Specifications

Altitude 3500 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
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3
Getting Started
The access point should be installed in an area tested for radio coverage using one of the site survey
tools available to the field service technician. Once an installation site has been identified, the installer
should carefully follow the hardware precautions, requirements, mounting guidelines and power
options outlined in “Hardware Installation” on page 35.
See the following sections for more details:
● Installing the Access Point on page 55
● Configuration Options on page 56
● Basic Device Configuration on page 57
Installing the Access Point
Make the required cable and power connections before mounting the access point in its final operating
position. Test the access point with an associated MU before mounting and securing the access point.
Carefully follow the mounting instructions in one of the following sections to ensure the access point is
installed correctly:
For installing an Altitude 3510 model access point:
● For instructions on installing the Altitude 3510 on a table top, see “Desk Mounted Installations” on
page 42.
● For instructions on mounting an Altitude 3510 to a wall, see “Wall Mounted Installations” on
page 43.
● For instructions on mounting an Altitude 3510 to a ceiling T-bar, see “Suspended Ceiling T-Bar
Installations” on page 44.
● For instructions on installing the Altitude 3510 in an above the ceiling attic space, see “Above the
Ceiling (Plenum) Installations” on page 46.
For installing an Altitude 3550 model access point:
● For instructions on installing the Altitude 3550 to a pole, see “Altitude 3550 Pole Mounted
Installations” on page 50.
● For instructions on installing the Altitude 3550 to a wall, see “Altitude 3550 Wall Mounted
Installations” on page 52.