Cisco 500 Series Quick Start Quide page 5

To mount the WAP device to a wall or ceiling:
Determine where you want to mount the device. Verify that the
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TEP
surface is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
Drill two pilot holes into the surface 2.75 inches (70 mm) apart for
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TEP
your Cisco WAP device.
Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface
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TEP
and the base of the screw head.
Place the upper slots of the bracket over the screws, adjust the
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TEP
screws accordingly, and slide the bracket down until the screws fit
snugly into the slots.
Using the bracket as a template, drill two more holes for the lower
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TEP
screws.
Insert a screw into each lower hole.
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TEP
Slide the WAP device into the bracket, placing the cable through
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TEP
the break-out tab found in the back of the bracket.
Connecting the Cisco WAP551 and
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WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points
The default configuration of the device has the Wi-Fi radio turned off. You
must perform the initial configuration using a wired Ethernet connection. To
connect the device to the wired network:
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router,
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TEP
or a PC.
Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the
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TEP
Ethernet port of the wireless access point.
After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to
Hardware Installation, page 6
switch.
Cisco Small Business WAP500 Series Wireless Access Point
for details about the different lights on each
Verifying the
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