Install the Access Point on a Junction Box or Gang Box

About this task

The main mounting bracket or the optional WALL04 (#30516) bracket is used for installing the access point on a junction box or gang box. The main mounting bracket is used only when the mounting holes on the bracket and the box align.
Note

Note

The box models are limited to the USA box models when using the main mounting bracket for installation.

If you are using the main mounting bracket to install the access point on a junction box:

Procedure

  1. Remove the screws holding the box coverplate.
  2. Remove the LAN cable from the coverplate.
  3. Place the main mounting bracket, with the main mounting bracket holes against the coverplate holes on the box.
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    Main mounting bracket installation on a junction box
    A stainless-steel bracket being installed on a USA model junction box.
  4. Using the screws removed from the coverplate of the box, attach the main mounting bracket to the box.
  5. Connect the GE1 cable to the access point.
  6. Place the access point onto the bracket feet and slide it down to lock it in place.

Install the Access Point on a Junction Box or Gang Box Using the WALL04 Bracket

Procedure

  1. Remove the screws holding the box coverplate.
  2. Remove the LAN cable from the coverplate.
  3. Place the WALL04 bracket, with the locking tab pointing up, against the mounting holes on the box.
    Note

    Note

    The bracket must be square to the rest of the room walls, and the two holes that are being used must be on the opposite sides of large center hole on the WALL04 bracket.
    If the WALL04 bracket holes do not align with the mounting holes on the junction or gang box, cut or enlarge the holes on the WALL04 bracket.
  4. Attach the WALL04 bracket to the junction or gang box using the screws removed from the junction or gang box.
    Caution

    Caution

    Over tightening the screws will cause the WALL04 bracket to bend. If the bracket bends, you will not be able to align and slide the access point onto the keyhole posts.
  5. Connect the GE1 cable to the access point.
  6. Slide the access point on the keyhole slots of the WALL04 bracket until you hear it lock in place.
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