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Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Note
When mounting the access point in a building’s environmental air space, you must use cables suitable
for operation in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical
Code (NEC) and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canddian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
A mounting hardware kit is provided that contains the hardware and fasteners necessary to mount the
access point. Refer to the
to identify the materials you need to mount your access point, then
go to the section containing the specific mounting procedure.
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Caution
When mounting on a vertical surface, you must position the mounting bracket latch opening on the top
(see
). For a more secure installation, you should attach the mounting plate to a stud or major
structural member and use the appropriate fasteners.
Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface.
Step 1
Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the locations of four mounting holes.
Note
When mounting in a vertical location, ensure the mounting bracket latch opening is on top (see
).
Step 2
Drill one of the following sized holes at the locations you marked:
•
3/16 in. (4.7 mm) if you are using wall anchors.
•
1/8 in. (6.3 mm) if you are not using wall anchors, you must attach the mounting plate to a stud or
major structural member and use appropriate length fasteners.
Step 3
Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them. Otherwise, go to Step 4.
Step 4
Secure the mounting plate to the surface using #8 fasteners.
Step 5
Optionally, you can install a 10 AWG copper ground wire to the mounting plate ground stud (see
). The other end of the ground wire should be attached to a building ground connection point.
Step 6
Route your cables through the mounting plate openings or through the ends of the mounting plate.
Step 7
Optionally, you can secure your cables using the supplied tie-wraps and the mounting plate tie points.
Table 2-1
Material Needed to Mount Access Point
Mounting Method
Materials Required
In Kit
Horizontal or vertical surface
Four #8 x 1 in. (25.4 mm) screws
Four wall anchors
3/16 in. (4.7 mm) or 3/32 in. (2.3 mm) drill bit
Electric drill and standard screwdriver
Yes
Yes
No
No
Suspended ceiling
Two T-rail clips with studs
Two plastic spacers
Two 1/4–20 Keps nuts with built-in washers
Standard screwdriver, wrench, or pliers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
