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Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Installing Manual

Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Installing Manual

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Installing the Access Point
Installing an AP involves the following high-level tasks:
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Unpacking the Package
Package Contents
Each AP package contains the following items:
• One CW9163E Outdoor AP
• Ground lug and screws with lock washers
• MA-MNT-MR-16 mounting plate
• CAT 6/6A RJ45 Ethernet port termination plug
• Anticorrosion sealant
• Mounting straps
• Cisco product documentation and pointer card
Unpacking the Access Point
To unpack the AP, follow these steps:
Procedure
Step 1
Unpack and remove the AP and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
Step 2
Return the packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.
Unpacking the Package, on page 1
Preparing the AP for Installation, on page 5
Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional), on page 6
Mounting the Access Point, on page 8
Installing the Access Point
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  • Page 1 • Ground lug and screws with lock washers • MA-MNT-MR-16 mounting plate • CAT 6/6A RJ45 Ethernet port termination plug • Anticorrosion sealant • Mounting straps • Cisco product documentation and pointer card Unpacking the Access Point To unpack the AP, follow these steps: Procedure Step 1 Unpack and remove the AP and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
  • Page 2 • MA-MNT-MR-16 Mounting bracket • CW-ACC-KIT1-00 accessory kit, only if you have ordered this optional accessory kit along with the If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. Optional Tools and Hardware from Cisco Depending on what you ordered, the following optional equipment may be part of your shipment: •...

  • Page 3: Ma-Mnt

    Installing the Access Point Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines Mounting Description Brackets AIR-MNT-VERT1 Vertical mount to a wall or 2 to 5 inch (51 to 127 mm) diameter pole MA-MNT-MR-16 Vertical mount to a wall or 2.5 to 3.9 inch (63.5 to 99.06 mm) diameter pole •...
  • Page 4 • Become familiar with the AP installation components. See Typical Access Point Installation Components, on page • Familiarize yourself with the best practices video series to install the Cisco outdoor wireless access points. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/outdoor/video/ap-best-practices.html Typical Access Point Installation Components The Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E Series Outdoor is designed to be installed in an outdoor environment, such as the exterior roof overhang of a tall building or a streetlight pole.
  • Page 5 Installing the Access Point Preparing the AP for Installation Figure 1: Components in a Typical Access Point Installation Building roof overhang Ground Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT6 or better) Power cord cable Water drip loop Power injector 6-AWG copper grounding wire Shielded Ethernet (CAT6 or better) cable Ground rod Controller (through a switch)
  • Page 6 Installing the Access Point Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional) Note The AP can be mounted in various orientations. Depending on the orientation, you may have to purchase additional mounting hardware. For more information, see the Mounting the Access Point, on page 8 section.
  • Page 7 To perform preinstallation configuration, follow these steps: Procedure Step 1 Ensure that the Cisco Controller Distribution System port is connected to the network. Use the procedure for the CLI or the GUI interface, as described in the release-appropriate Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide.
  • Page 8 While this is happening, the status LED blinks blue. d) If the software image download is successful, the AP reboots. Step 3 Configure the AP 802.11AX network settings using the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco Catalyst Center. Step 4 If the preinstallation configuration is successful, the status LED is green, indicating normal operation.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Fixed mounting kit for vertical mounting on a wall or for pole of diameter 2 to 3.9 inch (51 to 99.06 mm). See: Wall Mounting the AP using the Cisco Kit, on page 13 Pole Mounting the AP using the Cisco Kit, on page 16 Mount the AP using no less than four screw holes on a bracket.

  • Page 10: Wall Mounting The Ap Using The Meraki Kit

    Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the AP using the Meraki Kit Wall Mounting the AP using the Meraki Kit The MA-MNT-MR-16 mounting kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting. You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the mounting holes' positions for your installation, install the mounting bracket, and then attach the AP to the bracket.
  • Page 11 Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the AP using the Meraki Kit Figure 4: Mounting Bracket Dimensions Before you begin Ensure that you have the following materials before beginning to mount the AP to a wall: Table 1: Material Required to Mount Access Point to a Wall using MA-MNT-MR-16 Kit Materials Required Supplied in the Kit?

  • Page 12: Pole Mounting The Ap Using The Meraki Kit

    Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the AP using the Meraki Kit Step 2 Use four screws and, if required, wall anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface. These screws and anchors are to be sourced independently. •...

  • Page 13: Wall Mounting The Ap Using The Cisco Kit

    Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the AP using the Cisco Kit Materials Required Supplied in the Kit? Two stainless steel band clamps (adjustable to 2.5 to 3.9 inch (63.5 to 99.06 mm). 10–mm box-end wrench A flathead screwdriver Outdoor-rated shielded Ethernet cable...
  • Page 14 Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the AP using the Cisco Kit You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the mounting holes' positions for your installation, install the mounting bracket, and then attach the AP to the bracket.
  • Page 15 Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the AP using the Cisco Kit Table 3: Material Required to Mount Access Point to a Wall using AIR-MNT-VERT1= Kit Materials Required Supplied in the Kit? Ground lug and screws (provided with the access point)

  • Page 16: Pole Mounting The Ap Using The Cisco Kit

    Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the AP using the Cisco Kit The AP should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards. Note Step 6 Using a 10–mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the AP to the bracket to 40 lbf-in (4.5 Nm) of torque.
  • Page 17 Installing the Access Point Grounding the Access Point Materials Required Supplied in the Kit? Two stainless steel band clamps (adjustable 2 to 3.9 inch (51 to 99.06 10–mm box-end wrench Outdoor-rated shielded Ethernet cable Ground lug (provided with the access point) Ground block and rod Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with CD-720-1 die #6 AWG ground wire...
  • Page 18 Installing the Access Point Powering the Access Point Procedure Step 1 If using insulated 6-AWG copper ground wire, strip the insulation required for the grounding lug. Step 2 Use the appropriate crimping tool to crimp the bare 6-AWG copper ground wire to the supplied grounding lug.
  • Page 19 Installing the Access Point Connecting a Power Injector Table 5: Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9163E AP Reduced Power Feature Matrix PoE-in/DC Radio Radio Radio Scan Ethernet GNSS Input Radio mGig Path Path Path 2.4-GHz 5-GHz 6-GHz Primary radio Primary radio radio disabled —...
  • Page 20 Installing the Access Point Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point The installer is responsible for ensuring that powering the AP from this type of power injector is Note allowed by local and/or national safety and telecommunications equipment standards. Step 4 Ensure that the antennas are connected and that the grounding cable is attached to the AP before you apply power to the AP.
  • Page 21 Installing the Access Point Installing a CAT 6/6A Ethernet Cable and Gland Assembly to the Access Point • Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT 6 or CAT 6A) cable with a diameter of 0.2 to 0.35 inch (5 to 9 • CAT 6 RJ45 connector installation tool •...

  • Page 22: Installing The Omnidirectional Antenna

    Installing the Access Point Mounting Antennas Step 6 Insert the cable seal into the clamp ring, then install the cable seal nut back to the clamp ring. Do not tighten the clamp ring. Step 7 Install the CAT 6/6A RJ45 connector on the Ethernet cable's unterminated end using your Ethernet cable installation tool.

  • Page 23: Wall Mounting The Gnss Antenna

    Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the GNSS Antenna Wall Mounting the GNSS Antenna CW-ANT-GPS2-S-00 is a GNSS antenna with an integrated mounting bracket for mounting to a wall or a pole. Figure 13: Wall Mounting a GNSS antenna Before you begin Ensure that you have the following materials before beginning to mount the GNSS antenna to a wall: Table 7: Material Required to Mount CW-ANT-GPS2-S-00 to a Wall Materials Required...

  • Page 24: Pole Mounting The Gnss Antenna

    Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the GNSS Antenna The GNSS port is located at the top of the AP. See Connectors and Ports on the Pole Mounting the GNSS Antenna The CW-ANT-GPS2-S-00 is a mounting bracket with the GNSS antenna for mounting the antenna to a wall or a pole.
  • Page 25 Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna Step 4 Remove the protective cap and connect the antenna to the GNSS port. The GNSS port is located at the top of the AP. See Connectors and Ports on the Wall Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna The CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 is a N-type connector directional antenna designed for wall-mounting applications.
  • Page 26 Installing the Access Point Wall Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna Antenna plate CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 antenna N-type connector Before you begin Ensure that you have the following materials before beginning to mount the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 antenna to a wall: Table 9: Material Required to Mount CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 to a Wall Materials Required Supplied in the Kit?
  • Page 27 Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna Pole Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna The CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 is a N-type connector directional antenna designed for pole-mounting applications. Figure 16: Pole Mounting CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna to AP Installing the Access Point...
  • Page 28 Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna Articulating arm base plate Washer Joint bolt Articulating arm Joint bolt Antenna plate CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 antenna N-type connector Access point Before you begin Ensure that you have the following materials before beginning to mount the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 antenna to a pole: Table 10: Material Required to Mount CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 to a Pole Materials Required...
  • Page 29 Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna Step 4 Fasten the antenna to the small antenna plate and tighten it into place using the screws included in the package. Step 5 Fasten the vertical tilt joint of the small antenna plate to the articulating arm using the bolt and nut provided in the kit.
  • Page 30 Installing the Access Point Pole Mounting the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 Antenna Installing the Access Point...

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