Mount the Access Point Using the Main Mounting Bracket to a Flat T-bar

About this task

The AP can be mounted on a T-bar using the main mounting bracket that is shipped with the unit.

Before you begin

  • T-bar width must be 15/16th inches wide (24 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: 0.055 in.
  • Ceiling tile must be flat all the way across

Procedure

  1. Remove the ceiling tiles, push and rotate the main mounting bracket onto the T-bar in such a way that the center angled locking tabs of the main bracket gets attached to the T-bar.
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    Attach the main mounting bracket to a T-bar
    Main metal mounting bracket attachment to 15/16th wide T-bar
  2. Attach the access point to the main mounting bracket.
  3. Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure it is securely mounted.
  4. Replace the tiles.
  5. Attach the Ethernet cable‘s RJ45 connector to the LAN1 port.