Install the Access Point on a Junction Box

Before you begin

The following hardware is required to install an indoor access point on a junction box (box):
  • An indoor access point
  • ACC-BKT-AX-JB accessory

About this task

Install the access point to a junction box if you want to power the AP using an electrical connection.

The ACC-BKT-AX-JB accessory bracket is used when you need to install the access point on an indoor junction box. The ACC-BKT-AX-JB access has two parts:

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ACC-BKT-AX-JB Accessory Bracket Metal Part
Metal part of the AHH-AC-BKT-JB accessory

Procedure

  1. Remove the screws holding the junction box cover plate.
  2. Remove the LAN cable from the cover plate.
  3. Bring the LAN cable through the center hole of the metal bracket part.
    The LAN wire must be in-between the metal part and the plastic part during installation.
  4. Place the ACC-BKT-AX-JB accessory metal part, with the bracket holes against the cover plate of the box.
  5. Using the screws removed from the cover plate, find the bracket holes that align with the junction box screw holes.
    Important

    Important

    The text for the holes must be normally readable.
  6. Using the cover plate screws, attach the metal bracket part to the junction box.
  7. Place the plastic part on the metal part, rotate it ¼th to 1/3rd turn clockwise until you hear it click in place as the lock is set.
    Important

    Important

    When installed correctly on a wall, the side arrows on the plastic part must be pointing up.
    Note

    Note

    There is a metal pull ring in the metal part that is used to unlock and remove the plastic part.

    To unlock the plastic part, pull out the pin's ring and turn the plastic part 1/3rd turn counter-clockwise and lift it apart.

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    Junction Box Accessory Bracket Assembly
    Plastic part of the junction box attached to the metal part highlighting various parts of the accessory.
    CalloutDescription
    1Sheet-metal junction box hole metal part
    2Plastic twist plate part
    3Pull ring with 10 mm diameter ring for unlocking the plastic part
  8. Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the red dot on the plastic part.
  9. Push the access point onto the plastic part and turn it clockwise until you hear it lock in place.
  10. Insert the RJ45 cable connector to the Ethernet connector on the access point.
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