Install the Access Point Using the Main Mounting Bracket

About this task

The main mounting bracket is a stainless-steel bracket that ships with the access point. It is used during drywall or wood wall installation, or solid flat ceiling installation.
Tip

Tip

The best practice is to use the main mounting bracket for all wall installations.

Procedure

  1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark and drill two hole centers on the wall.
    Note

    Note

    The bracket feet must be pointing up.
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    Main mounting bracket
    Image of the access point stainless-steel bracket with the bracket feet pointing up. The bracket holes are highlighted.
    Callout Description
    1 Main mounting bracket mounting holes
    2 Main mounting bracket feet
  2. Insert the Phillips pan head screws into the main mounting bracket holes and attach the bracket to the wall.
    Use screw-in anchors, if needed.
  3. Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 connector into the GE1 port.
  4. Place the access point onto the bracket feet and slide it down to lock it in place.
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