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.
Note

Note

Ground connection is not required for indoor deployments. The ground connector on the access point is not a protective earth ground.

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 port hole on the side of the access point to attach the ground wire.
    Callout Description
    1 Ground symbol
    2 Ground screw hole
  4. Tighten the ground screw to 12 in-lbs.
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