Cisco Aironet Hard Ceiling Mounting Adapter (AIR-ANTMNTGKIT) Introduction The Cisco Aironet Hard Ceiling Mounting Adapter (AIR-ANTMNTGKIT) is used to mount the following Cisco Aironet antennas to hard ceilings: • AIR-ANT2430 • AIR-ANT2451 • AIR-ANT5140 • AIR-ANT5145 • AIR-ANT5959 The following information is contained in this document: Installation Guidelines, page 2 Installing the Adapter Bracket, page 3 Installing the Antenna, page 4 Americas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Installation Guidelines The mounting kit is shown in Figure 1: Figure 1 Hard Ceiling Mounting Adapter 4 275716 4 1 2 3 2 1 1 Score lines 3 Cable access opening and antenna hub mount 2 Mounting fastener access hole 4 Mounting keyhole slots Installation Guidelines Keep these guidelines in mind when installing the mounting adapter: • The adapter is designed for indoor use. • Insure that your installation is in compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local regulations.
Installing the Adapter Bracket Installing the Adapter Bracket Tools and Equipment Required You will need the following tools and equipment in order to mount the adapter bracket on a hard ceiling: • A drill and appropriate drill bit • A Phillips or standard screwdriver (depending on the fasteners you intend to use) • Appropriate fastener hardware • A pencil or pen • A ladder high enough to reach the mounting location Follow these steps to install the adapter bracket on a hard ceiling: Step 1 Dete
Installing the Antenna Installing the Antenna Antennas with Mounting Clips If your antenna is equipped with mounting clips, follow these steps to install it on the adapter bracket: Step 1 Determine whether you need to remove the ends of the adapter bracket. Note Score lines are provided on the adapter bracket. The score lines are used to help you remove the unwanted portion of the bracket and make a clean break by bending it.
Installing the Antenna Figure 2 shows a typical two-element antenna installation. Two-element Antenna Installation 275713 Figure 2 Figure 3 shows a typical 3-element antenna installation.
Installing the Antenna Antennas with a Nut Fastener Follow these steps if your antenna uses a nut to mount it to the adapter bracket: Step 1 Mount the adapter bracket on the ceiling. Follow the procedure in the “Installing the Adapter Bracket” section on page 3. Step 2 (Optional) If you need to remove a portion of the adapter bracket to resize it for the antenna you are installing, do it before proceeding to Step 5. See the “Installing the Antenna” section on page 4 for the procedure.
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