User's Manual

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Chapter 4
Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point
This section presents procedures for installing the IronPoint access point.
Unpacking the IronPoint Access Point
Unpack the IronPoint access point and make sure the following components are included in the box:
• One IronPoint 200 access point
• One External Power supply and power cable
• RS-232 console cable
• IronPoint 200 access point mounting bracket with lock clamp
• 2 fasteners
• CD-ROM containing the IronPoint Access Point manuals, drivers, and utility
• 4 adhesive feet
Installing the IronPoint Access Point
Select a location to install the IronPoint access point. The best location is at the center of your
wireless coverage area, within the line of sight of all wireless devices. The access point can be
placed on a horizontal surface or mounted on the wall, with or without the mounting bracket. It can
also be mounted on a suspended ceiling.
Note: For safety reasons, make sure ventilation holes on the access point are positioned
horizontally, not vertically. Allow at least 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) clearance around the ventilation
holes for proper ventilation.
Placing the Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf
Do the following if you want to mount the access point on a horizontal surface, such as a desktop or
shelf:
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom panel of the access point (Figure 4-1).