Cisco Aironet 1530 Series, 1532 - Page 4

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Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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CHAPTER 2 Installing the Access Point 2-1
Unpacking the Access Point 2-2
Package Contents 2-2
Tools and Hardware 2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware 2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware That You Supply 2-3
Warnings 2-3
Safety Information 2-4
FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-4
Safety Precautions 2-4
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment 2-6
Installation Guidelines 2-6
Site Surveys 2-7
Before Beginning the Installation 2-8
Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components 2-8
Mounting the Access Point 2-11
Installation Options 2-11
Access Point Mounting Orientation 2-11
Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mounting Kit 2-11
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Fixed Mount Kit 2-14
Wall Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit 2-17
Pole Mounting the Access Point with the Pivoting Mounting Kit 2-20
Horizontally Mounting the Access Point with Optional Horizontal Mount Plate 2-23
Installing AP Cover or Solar Shield (AIR-ACC1530-CVR=) 2-27
Installing Antennas 2-28
Non-Cisco Antennas 2-28
Safety Precautions when Installing Antennas 2-29
Antenna Configurations 2-29
Integrated Antenna Option 2-29
External Antenna Mounting Configurations 2-30
Antenna N-Type Connector Locations 2-38
Installing a Lightning Arrestor 2-38
Installation Considerations 2-38
Installation Notes 2-39
Installing the Lightning Arrestor Outdoors 2-39
Cable for the Lightning Arrestor 2-40
Grounding the Access Point 2-40
Powering the Access Point 2-40