Install the Access Point on a Standard Ceiling

Details about access point installation on a standard ceiling

Before you begin

Hardware requirements for installation:
  • One AP4000 access point
  • One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket

About this task

The access point ships with the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB mounting bracket for standard 15/16 in. dropped ceiling grid or for 9/16 in. wide and flat T-bar, and for walls or solid surfaces with the appropriate mounting hardware. For wall or solid surface installation using the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket, see Install the Access Point on a Wall or a Solid Surface Using the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Bracket.

For non-standard ceiling rail installations, see Install the Access Point on a Non-Standard Ceiling Grid or a Wall.

The bracket and the access point have a red dot on the back that acts as a guide during installation.

To install the access point:

Procedure

  1. Remove the ceiling tiles.
  2. Align the bracket on the ceiling rail in such a way that the bracket metal angled cuts are parallel to the sides of the ceiling rail.
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    AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket
    Circular plastic bracket with metal angled cuts and white tabs
    Callout Description
    1 Metal angled cuts
    2 Wall mount holes
    3 White tab
  3. Rotate the bracket clockwise until the metal angled cuts on the back of the bracket hook over the edge of the ceiling rail and the white tabs click in place.
    Note

    Note

    There are two white tabs in the back of the bracket that holds on to the ceiling rail in place. Use your finger to push and unhook one side of the white tab if you want to remove the accessory from the ceiling rail.
  4. Attach the Ethernet port cap to the access point Ethernet port.
  5. Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the red dot on the bracket.
    Note

    Note

    The bracket has a center circular tip that fits into the circular dip on the back of the access point.
  6. Press and rotate the access point 1/8th turn clockwise until it clicks into place on the bracket.
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    AP4000 standard ceiling install
    AP4000 access point installed on a standard ceiling grid
  7. Attach the Cat6 RJ45 cable to the Eth0 or Eth1 port.
  8. Place the cable cover over the Ethernet cable.
  9. Replace the ceiling tiles.