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Mounting the SmartPath AP (LWN602HA)
Using the mounting plate and track clips, you can mount the SmartPath AP to the tracks of a
dropped ceiling grid. Using just the mounting plate, you can mount the SmartPath to any flat
surface that can support its weight (3.3 lb., 1.5 kg). Both mounting options are explained below.
Note: In addition to these methods, you can also mount the SmartPath AP on a table using the
set of four rubber feet that ship with the product. Simply peel the rubber feet off the
adhesive sheet and press them against the underside of the SmartPath AP in its four
corners.
Ceiling Mount
To mount the SmartPath AP LWN602HA to a standard 1" (2.54 cm) wide track in a dropped ceiling,
you need the mounting plate, two track clips, and two Keps
®
nuts that ship with the SmartPath
(LWN602HA). You also need a drill, a wrench, and—most likely—a ladder. For narrower tracks
1/2" to 9/16" (1.27 - 1.43 cm) wide, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
or info@blackbox.com.
Nudge the ceiling tiles slightly away from the track to clear some space. Attach the track clips to
the ceiling track, and then fasten the mounting plate to the clips. When you have the mounting
plate in the correct location, cut or drill a hole in the ceiling through which you can then pass the
Ethernet and power cables.
Worm's eye view with ceiling tiles removed for clarity
1
Press the track clips against the
ceiling track and swivel them until
they snap into place, gripping the
Ceiling Track
edges of the track. If necessary,
slide one or both of the clips
along the track to position them
at the proper distance (2 1/4" or 7
cm) to fit through the holes in the
mounting plate.
2
Insert the mounting plate over the
Drill a hole in the ceiling tile
screws attached to the track clips,
and feed cables through here.
and use the Keps nuts to fasten
the plate firmly to the threaded
studs on the clips. Use a wrench to
tighten the nuts firmly to the bolts
and secure the plate to the track.
3
Through the oblong opening in the
plate, drill a hole in the ceiling tile
(not shown). Then pass one or both
Ethernet cables through the hole,
and if you plan to supply power
from an AC power source rather
than through PoE, pass the power
cable through as well.
Attach the SmartPath AP (LWN602HA) to the mounting plate and connect the cables. (Note: You
can tie the cables to the tie points [small arched strips] on the mounting plate to prevent them
from being pulled out of their connections accidentally.)
Mounting Plate
SmartPath AP (shown transparent for clarity)
Side view
Tab
Slot
4
With the SmartPath AP (LWN602HA) upside down, align its port side with the
bottom end of the plate. Push the SmartPath upward, inserting the four tabs
on the plate into the four slots on the SmartPath. Slide the SmartPath toward
the bottom end of the plate, locking the tabs in the slots.
5
Attach the antennas and connect the cables to complete the installation.
When done, adjust the ceiling tiles back into their former position.
Surface Mount
You can use the mounting plate to attach the SmartPath AP (LWN602HA) to any surface that
supports its weight, and to which you can screw or nail the plate. First, mount the plate to the
surface. Then, through the large opening in the lower part of the plate, make a hole in the wall
so that you can pass the cables through to the SmartPath AP.
Finally, attach the device to the plate, and connect the cables.
Mount the SmartPath (LWN602HA) on a wall as explained below.
Side view
Track Clips
2 1/4" (7 cm)
SmartPath
(LWN602HA)
Locking the SmartPath AP LWN602HA
Tab
Tab
inside
locked in
slot
place
To lock the SmartPath AP (LWN602HA) to the mounting plate, use either a Kensington lock or the
lock adapter that is included with the mounting kit and a small padlock (not included). To use
a Kensington lock, loop the cable attached to the lock around a secure object, insert the T-bar
component of the lock into the device lock slot on the SmartPath AP, and then turn the key to
engage the lock mechanism. To use the lock adapter, follow the steps below:
1
Insert the security screw through
the hole in the SmartPath AP and
Ceiling
begin to thread it into the hole
Mounting Plate
in the mounting plate.
SmartPath
Cables pass through holes in
mounting plate and ceiling
Insert a lock
through the opening.
1
With the two wings at the sides of the
plate extending away from the surface,
attach the mounting plate to a secure
object such as a wall or beam. Use #8
screws for the oblong holes, and #10
for the larger round ones.
2
Cut or drill a hole through one of the
openings in the mounting plate to pass
the cables through to the SmartPath
(LWN602HA).
Mounting
3
Insert the tabs on the mounting plate
Plate
into the slots on the underside of the
SmartPath (LWN602HA). Then push the
SmartPath (LWN602HA) downward to
lock it in place.
Mounting Plate
SmartPath AP
(LWN602HA)
4
Attach the antennas and connect the
cables to the SmartPath (LWN602HA).
Depending on the deployment, you might
connect one or two Ethernet cables and
a power cable.
Note:
There are a variety of holes through which you
can screw or nail the plate in place. Choose
the two or three that best suit the object to
which you are attaching it.
2
With the insert bit in a screwdriver,
tighten the screw into place, securing
the SmartPath AP to the mounting plate.
Rotate the lock
adapter clockwise.
(LWN602HA)
5 GHz (C )
5 GHz (B )
5 GHz (A )
Mounting Plate
Deployment and Configuration Tips
The following are some tips and suggestions to help you troubleshoot a few common problems
that might arise when setting up the SmartPath (LWN602HA):
•
Make sure that you connect the larger antennas to the 2.4-GHz connectors and the
smaller ones to the 5-GHz connectors.
•
If you manage the SmartPath AP through SmartPath EMS Online and it does not show up
on the Monitor > Access Points > SmartPath APs page, do the following:
- Check connectivity to SmartPath EMS Online: ping smartpath.blackbox.com
- Make sure that any intervening firewalls allow one of the following sets of services from
the SmartPath AP to SmartPath EMS Online:
CAPWAP (UDP 12222), SSH (TCP 22), and HTTPS (TCP 443)
or
HTTP (TCP 80) and HTTPS (TCP 443)
•
If a client cannot form an association, check that the client is within range and that it is
configured to use the same authentication method as the SSID. For example, if the client
is configured to use Open or WEP authentication but the SSID is set for WPA or WPA2, the
client will not be able to associate with the SmartPath AP. To see the security settings an
SSID, click WLAN > Configure WLAN/SSID, and look at the key management, encryption
and authentication methods, and SSID type listed at the bottom of the page.
•
If a client associates and authenticates itself, but the SmartPath AP cannot forward
traffic, check that the SmartPath AP is assigning the correct user profile and, if so, that it
is also assigning the correct VLAN. To see the user profile and VLAN that a SmartPath AP
assigns a client, enter show ssid <string> station, and check the UPID (user profile
ID) and VLAN columns. If those are correct, then check that the client has received its
network settings through DHCP. To check connectivity to the DHCP server, make a console
or an SSH connection to the SmartPath AP, send a probe, and see if it elicits a response:
interface mgt0 dhcp-probe-vlan-range <vlan1> <vlan2>. Also check that the
VLAN configuration for the port on the connecting switch is correct.
To remove all settings and return to factory default settings, enter the reset config
command or use a pin to press the Reset button on the chassis and hold it down for five
seconds.
Wall
Where to Go for More Information
Technical Documentation
Black Box provides various technical documents for its products. For information about CLI
commands, see the CLI reference guides available in HTML format. For information about
SmartPath EMS Appliance and SmartPath AP hardware and software topics, see the SmartPath
Deployment Guide (PDF). The deployment guide contains information about SmartPath APs
and SmartPath EMS appliances, WLAN deployment considerations, and detailed configuration
instructions for commonly used features.
SmartPath EMS Appliance Help System
The SmartPath EMS Appliance Help System contains a wealth of information about all the
features you can configure through SmartPath EMS Appliance. To access it, click the Help icon
in the upper right corner of the GUI. A Help topic that pertains to the currently active GUI
page appears. To see other Help topics, use the table of contents to browse the system or the
search tool to find information about a specific subject.
Support Site
Access technical support services, documentation, and software at ftp://ftp.blackbox.com.
You can contact Black Box Tech Support for assistance through the Web site at
www.blackbox.com, by e-mail at info@blackbox.com, or by phone at 724-746-5500.
© Copyright 2010. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks
SmartPath
of BB Technologies, Inc. Keps is a registered trademark of ITW Shakeproof.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.
LWN602HA QSG, rev. 1
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