Cisco Systems AIRONET 1000 Network Hardware User Manual


 
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Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Mounting Overview
Mounting the Access Point Using the Flush-Mount Bracket
When mounting the access point against a vertical wall (flat side toward the inside of the building), use
an optional factory-orderable flush-mount bracket. Follow these steps to mount the bracket and attach
the access point:
Step 1 Before proceeding, gently screw the two factory-supplied screws and spring washers into the bottom of
the access point (see Figure 2-10). Ensure the spring washers have their convex (high center sections)
pointing toward the screw heads.
Note Do not tighten the screw heads flush with the access point surface or the bracket will not fit under
the screw heads.
Step 2 Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the access point onto the corresponding location on the
access point location map. MAC addresses have the format 00xxxxxxxxxx.
Step 3 Find the required mounting location as identified on your access point location map.
Step 4 Use the flush-mount bracket to mark the four screw holes on the wall. Ensure to leave enough space
around the access point and base to plug the CAT-5 cable, optional external antenna cable(s), optional
power supply cable, and optional Kensington MicroSaver security cable into the sides of the access
point.
Step 5 Mount the flush-mount bracket to the wall using four screws in the marked locations. Use appropriate
screws and wall anchors (user supplied). Tighten the wall screws.
Step 6 Position the two screws in the base of the access point over the flush-mount bracket keyhole slots and
slide the access point in the direction of the key slots (see Figure 2-12). If you are unable to attach the
access point to the bracket, remove the access point and loosen the two access point screws.
Note Ensure the side of the access point with the door is facing away from the wall. This ensures that
the correct antenna is facing the building, and makes future upgrades easier.
Note After attaching the access point to the bracket, tighten the screws until they securely hold the
access point.