Access Point Mounting Orientation - Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Access Point
Refer to these sections for installation details:
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Access Point Mounting Orientation

When mounting an access point on a horizontal or vertical surface, you must ensure that the access point
is oriented with the LED indicators pointing down (see
positioning allows the LEDs to be visible to someone on the ground below the access point.
You must also ensure the access point is mounted with the hinged access cover facing out.
Omnidirectional antennas are vertically polarized and should be mounted vertically with the antennas
Note
facing down.
Mounting the Access Point on a Wall
The optional pole mount kit contains a mounting bracket for wall mounting. You can use the mounting
bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation. You then install
the mounting plate, and attach the access point when you are ready.
will need to provide in addition to the pole mount kit.
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Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Access Point Mounting Orientation, page 2-16
Mounting the Access Point on a Wall, page 2-16
Mounting the Access Point on a Pole, page 2-19
Cable Strand Mounting, page 2-26
Mounting the 1552C Access Point on a Pole/Wall, page 2-30
Mounting the 1552C Access Point Facing Up in a Vault Application, page 2-33
Material Needed to Mount Access Point to a Vertical Wall
Ground lug and screws (provided with access point)
Crimping tool for ground lug, Panduit CT-720 with
CD-720-1 die (http://onlinecatalog.panduit.com)
Four M8 or 5/16 in. (31 mm) screws
Four wall anchors (specified for wall material)
Drill bit for wall anchors
Electric drill and standard screwdriver
#6-AWG ground wire
Shielded outdoor-rated Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable
Grounding block
Grounding rod
13-mm box-end wrench or socket set
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
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