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Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point
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Chapter 3 Installation Instructions
Installation Options
4. Use the mounting plate as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface.
Figure 3-6 shows the mounting plate screw hole locations.
Note The mounting surface must be able to support 50 pounds static weight.
Figure 3-6 Mounting Plate Screw Hole Locations
5.
Use four customer-supplied screws to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface. Make sure
the screws are able to hold at least 50 pounds of static weight.
Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and/or an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount
the outdoor access point to a stucco, cement, or drywall surface.
6. Use the carriage bolts and the associated nuts and washers to reattach the outdoor access point to
the mounting plate.
7. Continue with the Rooftop Installations, page 3-14 or Pole-Top Installations, page 3-15 procedure.
Installing the Outdoor Access Point on a Pole
While installing a outdoor access point on a light pole, you will typically use the optional Cisco pole
mount kit and perform the following operations. Note that the optional Cisco-supplied pole mount kit is
works best on galvanized steel or aluminum light poles. The pole mount kit brackets are designed to bite
through any oxidation on the outside of the pole, ensuring an electrical grounding connection to the pole.
Four Locations