Ground the Access Point

Learn how to safely ground the access point.

About this task

Ground the outdoor access point for outdoor installations. A ground terminal is provided for lightning protection.Ground connection is not required for under seat or indoor deployments. The ground connector on the access point is not a protective earth ground. To add ground connection to the access point: Attach the ring terminal to the ground wire.Insert the ring terminal on the ground screw.Thread the ground screw into the access point hole below the ground symbol.

To add ground connection to the access point:

Procedure

  1. Attach the ring terminal to the ground wire.
  2. Insert the ring terminal on the ground screw.
  3. Thread the ground screw into the access point hole below the ground symbol.
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    Ground port hole
    Ground ports for connecting the protective ground cable
    Callout Description
    1 Ground symbol
    2 Ground screw hole
  4. Tighten the ground screw to 12 in-lbs.
9037683-01 Rev AC