Mount the access point to a Beam

About this task

The access point can be mounted onto a beam using a beam clip accessory (BRKT-000147A-01) to the main mounting bracket.
Pre-Installation checklist:
  • The beam must be able to support the access point in all environmental conditions.
  • The beam should be flat.
Before attaching the AP onto a beam, verify that:
  • Beam attachment area is at least 0.5” (12.7 mm) wide and as long as the access point's largest dimension.
  • Beam mounting surface is less than 0.650” (16.5 mm) thick.

Procedure

  1. Attach the beam clip accessory, BRKT-000147A-01 to the main mounting bracket by placing it between the center hinges of the main mounting bracket.
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    Beam clip accessory, BRKT-000147A-01
  2. Using a twisting motion between the main mounting bracket hinges, attach the beam clip accessory
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    Attaching the beam clip accessory to the main mounting bracket
  3. Attach the main mounting bracket with the beam clip accessory to the access point.
  4. Place the beam clip accessory on a beam in such a way that there is enough space between the screw and clamp to be tightened.
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    Attaching the beam clip accessory to the beam
  5. Use the screw and clamp on the top of the beam clip accessory to secure the access point in place on the beam.
  6. Insert the Ethernet plug into the LAN port.