Install the Access Point on a Vertical Pole or a Horizontal Pole Using the Built-in Bracket

Install the access point on a vertical pole using the built-in access point bracket.

Before you begin

The following hardware is required for installing the access point on a vertical pole or a horizontal pole:
  • An access point (AP460C, or AP460S6C, or AP460S12C)
  • Two AH-ACC-STRP-MRN accessory, which is an outdoor access point stainless steel hose strap for 3 in. to 7 in. diameter poles
    Tip

    Tip

    The best practice is to mount the access point to a pole with a minimum circumference of 3 in.
    Important

    Important

    You must provide your own cable clamps if you are mounting the access point to a pole that is less than 3 in. or more than 7 in. in diameter.
    Tip

    Tip

    The best practice is to use a stainless-steel cable clamp that is 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) wide.
  • A flat-head slotted screwdriver to tighten the clamp screws

About this task

Install the access point on a vertical pole at outdoor environments. If you are resting the access point under a horizontal pole, use this installation method only during indoor warehouse or distribution center installations.

Procedure

  1. Thread the cable clamp straps through the access point rear slots.
  2. Position and insert the cable clamp straps around the pole.
    Note

    Note

    Ensure that the access point top slots are nearest to the sky and the bottom slots are nearest to the ground.
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    Pole mount strap slots on the back of the access point
    Image of the pole clamp insert slots in the back of the access point.
    Callout Description
    1 Pole mount cable clamp strap insert holes in the back of the access point
    2 Top slots on the rear of the access point facing the sky
    3 Bottom slots on the rear of the access point facing the ground
  3. Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the clamp screws to a minimum torque of 14 in-lbs. until the access point is securely mounted onto the pole.
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    Access point pole mount positions
    AP460C access point mounted onto the pole at various positions.
    Callout Description
    1 Vertically oriented access point mounted onto a pole
    2 Horizontally oriented access point mounted onto a pole
    3 Access point mounted onto a horizontal pole (indoor warehouse installation)

    As an added security measure, you can thread a safety strap through one of the cable clamp slots in addition to the cable clamps. Connect the other end of the strap to a secure object.

    Important

    Important

    The access point LAN glands must face down to eliminate water from entering the chassis.
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