Grounding The Access Point - Allen-Bradley Stratix 5100 User Manual

Grounding the Access Point

Grounding is not always required for indoor installations because the access
point is classified as a low-voltage device and does not contain an internal power
supply. However, check your local and national electrical codes to see if
grounding is a requirement.
Make sure to ground the mounting plate before you attach the WAP to a flat
IMPORTANT
surface.
If grounding is required in your area or you decide to ground your access point,
follow these steps.
1. Find a suitable building grounding point as close to the access point as
possible.
2. Connect a user-supplied ground wire to the building grounding point.
The minimum length of the wire is 2.5mm
length of 25 ft (30.5 cm). Consult your local electrical codes for additional
information.
3. Route the ground wire to the access point.
4. Attach the wire to a suitable grounding O-ring lug.
5. Crimp or solder the wire to the lug.
6. Insert the grounding post screw into the O-ring lug and install it on the
mounting bracket.
Figure 10 - Installing the O-Ring Lug to the Grounding Post
7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the ground screw.
8. Insert the grounding post screw into the O-ring lug and install it on the
mounting bracket as shown this figure.
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