User's Manual

AT-AP500 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
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Installing the Access Point on a Wall or Ceiling
This procedure contains the following sections.
 “Guidelines”
 “Mounting the Base Plate to the Wall or Ceiling” on page 28
 “Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Access Point” on page 29
 “Attaching the Access Point to the Base Plate” on page 30
 “Cabling the Access Point” on page 31
Guidelines Please review the following guidelines before installing the access point on
a wall or ceiling:
 The selected location must not block the ventilation slots around
the base of the unit. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3. Ventilation Slots
 The wall or ceiling mounting surface must be of proper material to
accommodate the self-tapping screws, such as wood strong
enough to support the weight of the equipment and cables.
Otherwise, you must provide anchors to fit the mounting surface.
 One mounting-bracket screw is provided for attaching the
mounting bracket to the unit. You must provide the four self-
tapping screws that secure the base plate to the wall or ceiling.
 The location must have an AC power source if you are using the
AT-TQ0091 Power Adapter.
Ventilation Slots
Review Draft 2-1-16