Install the Access Point on a Standard Ceiling Rail

Before you begin

The following hardware is required for a standard ceiling rail installation:

An AP5010 access point
One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB mounting bracket for prelude T-bar ceiling installation, that is shipped with the access point

About this task

The AP5010 access points ship with a mounting bracket for standard 15/16 in. dropped ceiling grid. For non-standard ceiling rail installations, see Install the Access Point on a Non-Standard Ceiling Grid or a Wall.

Procedure

Remove the ceiling tiles.
Align the bracket on the ceiling rail in such a way that the bracket metal hinges are almost parallel to the sides of the ceiling rail.

Rotate the accessory clockwise until the metal hinges hook over the edge of the rail and the white tabs click in place.

Note

There are two white tabs on 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 bracket from the ceiling rail.

Table 1. AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket parts description
Callout	Description
1	Metal hinges on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket
2	Mounting holes for wall mounting
3	White tab on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket

Attach the Ethernet port cap to the access point Ethernet port.
For more information about Ethernet cap, refer to Ethernet Cap Accessory Information on the 802.11ax and Cloud Access Points Accessories Guide.
Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the bracket red dot.

Note
The bracket has a circular tip that fits into the circular depression on the back of the access point.
Press and rotate the access point 1/8th turn clockwise until it clicks into place on the bracket.

Access point ceiling install
Attach the Cat6 RJ45 cable to the ETH0 or ETH1 port.
Replace the ceiling tiles.