Install the Access Point on a Wall With the MBO-ART03 Bracket

Before you begin

Obtain the items in the following table.
Table 1. Hardware requirements for MBO-ART03 articulating mounting bracket wall installation
Quantity Item
1 Access point
1 MBO-ART03 articulating mounting bracket
6

M6 hex-head screws

Two M6 hex-head screws for attaching the bracket and the access point.

Four M6 hex-head screws for attaching the bracket to the wall.

2

Long M6 hex screws and nuts to lock each axis.

You also need a torque wrench and tool that matches the nuts for the M6 hex screws.

About this task

Install the access point to a wall so it is secure and your customers can easily access your wireless network.

Procedure

  1. Mark and drill four holes on the wall.
    It is recommended that you use one of the bracket ends as a template. You can remove the end from the bracket.
  2. Adjust the arm length.
    The arm is set to a 7.5-inch extension. To increase it to a 9-inch extension, you move 1 pivot and lock screw to the outside holes on 1 bracket. To increase the extension to 10.5-inches, move both pivot and lock scerw pairs to the outside holes on each bracket
  3. Attach the bracket to the access point with the M6 hex-head screws.
  4. Align the bracket mounting holes with the holes on the wall.
  5. Attach the bracket to the wall with the M6 hex-head screws.
  6. Insert the locking bolts into the bracket and arm locking hole.
  7. Attach the nuts and torque to 45 inch-pounds.
  8. Tighten the pivot screws and nuts to 60 inch-pounds.