Mount the Access Point Using the WS-MBI-DCMTR01 Bracket

About this task

The optional WS-MBI-DCMTR01 (#30518) bracket can also be used for T-bar installations without the mounting bracket.

Before you begin

  • T-bar width must be 9/16 in. (15 mm), 15/16 in. (24 mm), 1.5 in. (38 mm)
  • T-bar minimum base thickness: N/A; must be structurally sound
  • T-bar maximum base thickness is 0.118 in. (3 mm)
  • T-bar can have a maximum protrusion of 0.625 in. (15.8 mm)
  • Maximum protrusion of the ceiling tile can be 0.625 in. (15.8 mm). 1 Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar rail

Procedure

  1. Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar rail.
  2. Open the movable sliding part of the bracket to give the stationary and slider T-bar more space.
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    Install the WS-MBI-DCMTR01 bracket to a T-bar
    DCMTR01 bracket mounted on the T-bar
    Callout Description
    1 T-bar
    2 Movable sliding part of the DCMTR01 bracket
  3. Hook the stationary end of the T-bar 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 AP.
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    Attach the AP unit onto the WS-MBI-DCMTR01 bracket
    Access point being attached to the DCMTR01 bracket that is mounted on the T-bar
  7. Hold the AP 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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