server Where pool name is the name of the DHCP pool such as AP1500 IP Network is the network IP address where the controller resides such as 10 0 15 1 Netmask is the subnet mask such as 255 255 255 0 Default router is the IP address of the default router such as 10 0 0 1 DNS Server is the IP address of the DNS server such as 10 0 10 2 Step 3 Add the option 60 line using the following...

Page 84: ...G 6 Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 9977 05 Appendix G Configuring DHCP Option 43 Configuring Option 43 for 1500 Series Access Points ...

Page 85: ...m WCS 1 1 configuring DHCP Option 43 G 2 configuring Option 43 G 3 connector cap 2 17 connector pinouts E 1 connectors 1 3 C 1 controller filter list 2 10 F 2 controller mobility group F 3 conventions document viii D data rates 2 6 C 2 declarations and conformity B 1 declarations of conformity B 1 DHCP Option 43 3 3 G 1 G 2 DHCP pool G 2 documentation conventions viii E environmental conditions 2 ...

Page 86: ...ional antenna 1 4 operating temperature C 1 optional hardware 1 6 options installation 2 11 outdoor light control 2 21 P package contents 2 2 2 3 patch antenna 1 4 pole clamp 2 19 pole mounting 2 18 pole mount kit 1 6 power inline 1 4 input C 1 output C 2 power input C 1 power injector 1 6 power over Ethernet POE 1 4 2 12 priming access points F 1 public safety operators 1 3 R regulatory informati...

Page 87: ...1 troubleshooting 3 1 type length value TLV G 2 U UDP ports F 2 unpacking the box 2 2 V Vendor Class Identifier VCI G 2 vendor class identifier VCI G 2 vertical orientation 2 14 voltage range C 1 W warnings A 1 weight C 1 Wind C 2 wind resistance C 2 wireless backhaul 1 7 Wireless Domain Services WDS 3 2 Z zero touch configuration 2 10 F 2 ...

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