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Installing the Access Point
Installation Type
Horizontal mounting below a hanging
ceiling
Mounting above a hanging ceiling
(AP200 metal enclosure only)
Installing the Access Point
Selecting a Location
The AP200 requires a location that meets the following:
Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves
Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing the controller or optional
nearby power supply for external power supply connector
APs can obtain their power from 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet (PoE) or external power
supply. For PoE, the power can be supplied by a PoE-compatible network switch or PoE power
injector installed between the switch and the AP200. For an external power supply connection, ensure
the power source is near to where the AP200 will be mounted.
Select a location with minimal physical obstructions between the AP and the wireless stations. In an
office with cubicles, mounting the APs below a hanging ceiling or the wall near the ceiling provides
the least obstructed communications path.
Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:
Install APs toward the center of the building.
Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service
panels.
Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways.
Note:
Place access points accordingly.
Attaching the AP200 Antennas
If the AP200 does not have external antennas, attach the antennas to the connectors on the AP200 (see
Figure
ring should be finger-tight.
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The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment.
13). Rotate the knurled ring at the base of the antenna clockwise to attach the antenna. The
Tools Required
Screwdriver
Wrench or pliers
Wrench or pliers
Screwdriver
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