Specifications

Altitude 4700 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 45.
See the following sections for more details:
● Installing the Access Point on page 63
● Configuration Options on page 64
● Basic Device Configuration on page 65
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 instructions on mounting the Access Point to a wall, see “Wall Mounted Installations” on
page 51.
● For instructions on mounting an Access Point to a ceiling T-bar, see “Suspended Ceiling T-Bar
Installations” on page 53.
● For instructions on installing the Access Point in an above the ceiling attic space, see “Above the
Ceiling (Plenum) Installations” on page 55.
For information on the antenna suite available to the access point, see “Antenna Options” on page 47.
To verify LED behavior once installed, see “LED Indicators” on page 57.