Mounting On A Wall - 3Com WL-455 User Manual

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OUNTING ON A
CAUTION: The mounting plate is designed for wall mount installation only. To avoid
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equipment damage and possible injury, do not use the mounting plate for a ceiling
installation.
The access point comes equipped with all the necessary hardware for mounting on a
wall, including a mounting plate. For a secure installation, the mounting plate should
be placed perpendicular to the floor, with the arrow pointed up, as indicated on the
mounting plate, with the smooth side against the wall.
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ALL
Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on either a stud
(or other hard wall surface), or onto drywall.
If installing into a stud or other
secure vertical surface, use 2 screws.
• Allow for a clearance of at least 25 cm (10 Inches) between the ceiling and the
top of the mounting plate.
• Orient the bracket with the letter "B" at the top of the bracket.
• For installation on a wall stud, install the top screw into the stud, as shown at
left in the illustration, and then vertically align the mounting plate before
installingthe bottom screw.
• For installation on to drywall, mark three screw holes using the mounting plate
as a template for vertical alignment, as shown at right in the illustration above.
• Use a 5-mm (3/16-in.) drill bit if using the plastic anchors provided.
For drywall mounts, you can route the cable through either a side or center
opening for a seamless appearance using one of the methods illustrated below.
If installing into drywall, use
3 plastic anchors and 3 screws.
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