Install the Access Point on a Pole Using
AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Accessory
Install the access point on a
vertical pole that is 3 in. to 7 in. diameter using the AH-ACC-STRP-MRN
accessory.
Before you begin
The following hardware is required for
installing the access point on a vertical pole or a horizontal pole:
An access point (AP460C,
or AP460S6C, or AP460S12C)
Two AH-ACC-STRP-MRN accessory,
which is an outdoor access point stainless steel hose strap for 3 in. to 7 in.
diameter poles
Tip
The best practice is to mount the access point to a pole with a minimum
circumference of 3 in.
Important
You must
provide your own cable clamps if you are mounting the access point to a pole
that is less than 3 in. or more than 7 in. in diameter.
Tip
The best practice
is to use a stainless-steel cable clamp that is 0.5 in. (12.7 mm)
wide.
A flat-head slotted screwdriver
to tighten the clamp screws
About this task
Install the access point on a vertical pole at outdoor environments. If you are
resting the access point under a horizontal pole, use this installation method only
during indoor warehouse or distribution center installations.
Procedure
Thread the cable clamp straps
through the access point rear slots.
Position and insert the cable
clamp straps around the pole.
Note
Ensure that the access
point top slots are nearest to the sky and the bottom slots are nearest to
the ground.
Callout
Description
1
Pole mount cable clamp strap insert holes in the back of
the access point
2
Top slots on the rear of the access point facing the
sky
3
Bottom slots on the rear of the access point facing the
ground
Using a slotted screwdriver,
tighten the clamp screws to a minimum torque of 14 in-lbs. until the access
point is securely mounted onto the pole.
Callout
Description
1
Vertically oriented access point mounted onto a
pole
2
Horizontally oriented access point mounted onto a
pole
3
Access point mounted onto a horizontal pole (indoor
warehouse installation)
As an added security measure, you can thread a safety strap through one of
the cable clamp slots in addition to the cable clamps. Connect the other end
of the strap to a secure object.
Important
The access
point LAN glands must face down to eliminate water from entering the
chassis.