Cisco Aironet Series 2800/3800 Access Point Deployment Guide - Cisco aironet 2800 series Deployment Manual

Physical Hardware and Mounting Options
For completeness, here is an overview of the existing AIR-BRACKET-3 so you may understand it better
should you encounter it within your deployments. Many hospitals and other carpeted Enterprise environments
prefer a more streamlined look and wish to install the AP directly into the tile. This can be done on prior Cisco
AP products using the optional Cisco AIR-AP-BRACKET-3.
When using this bracket, the "beauty ring" is used as the template to cut the tile which can be cut using a
carpet knife or electric tool such as a rotary cutting tool, e.g., Dremel or Rotozip. Cisco does not offer custom
cut tiles as there are simply too many different styles and the tiles are easy to cut.
The AP is fully supported above the tile with a metal rail that extends the length of the tile. This supports the
AP should the tile become wet or otherwise fail. A mechanical set screw pulls the AP tight to the ceiling and
locks it into the bracket. Additionally, physical security of the AP can be maintained by the use of a Kensington
style lock, but once installed it is difficult to remove the AP without removing the tile as the AP will not slide
out from the front side of the tile.
Figure 17: Optional AIR-AP-BRACKET-3 to install the AP directly into the tile
Note This bracket fits the AP-1040, 1140, 1260, 1600, 2600, 3500, 3600 and 3700 Series Access Points; however,
it is not compatible with the 2800 and 3800 series.
Mounting an AP Directly into the Tile Using Optional AIR-AP-BRACKET-3

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