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Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
OL-9977-05
Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions
Mounting the Access Point
Configuring a RAP
The access point defaults to the MAP radio role. One or more of your access points must be reconfigured
as a RAP. The RAPs connect to a wired Ethernet link through a switch to the controller. The MAPs use
their wireless backhaul interface to connect to a RAP to reach the controller.
Follow these steps to configure a RAP on the controller:
Step 1 Log into your controller using a web browser.
Step 2 Click Wireless. When your access point associates to the controller, your access point’s name is visible
in the AP Name list.
Step 3 Find your access point’s name and click Detail.
Step 4 Find Bridging Instructions and choose Root AP by clicking the drop down arrow in the AP Role field.
Step 5 Click Apply.
Step 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each RAP.
Step 7 Log out from your controller and close your web browser.
Mounting the Access Point
This section provides instructions for installing your access points. Personnel installing the access 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 equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Caution When the product is installed outside of the building, and the DC power/Ethernet connection is used, this
cabling should be installed in accordance with the requirements of a Class 2 circuit, as detailed in Article
725 of the National Electric Code (NEC). Such requirements include, but are not limited to, routing the
Class 2 cabling away from AC power lines and AC building wiring, and limiting the exposed cable runs
external to the building to less than 140 ft (42m) – or is directly buried or in underground conduit, where
a continuous metallic cable shield or a continuous metallic conduit containing the cable is bonded to
each building grounding electrode system. If such installation methods are not followed, the cabling
must be installed according to the requirements for telecommunication circuits (TNV) as detailed in