Mounting the access point using the WS-MBI-DCFLUSH Bracket to a flat T-bar

About this task

The optional WS-MBI-DCFLUSH (#37211) bracket is used for T-bar installations without the main mounting bracket.
Pre-Installation checklist:
  • T-bar width must be 9/16” (15 mm), 15/16” (24mm), 1.5” (38 mm).
  • T-bar bottom must be flat all the way across.
  • T-bar minimum base thickness: N/A; must be structurally sound.
  • T-bar maximum base thickness is 0.080” (2mm).
  • Ceiling tile must be flat all the way across.
  • Maximum ceiling tile protrusion allowed is 0.015” (0.38 mm).

Procedure

  1. Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar rail.
  2. Open the movable sliding part of the DCFLUSH bracket to give the stationary and slider T-bar more space.
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    DCFLUSH bracket parts
    Label Description
    1 T-bar
    2 Movable sliding part of the DCFLUSH bracket
  3. Hook the stationary end of the DCFLUSH bracket onto the T-bar.
  4. Tilt the T-bar up slightly in such a way that you are holding the stationary and movable sides of the bracket.
  5. Squeeze the bracket parts together until you hear the T-bar locking tab click into place.
  6. Slide the T-bar ceiling mount bracket base into the back of the access point.
    The locking tab fits into a groove in the outside of the access point.
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    Attaching the DCFLUSH bracket to the access point
  7. Hold the access point and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely mounted.
  8. Attach the Ethernet cable‘s RJ45 connector to the LAN1 port.
  9. Place the ceiling tile back in place.
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