Mounting The Access Point; Tabletop Mounting - 3Com 7608 Quick Start Manual

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)
•
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.
To wall-mount the Access Point:
1
Route Ethernet cable through the opening in the cradle.
2
Screw the mounting bracket to a wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure):
•
If mounting to a solid surface wall or ceiling, use the two sheet metal screws.
•
If mounting to drywall, use the two sheet metal screws and two wall anchors.
•
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.
3
Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the rear of
the Access Point.
4
Twist the Access Point onto the mounting bracket.

Tabletop Mounting

To install the Access Point on a flat surface such as a table or desktop:
1
Remove the backing from the four rubber feet and attach them on the bottom of the
Access Point.
2
Place the Access Point on the table.
3
Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the rear of
the Access Point.
Routing a cable Wall-mounting the cradle
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