Before You Begin Create your free Alta account to manage your Alta devices. Visit manage.alta.inc or download the Alta Networks app from the Apple App store. (Note: Android app will be available soon) Corp Office Columns AP6-main Devices 38.1 Mb/s 50.5 kb/s AP6-main 192.168.1.17...
Hardware Overview Front Logo Indicator Logo Indicator If you need to remove the AP from the mount, use a flat blade screwdriver to disengage the Mounting Plate here. LED Illuminates white by default when AP is online and functional. Can be changed to blue, white, or off in the Alta app or management interface.
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Back Reset Button Ethernet Port Reset Button Press down for 10 seconds until the LED begins flashing to reset the AP to factory defaults. Ethernet Port Connects to an Ethernet cable from your PoE+ Switch. An optional 48V, 0.5A adapter can be purchased and used to power the AP.
Hardware Installation Ceiling Tile Mount 1. Remove the appropriate ceiling tile. 2. Align the Mounting Plate in the desired location flat on the tile (typically centered). Mark the areas indicated below for the screws and the Ethernet cable.
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3. Secure the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the ceiling tile between using the two Ceiling Tile Screws and the two Nuts. Assembled Top View Assembled Bottom View Proceed to “Connecting The AP” on page 13...
Wall Mount 1. Position the Mounting Plate in the desired location and use a pencil to mark the holes. 2. If running cabling along the wall, remove the notch on the AP.
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3. Secure the Mounting Plate to the wall using the Wall-Mount Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to use the screws included with the product. If mounting on drywall, use the anchors to ensure secure mounting. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes for the anchors and insert them in the wall.
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T-Bar Ceiling TIle Mount 1. Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the two pre-installed screws on the Ceiling Mount to allow enough clearance for the T-Bar.
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2. Rotate the Ceiling Mount around the T-Bar.
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3. Tighten both screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
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4. Connect the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the T-Bar Screws. Proceed to “Connecting The AP” on page 13...
Connecting The AP The AP is powered over Ethernet, it can be powered by a PoE+ Switch or using an optional 48V, 0.5A PoE Injector. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your PoE+ Switch (or optional PoE Injector). 2. Connect the other end to the Ethernet Port on the AP.
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3. Align the AP with the Mounting Plate. 4. Slightly tilt the AP right and then left as you slide the AP down the Mounting Plate to lock it into place.
Set Up Your Device 1. Follow the instructions in the Alta app or management interface to set up your AP. Home Base New AP bcb923123426 Set Up Disconnecting the AP If you need to remove the AP from the mount, use a flat blade screwdriver to disengage the Mounting Plate at the logo indicator.
Compliance Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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FCC Radiation Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
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The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à...
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