Install the Access Point on a Junction Box

Before you begin

You need the following items:
  • One AP5020 access point
  • ACC-BKT-AX-JB for junction box mounting.

About this task

Install the access point to a junction box if you want to power the AP using an electrical connection.

The ACC-BKT-AX-JB accessory bracket is used when you need to install the access point on an indoor junction box. The ACC-BKT-AX-JB access has two parts:

  • A metal part that attaches to the junction box (also called the sheet-metal junction box hole plate)
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    ACC-BKT-AX-JB accessory bracket metal part
    Metal part of the AHH-AC-BKT-JB accessory
  • A plastic part that attaches to the metal part and the access point (also called the plastic twist plate)
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    ACC-BKT-AX-JB accessory bracket plastic part
    Plastic part of the junction box accessory that attaches to the junction box metal part and the access point.

Procedure

  1. Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the red dot on the plastic part.
  2. Push the access point onto the plastic part and turn it clockwise until you hear it lock in place.
  3. Insert the RJ45 cable connector to the Ethernet connector on the access point.