Installation Guide

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Do not use this device outdoors. The PoE source is intended for intra building connection only.
Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices
is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device
ispermittedinlargeaircraftwhileyingabove10,000feet.Operationoftransmittersinthe
5.925‑7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft
systems.
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Mounting options
You can mount the AP to a solid surface (a wall or a ceiling) or to a ceiling with a 15/16 in.
(23.8mm)T-bar.
WerecommendthatyouuseaatEthernetcablesothatthecabletsinthenarrowspace
between the AP and the surface on which it is mounted.
BeforeyoumounttheAP,werecommendthatyourstsetupandtesttheAPtoverifyWiFi
network connectivity and coverage.
NOTE: If you are mounting the AP on a ceiling, follow the instructions on how to mount the AP
on a wall.
Unmount the AP
IMPORTANT: Make sure you hold the AP so that it does not drop when you release it from the
mounting plate.
1. Tondthelockinglatch,placeyourthumbonthecenteroftheLEDs,andyourngeronthe
other side of the device, directly opposite the thumb.
2. Press and hold the latch down to release the lock and keep the lock open.
Mount the AP on a wall
1. Place the mounting plate on the wall.
2. Mark the wall where the mounting holes are.
3. Use the wall anchors and screws to attach
the mounting plate to the wall.
4. Connect cables to the AP.
5. Attach the AP to the mounting plate.
6. Twist the AP clockwise to lock it onto the mounting plate.
Mounting the AP to a T-bar
1. Slide the T‑bar partially into the metal
bracket.
2. Attach the metal bracket to the ceiling bar.
3. Push the T‑bar over the ceiling bar.
4. Use the lock screw to lock the metal bracket
into place.
5. Use the four short screws to attach
the mounting plate to the T‑bar.
6. Connect a PoE cable or power adapter to
the AP before mounting.
The AP is designed to be unobtrusive, so
itsitsatontheceilingsurfacewhenitis
mounted.
7. Hold the AP upside down and attach it to the mounting plate.
8. Twist the access point clockwise to lock it onto the mounting plate.
3. Turn the AP counterclockwise until the AP releases from the mounting plate.
The mounting plate remains attached to the ceiling or the wall.