Table Of Contents
Mounting Instructions
Overview
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket
Mounting Instructions
This chapter provides instructions for mounting the access point to suspended ceilings, vertical surfaces, or horizontal surfaces using the access point mounting bracket.
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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Overview
•Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
•Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling
•Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket
•Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket
Overview
You can mount the access point on any of the following surfaces:
•Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as walls or ceilings
•Suspended ceilings
The access point ships with a detachable mounting bracket and the necessary mounting hardware. Because it is detachable, you can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation. You then install the mounting bracket and attach the access point when you are ready. Refer to Figure 4-1 to locate the various mounting holes for the method you intend to use.
Note The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point provides adequate fire resistance and low-smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC), such as above suspended ceilings.
Note If you plan to mount the access point with the 5-GHz radio in environmental air space, Cisco recommends that you mount the access point horizontally with its antennas pointing down. Doing so results in the access point complying with regulatory requirements for environmental air space.
Note When mounting the access point in a building's environmental air space, you must use Ethernet cable suitable for operation in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Figure 4-1 Mounting Bracket
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Access point mount
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5
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Locking detent
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2
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Cable tie points
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6
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Wall cable access
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3
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Ceiling mount holes
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7
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Suspended ceiling cable access
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4
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Access point mounts
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8
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Security hasp
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A mounting hardware kit is provided that contains the hardware and fasteners necessary to mount the access point. Refer to the Table 4-1 to identify the materials you need to mount your access point, then go to the section containing the specific mounting procedure.
Table 4-1 Material Needed to Mount Access Point
Mounting Method
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Materials Required
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In Kit
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Horizontal or vertical surface
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Four #8 x 1 in. (25.4 mm) screws
Four wall anchors
3/16 in. (4.7 mm) or 3/32 in. (2.3 mm) drill bit
Drill
Standard screwdriver
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Yes
Yes
No
No
No
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Suspended ceiling
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Two caddy fasteners with studs
Two plastic spacers
Two 1/4-20 Keps nuts with built-in washers
Standard screwdriver
Appropriate wrench or pliers
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Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
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Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface.
Step 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes.
Step 2 Drill one of the following sized holes at the locations you marked:
•3/16 in. (4.7 mm) if you are using wall anchors
•1/8 in. (6.3 mm) if you are not using wall anchors
Step 3 Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them. Otherwise, go to Step 4.
Step 4 Secure the mounting bracket to the surface using the #8 fasteners.
Note On a vertical surface, mount the bracket with its security hasp facing down.
Step 5 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket.
Note You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member and using the appropriate fasteners.
Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling
Note To comply with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting bracket.
You should review Figure 4-2 before beginning the mounting process.
Figure 4-2 Mounting Bracket Parts
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Suspended ceiling T-rail
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4
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Mounting bracket
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Caddy fastener
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5
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Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer)
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3
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Plastic spacer
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Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling.
Step 1 Determine where you want to mount the access point.
Step 2 Attach two caddy fasteners to the suspended ceiling T-rail.
Step 3 Use the mounting bracket to adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners so that they align with the holes in the mounting bracket.
Step 4 Use a standard screwdriver to tighten the caddy fastener studs in place on the suspended ceiling T-rail. Do not overtighten.
Step 5 Install a plastic spacer on each caddy fastener stud. The spacer's legs should contact the suspended ceiling T-rail.
Step 6 Attach the mounting bracket to the caddy fastener studs and start a Keps nut on each stud.
Step 7 Use a wrench or pliers to tighten the Keps nuts. Do not overtighten.
Step 8 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket.
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket
Follow these steps to attach the access point to the mounting bracket.
Step 1 Line up the three mounting pins on the access point with the large ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on the mounting bracket.
Step 2 Insert the access point into the keyhole shaped holes and maintain a slight pressure to hold it in place.
Step 3 Slide the access point's mounting pins into the small ends of the keyhole-shaped holes on the mounting bracket and push the connector end of the access point. You will hear a click when the locking detent contacts the access point and locks it into place.
Step 4 Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables.
Step 5 Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point's Ethernet port.
Step 6 Insert the 1200 series power module cable connector into the access point's 48 VDC power port (if you are using a local power source).
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket
The security hasp on the mounting bracket enables you to lock the access point to the bracket to make it more secure. When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket, the holes in the security hasps line up so you can install a padlock.
Known compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T.
