11.ax Access Points and Mounting Accessory Usage Options

Learn about the indoor and outdoor mounting accessory ordering part numbers, compatibility, and usage with various Wi-Fi 6, 802.11.ax access points.

This guide is a reference for users who install and manage the ExtremeWireless 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access points. The following table lists the access points that are covered in this guide:
Table 1. Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
Speciality Indoor Access Points Indoor Acess Points Outdoor Access Points
AP302W AP305C/CX AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C
- AP410C AP360i/e
- AP510C/CX and AP650/X AP460i/e
- AP4000 AP560i and AP560h
- AP5010 AP5050D and AP5050U
- AP460i/e -
- AP3000 -
- AP3000X -
- AP5020 -

Perform the following tasks before you install your access point.

Table 2. Pre-Installation Information
For information on Refer to
Mounting accessory compatibility with your access point model
Power accessories usage Power Accessories Matrix
Ethernet cap accessory Ethernet Cap Accessory Information
How to position the access point for installation Position the Access Point before Installation
Perform the following tasks after you have installed your access point.
Table 3. Post Installation Information
For information on Refer to
How to secure the indoor access point after installation Lock the Indoor Access Point after Installation
Ground connection for outdoor access points Ground Connection

Indoor Installation Options for Solid Ceiling or Wall Mount

The following indoor mounting accessories are used with the access points listed in this guide for solid ceiling or wall mount installations:

Solid Ceiling or Wall Mount Indoor Accessories Installation information
Installation scenario Accessory used
~1.25 in. Wall Gap AH-ACC-BKT-AX-WL Install the Access Point Directly on a Wall Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-WL Bracket
~0.25 in. Wall Gap AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Install the Access Point on a Wall or a Solid Ceiling Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Accessory
Junction box (worldwide) ACC-BKT-AX-JB Install the Access Point on a Junction Box Using ACC-BKT-AX-JB Accessory

Indoor Installation Options for Ceiling Tile or Grid T-Bar Mount

The following indoor mounting accessories are used with the access points listed in this guide for ceiling tile or T-bar grid mount installations:

Ceiling Tile or Grid T-bar Mounts Installation information
Installation scenario Protrusion Accessory used
Silhouette* (ceiling grid with a bottom opening) gap varies from 1/8 in. to ¼ in. Up to a 0.33 in. ceiling tile protrusion AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL Install the Access Point on a Ceiling Grid With a Bottom Opening Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL Accessory
Interlude* (9/16 in. wide T-bar with protrusion) Up to a 0.33 in. ceiling tile protrusion AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL Accessory
T-bar (Flat) 9/16 in. and 15/16 in. width For 9/16 in. wide T-bars with protruded ceiling tiles, add AH-ACC-BKT-916-KIT.

The AP305C/CX access points can be directly attached to the AH-ACC-BKT-916-KIT and do not require a AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket.

AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB with AH-ACC-BKT-916-KIT Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Accessory and AH-ACC-BKT-916-KIT Adapter
For 15/16 in. wide T-bars with protruded ceiling tiles, add ACC-BKT-TB-NF.

The AP305C/CX access points can be directly attached to the ACC-BKT-TB-NF and do not require a AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket.

AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB with ACC-BKT-TB-NF Install the Access Point on a 15/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Accessory and ACC-BKT-TB-NF Adapter
Flat T-bar 1.5 inch wide T-bars with varying thickness from 3.175 mm to 6.350 mm, with flush ceiling tiles ACC-BKT-AX-TBW Install the Access Point on a T-Bar Using ACC-BKT-AX-TBW Accessory

* = Armstrong Ceiling Solutions name

Note

Note

The AP305C/CX access points come with in-built clips on the back of the access point. The in-built clips attach to the AH-ACC-BKT-916-KIT and the ACC-BKT-TB-NF bracket. For AP305C/CX installation details, refer to the following topics:

For complete installation procedures and access point information, refer to the ExtremeWireless™ AP305C/CX Access Points Installation Guide.

Note

Note

For all other access points, AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket is used with either AH-ACC-BKT-916-KIT for 9/16 installations or the ACC-BKT-TB-NF bracket for 15/16 installations.

Indoor Installation Option for Beam Mount

The following indoor mounting accessory is used with the access points listed in this guide for beam mount installations:
Beam Mount
Installation scenario Accessory used Installation information
Up to 0.78 in. thick beam ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM Install the Access Point on a Beam Using ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM Accessory

Indoor Installation for Concrete Wall Mount with an existing 37201 Metal Bracket

The following indoor mounting accessory is used with the access points listed in this guide for concrete wall mount installations when you have an existing 37201 metal bracket:
Concrete Wall Mount
Installation scenario Accessory used Installation information
The mount for an existing WiNG 37201 metal bracket ACC-BKT-AX-WNGADAPT Install an Indoor Access Point on a Concrete Wall Using WNGADAPT Bracket on an Existing 37201 Metal Bracket

Outdoor Installation Options

The following outdoor mounting accessories are used with the access points listed in this guide for outdoor flat surface and pole installations:
Outdoor Flat Surface Mount
Installation scenario Supported access point Accessory used Installation information
Vertical or horizontal outdoor flat surface
  • AP460C
  • AP460S6C
  • AP460S12C
AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Install the Access Point on a Flat Surface Using AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Accessory

The access point is parallel to the mounting surface.

Outdoor wall or pole for the AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C
  • AP460C
  • AP460S6C
  • AP460S12C
ACC-MBO-KT-AX adapter with KT-147407-02 bracket parts for up to a 15-degree tilt. Install the Access Point on a Wall Using ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter and KT-147407-02 Bracket Parts

Provides a 15-degree tilt capability.

  • AP460C
  • AP460S6C
  • AP460S12C
ACC-MBO-KT-AX adapter with KT-147407-02 bracket wall parts, and KT-150173-01 extension arm for a 7-degree tilt and a 12-inch extension. Install the Access Point on a Wall Using ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter, KT-147407-02 Bracket Wall Parts, and KT-150173-01 Extension Arm
  • AP460C
  • AP460S6C
  • AP460S12C
ACC-MBO-KT-AX adapter with MBO-ART03 articulating mounting bracket for 2-axis angle adjustment and a variable length extension. Install the Access Point on a Wall Using ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter and MBO-ART03 Articulating Mounting Bracket
  • AP460C
  • AP460S6C
  • AP460S12C
ACC-MBO-KT-AX adapter with MBO-ART02 articulating mounting bracket.
Note:

The MBO-ART02 wall mount bracket is End of Sale (EOS) as of January, 2023. It is replaced by the MBO-ART03 bracket.

Install the Access Point on a Wall Using ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter and MBO-ART02 Articulating Mounting Bracket
Outdoor Pole Mount
Installation scenario Accessory used Installation information
Vertical or horizontal 3 in. to 7 in. diameter pole Two AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Install the Access Point on a Pole Using AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Accessory
Outdoor pole for the following APs:
  • AP360i/e
  • AP460i/e
  • AP560i
  • AP560h
  • AP5050D
  • AP5050U
ACC-MBO-KT-AX adapter with KT-147407-02 bracket parts for up to a 15-degree tilt. Install the Access Point on a Pole Using ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter and KT-147407-02 Bracket Parts
ACC-MBO-KT-AX adapter with KT-147407-02 bracket parts, and KT-150173-01 extension arm for up to a 15-degree tilt and a 12-inch extension.
Note:

The ACC-MBO-KT-AX adaptor is only used with the AP460C,AP460S6C, and AP460S12C.

Install the Access Point on a Pole Using ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter, KT-147407-02 Bracket Parts, and KT-150173-01 Extension Arm
WS-MBO-POLE01 and MBO-ART02 Accessories
Note:

The MBO-ART02 wall mount bracket is End of Sale (EOS) as of January, 2023. It is replaced by the MBO-ART03 bracket.

The WS-MBO-POLE01 bracket is End of Sale (EOS) as of January, 2023.

Install the Access Point on a Pole Using the WS-MBO-POLE01 and MBO-ART02 Accessories
MBO-ART03 Bracket with the KT-147407-02 Pole Part for a 2-axis angle adjustment and a variable length extension. Install the Access Point on a Pole with the MBO-ART03 and KT-147407-02 Brackets