Cisco Cisco Aironet 1522 Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point Data Sheet
Ordering Guide
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Table 6 summarizes the primary power options available to the 1520 Series access points.
Table 6.
Power Options for the Cisco Aironet 1520 Series
1522AG
1522HZ
1522PC
1524SB
1524PS
AC power
X
x
x
x
Power over Ethernet
X
x
x
1
x
x
Power over Cable
x
DC power
X
x
x
x
x
The 1520 Series can be installed with redundant power sources. When multiple power sources are available, the
access point will use power in the following priority:
1. AC Power or Power over Cable
2. DC Power
3. Power over Ethernet
4. Battery (see the "Battery" section later in this ordering guide)
Antennas
The 1520 Series access points are equipped with a combination of radios operating in the 2.4- and 5-GHz bands.
Some models can also operate in the 4.9-GHz band. The 5-GHz and 4.9-GHz radios use a single transmit and
receive stream, while the 2.4-GHz radio performs Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC), which takes advantage of
multipath signals received across up to three antennas to improve signal quality.
Table 7 identifies the type (2.4 or 5 GHZ) of antennas and the number of each type used by the 1520 Series.
Table 7.
Number of 2.4- and 5-GHz Antennas Supported by the 1520 Series
1522AG
1522HZ
1522PC
1524SB
1524PS
2.4 GHz
2
3 antennas
3 antennas
2 antennas
3 antennas
3 antennas
5 GHz
1 antenna
1 antenna
1 antenna
2 antennas
1 x 5.8-GHz antenna
1 x 4.9-GHz antenna
Antennas must support your desired radio operating range, which varies by regulatory domain and model. Please
see the appendix for the frequency range your access point operates.
Table 8 describes the antennas available for the 1520 Series, listing part numbers for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz
antennas, as well as gain and other details. All antennas are white or off-white except where noted.
Table 8.
Antennas for the Cisco Aironet 1520 Series
SKU
Operating Range (GHz)
Gain
Dimensions
Pattern
2.4-GHz Antennas
AIR-ANT2420V-N (gray)
2.4 2.5
2 dBi
5 in
Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2450V-N
2.4 - 2.5
5 dBi
11 in
Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2480V-N
2.4 - 2.5
8 dBi
19.5 in
Omnidirectional
4.9-and 5-GHz Antennas
AIR-ANT5140V-N (gray)
4.9 - 5.850
4 dBi
5 in
Omnidirectional
1
Note that when POE is used on the 1522PC, and a cable modem is installed, the power injector does not power the cable
modem.
2
The 2.4-GHz radio can operate with fewer than the listed number of antennas. However, optimal performance is achieved when
using the maximum number possible. Moreover, using less than the total number of antennas supported leaves the unused
antenna connectors exposed to the weather; they will need to be covered.
antenna connectors exposed to the weather; they will need to be covered.