WAP571E Outdoor Mounting Options

Available Languages

Download Options

PDF (2.9 MB)
View with Adobe Reader on a variety of devices
ePub (2.7 MB)
View in various apps on iPhone, iPad, Android, Sony Reader, or Windows Phone
Mobi (Kindle) (351.9 KB)
View on Kindle device or Kindle app on multiple devices

Updated:December 13, 2018

Document ID:SMB5307

Bias-Free Language

The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.

WAP571E Outdoor Mounting Options

Objective
Applicable Devices
Outdoor Mounting
Conclusion

Objective

The WAP571E Access Point can be mounted onto a pole or wall to provide outdoor coverage.

The objective of this document is to demonstrate the mounting options and features of the WAP571E.

For a full length demonstration of WAP571E Outdoor Mounting Options, please view the video below:

Applicable Devices

WAP571E

Outdoor Mounting

Mounting Kit Materials

The following items are included in the WAP571E mounting kit:

Holder_1 bracket
Holder_2 bracket
Holder_3 bracket
(4) M6*130 screws
(12) M6*10 screws
(12) screw washers

Attaching Holder_1 to the WAP571E

Before mounting the WAP571E onto an outdoor pole or exterior wall, place Holder_1 on the back of the WAP571E and align the screw holes accordingly. Next, insert 4 M6*10 screws, with the 4 corresponding screw washers attached, through Holder_1 and into the screw holes located on the back of the WAP571E. Using an Allen wrench, tighten each screw and washer through the bracket until Holder_1 is attached to the back of the device. If there is a ground wire, fixing it onto the device, along with the bracket, can provide better electrostatic discharge protection. Your access point is now ready to be mounted on either a pole or wall.

Pole Mounting

Materials you will need for mounting the WAP571E to an outdoor pole:

Holder_1 bracket
Holder_2 bracket
Holder_3 bracket
(4) M6*10 screws
(8) M6*10 screws
(12) screw washers

The first step of pole mounting requires a small pole with a maximum diameter of 3”. After attaching Holder_1 to the device, take Holder_2 and Holder_3 and place them on opposite ends of the pole. Using the 4 M6*130 screws and washers, secure the brackets together such that they are fixed around the pole. Finally, mount the WAP571E to the pole by screwing their brackets together. Place the WAP571E’s Holder_1 bracket into the pole’s Holder_2 bracket such that their openings align. Take 4 M6*10 screws and washers and tighten them through the brackets until the WAP571E is successfully secured onto the pole.

Wall Mounting

Holder_1 bracket
Holder_2 bracket
Holder_3 bracket
(4) sheet metal screws
(4) screw anchors
(12) M6*10 screws
(12) screw washers

For wall mounting, use the same materials from the mounting kit, with Holder_1 still attached to the back of the access point. First, position Holder_3 against the wall where you want to mount the device. Identify where the holes will need to be drilled based on the 4 openings of the bracket. After drilling the holes, use the 4 sheet-metal screws to fix the bracket piece against the wall. If you are mounting to drywall, it might be helpful to use the anchors included with the kit. Next, align Holder_2 with Holder_3 and use 4 M6*10 screws and screw washers to secure the two pieces together. Finally, mount the WAP571E to the wall by placing the attached Holder_1 bracket within Holder_2. Once again, make sure the openings align such that one can insert 4 M6*10 screws and washers, and then tighten them to fix the brackets together.

Conclusion

This concludes our tutorial on outdoor mounting options for the WAP571E. To provide consistent coverage for an outdoor location, the WAP571E can be fixed onto a pole or wall within the area. With the appropriate tools and mounting kit, either option can be quickly and easily established.