User's Manual

4 Cisco WAP150 Quick Start Guide
• Place the Cisco WAP150 horizontally on a flat surface so that it sits on
its four rubber feet.
• Mount the Cisco WAP150 to a wall.
Wall Mounting
The Cisco WAP150 can be wall-mounted using the wall-mount slots on the
bottom cover. The wall-mounting hardware is user-supplied.
WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury.
Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-
mounting.
Placement Tips
• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the Cisco WAP150 from
overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient
temperature of 104°F (40°C).
•Air Flow—Be sure there is adequate air flow around the device.
• Mechanical Loading—The Cisco WAP150 should be level, stable, and
secure to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position.
Connecting the Cisco WAP150
The default configuration of the Cisco WAP150 has the Wi-Fi radio turned
on. You can perform the initial configuration using either a wired or wireless
connection.
To connect the Cisco WAP150 to the wired network:
STEP 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router,
or a PC.
STEP 2 Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port of the Cisco WAP150.
STEP 3 If PoE is not provided, plug in the supplied power adapter to
provide power to the Cisco WAP150.
NOTE The system provides a one-time-only access to configure the
access point using a wireless connection.
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