Install the Access Point on a Flat Surface Using AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Accessory

Install the access point on a vertical or horizontal outdoor flat surface using the AH-ACC-BKT-ASM accessory.

Before you begin

The following hardware is required to install the access point to a flat surface:
  • An access point (AP460C, or AP460S6C, or AP460S12C)
  • AH-ACC-BKT-ASM wall accessory (must be purchased separately)
  • Four shoulder M5 bolts
  • Four M5 mount screws and screw-in anchors (must be provided by the installer)
Callout Description
1 M5 bolt attachment holes
Note

Note

If you are mounting the access point horizontally, ensure that the ports are facing down to reduce the chance of water entering the chassis.

Procedure

  1. Using the ASM wall accessory as a template, mark and drill four mounting holes on a flat surface.
    Note

    Note

    The printed arrows on the accessory must be pointing up.
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    ASM accessory wall mounting hole markings
    Image of the stainless-steel ASM accessory wall mount highlighting the four mounting holes located in the center edges of the accessory. The arrows printed on the accessory are pointing up.
  2. Attach the ASM accessory to the wall by using four M5 shoulder mounting screws.
    Tip

    Tip

    The best practice is to use screw-in anchors with the mounting screws on a wood surface, and concrete anchors on a concrete surface.
  3. Insert the M5 shoulder mounting screws into the access point mounting holes.
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    Wall mounting accessory M5 bolt holes
    Back of the access point highlighting the M5 bolt holes. There are four holes to attach the M5 bolts.
  4. Torque the M5 shoulder mounting screws to 25 in-lbs.
  5. Remove the two locking screws on the accessory.
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    ASM accessory locking screws
    Image of the ASM stainless-steel accessory with locking pins to hold the access point in place.
    Note

    Note

    The access point will not go onto the accessory if the locking screws are not removed.
  6. Insert the M5 bolt heads on the access point into the large end of the accessory keyholes and slide the access point down until the bolts rest in the narrow end of the keyholes.
  7. Tighten the locking screws on the ASM accessory to secure the access point.
  8. Ground the access point.
9036825-09 Rev AC