Install the Access Point to a 9/16-inch T-bar Ceiling

Before you begin

You need the following items:
  • One AP5020 access point
  • One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory bracket if the t-bar bottom is flat
  • One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory bracket if there is a protrusion in the center of the t-bar bottom

About this task

You can mount the access point to a ceiling that has a 9/16 in. wide T-bar.
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9/16 in. wide T-bar with protrusion
Metal ceiling T-bar with bottom protrusion

Procedure

  1. Remove the ceiling tiles.
  2. Place the bracket on the ceiling rail in such a way that the accessory center is over the protrusion and the metal hinges are between perpendicular and about one-eighth of a turn from the sides of the ceiling rail.
  3. Push up gently and rotate the bracket clockwise until the hinges hook over the edge of the rail and the white tabs click in place.
    Note

    Note

    There are two white tabs in the back of the accessory bracket that holds on to the ceiling rail in place. Use your finger to pull and unhook one side of the white tab if you want to remove the accessory from the ceiling rail.

    Gently rotate the bracket counterclockwise and if there is resistance, the other white tab in the back of the accessory must also be released.

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    AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory bracket
    Image of the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory highlighting the ceiling hinges, white tab clip, and the artwork for the ceiling rail type.
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    1 Metal hinges on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL bracket.
    2 White tabs on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL bracket.
    3 Drawing of 9/16 in. ceiling grid, for your reference.
  4. Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the accessory red dot.
    Note

    Note

    The bracket has a circular tip that fits into the circular depression on the back of the access point.
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    AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory bracket circular tip
    Image of the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory highlighting the circular tip that aligns with the depression in the back of the access point.
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    1 AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL bracket circular tip
  5. Press and rotate the access point clockwise about one-sixth of a turn until it locks into place on the accessory bracket.
  6. Connect the network cable.
  7. Place the cable cover over the Ethernet cable.
  8. Replace the ceiling tiles.
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