Chapter 2
Installing the Access Point
Note
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Attach a ground wire.
Connect cables and power to the access point.
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The access point must be installed on a cable strand by a professional cable installer.
Note
The 1552C access point can be installed using the pole mount kit in special circumstances. Refer to
Note
"Mounting the 1552C Access Point on a Pole/Wall" section on page 2-30
Access Point Facing Up in a Vault Application" section on page 2-33
To mount the access point, follow these steps:
Assemble the cable clamps to the clamp bracket on both cable brackets
Step 1
hand-tighten the nuts sufficiently to prevent them from falling off.
Figure 2-15
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Secure each strap bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers) on each side of the access point
Step 2
with the antennas facing down.
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The Low Profile Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz Omni Antenna Array should already be attached to the
1552C or 1552E access points.
Assemble Cable Brackets
M8 flange nut and flat washer
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1
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Cable Clamps
2-16). Only hand-tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 ft lbs (17.6 to 20.3
Installing the Access Point
or
"Mounting the 1552C
for installation instructions.
(Figure
2-15). You should only
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