User's Manual

To meet radiation exposure requirements in all countries, these

devices should be installed at a minimum distance of 12.5" (32

cm) from people and animals. See individual country warning

for country-specific distances, if required.

All Ethernet and RS232 (console) ports and the cables attached

to them are designed for intra-building connection to other

equipment. Do not connect these ports directly to wiring that

exits the building where this appliance is located

Installing the AP550

The following sections describe how to install your Aerohive AP550 devices, connect them to the

network, and start managing them in HiveManager NG.

Shipping Carton Contents

The AP550 access point shipping carton contains the following items:

• AP550 chassis

• Aerohive Generic QuickStart Guide

• Wall-mount or diagonal ceiling mounting bracket

• 3 wall-mount screws with anchors

Mount the AP550

You can mount the AP550 on a flat surface, a wall, or to the tracks of a dropped ceiling grid. The

following sections describe these installation methods.

Wall or Non-dropped Ceiling Mount

Attach the AP550 to any vertical or horizontal surface that will supports its weight (2.2 lb (1 kg)),

and to which you can install wall mount screws. Use the following procedure.

1. Use the bracket keyholes as a template to mark the mounting hole locations, and drill two

corresponding holes in the wall or drywall cei

ling.

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