Attaching The Antennas; Mounting The Access Point - 3Com AP7760 Quick Start Manual

3. Attaching the Antennas

Carefully unpack the standard detachable antennas that came with your Access Point. Thread
each antenna on to an antenna connector on the Access Point and hand-tighten them. After
network startup, you may need to adjust the antennas to fine-tune coverage in your area.
For best results, adjust the antennas so they are perpendicular to the floor and ceiling.
CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the
Access Point. This could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could damage the
equipment.

4. Mounting the Access Point

The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces:
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Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure)
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Tabletop
Wall, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting
Use the mounting bracket that comes with your Access Point to install it on a wall, ceiling, or
electrical box. For additional security, use the included locking bar and a lock (not provided) to
lock the Access Point to the cradle after it is mounted to a wall.
To wall-mount the Access Point:
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Route Ethernet cable through the large opening in the cradle.
2
Screw the mounting bracket to a wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure):
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If mounting to a solid surface wall or ceiling, use the two sheet metal screws.
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If mounting to drywall, use the two sheet metal screws and two wall anchors.
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If mounting to an electrical box (NEMA enclosure), use the two threaded screws.
The figures below show a cable being routed through the large opening in the cradle and
then the cradle being mounted to a wall.
Routing a cable Wall-mounting the cradle
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