User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Access Points
- Installing AP300
- Safety Precautions
- Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network
- Unpack the AP300
- Determine Power Requirements
- Installation Requirements
- Install the AP300
- Select a Location
- Attach the Provided Antennas
- Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional)
- Install External ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT Antenna with Three Connectors (optional)
- Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional)
- Install Antennas With One Connector (optional)
- Install the Access Point
- Check AP300 LED Activity
- Where to Go From Here
- Installing AP320i
- Installing AP200
- Installing AP150
- Installing OAP180
- Cautions and Warnings
- Regulatory Information
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Installation Requirements
An array of holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 15) allows it to be mounted on
the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts. There are also holes for passing the
PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is
mounted on a junction box or over the ceiling T-bar box hanger.
Figure 15: AP200 Mounting Bracket
Installation Requirements
The following recommended mounting locations provide the best reception for the
AP200:
On a horizontal surface, such as a table or a desk
On a vertical surface, usually a wall
Below a hanging ceiling
Above a hanging ceiling tiles (this installation is supported only for the AP200 with
the plastic enclosure removed)
Access point mount
Ceiling mount hole
Ceiling mount hole
Access point mount
Access point mount
Locking detent
Wall cable access
Suspended ceiling
cable access
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Warning!
With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in
environmental air space in accordance with the Section 300-22(c) of the National
Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical
Code. Part 1. C22. 1. For other countries, consult local authorities for regulations.