Mounting On A Horizontal Or Vertical Surface - Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
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Mounting Method
Horizontal or vertical surface
Suspended ceiling

Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface

Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface.
Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes.
Step 1
Drill one of the following sized holes at the locations you marked:
Step 2
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Step 3 Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them. Otherwise, go to Step 4.
Secure the mounting plate to the surface using the #8 fasteners.
Step 4
Note
Attach the access point to the mounting plate.
Step 5
Note
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Material Needed to Mount Access Point
3/16 in. (4.7 mm) if you are using wall anchors
1/8 in. (6.3 mm) if you are not using wall anchors
On a vertical surface, mount the plate with the security hasp slot facing down.
You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member
and using the appropriate fasteners.
Materials Required
Four #8 x 1 in. (25.4 mm) screws
Four wall anchors
3/16 in. (4.7 mm) or 3/32 in. (2.3 mm) drill bit
Drill
Standard screwdriver
Two T-rail clips with studs
Two plastic spacers
Two 1/4–20 Keps nuts with built-in washers
Standard screwdriver
Appropriate wrench or pliers
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
In Kit
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