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Chapter 2
Installing the Access Point
Installation Summary
While installing the access point, you must perform the following operations:
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Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas
The access point supports a single antenna or dual diversity antennas. Two R-TNC antenna connectors
are provided on the back of the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio.
If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, follow the steps below:
Attach an antenna to the Right/Primary 2.4-GHz (R-TNC) antenna connector on the back of the access
Step 1
point and tighten hand tight. If you are using two antennas for diversity coverage, attach the second
antenna to the Left 2.4-GHz (R-TNC) antenna connector.
Step 2
Orient the antenna depending on how you intend to mount the access point.
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If you are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the instructions that came with your antenna.
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If your access point has a 2.4-GHz radio, connect a single antenna or dual diversity antennas (refer
to the
"Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page
Connect Ethernet and power cables (refer to the
section on page
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Configure basic settings (refer to
Configure security and other access point options.
Use the mounting kit to install the access point on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface,
such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, or ceiling. For additional information on mounting,
refer
toChapter 6, "Mounting Instructions."
On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up.
On a vertical surface, such as a wall, orient the antenna straight up.
On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down.
"Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables"
Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Installation Summary
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