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Before You Begin
Before installing and setting up the Access Point, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you
first complete the following pre-installation tasks:
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
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Get to Know the Access Point Features
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Perform a Site Survey
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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Positioning
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Become Familiar with the Installation Components
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Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point
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Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
You must supply the following tools and equipment:
A notebook computer running Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 with one wireless 802.11b/
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g/n network card (integrated or external) and one Ethernet card (or port) installed
A pair of long nose pliers
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6mm flathead screwdriver
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6mm Phillips screwdriver
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10mm ratchet wrench
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Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
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NOTE: At the beginning of each procedure, this guide lists the specific tools, accessories,
and equipment that you will need to complete the procedure.
Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
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