Installation guide

Figure 12  AIR−CHNL−ADAPTER Mounted to Rail Clip (left) and Finished Installation (right)
Mounting an AP Directly into the Tile Using Optional
AIR−AP−BRACKET−3
Many hospitals and other carpeted Enterprise environments prefer a more streamlined look and wish to install
the AP directly into the tile. This can be done using the optional Cisco AIR−AP−BRACKET−3 (see figure
13).
When using this bracket, the beauty ring is used as the template to cut the tile which can be cut using a
carpet knife or electric tool such as a rotary cutting tool, for example, Dremel® or Rotozip®. Cisco does not
offer custom cut tiles.
The AP is fully supported above the tile with a metal rail that extends the length of the tile. This supports the
AP should the tile become wet or otherwise fail. A mechanical set screw pulls the AP tight to the ceiling and
locks it into the bracket. Additionally, physical security of the AP can be maintained by the use of a
Kensington style lock, but once installed it is difficult to remove the AP without removing the tile as the AP
will not slide out from the front side of the tile.
Figure 13  Optional AIR−AP−BRACKET−3 used to install the AP directly into the tile