Aerohive Networks Aerohive APs, Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Reference Guide 43
M
OUNTING THE
AP320
Locking the AP320
To lock the AP320 to the mounting plate, use the security screw, which is included in the mounting kit. You also
need a Torx tri-wing torsion insert bit for size #1 tri-wing security screws and a screw driver that will accept
the bit. The correct bits are available from Aerohive in sets of three (AH-ACC-SEC-BIT-3PK).
1. Insert the security screw through the hole in the AP320 and begin to thread it into the hole in the mounting
plate (see Figure 5 ).
Figure 5 Locking the AP 320 to the mounting plate
2. With the insert bit in a screw driver, tighten the screw into place, securing the device to the mounting plate.
Surface Mount
You can use the mounting plate to attach the AP320 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 HiveAP.
Finally, attach the device to the plate, and connect the cables, as shown in
Figure 6 .
Figure 6 Mounting the AP320 on a wall
Security screw
Ceiling track
Mounting plate
AP320
Note: The ceiling tiles are removed for clarity.
Orient the mounting plate as shown and
attach it to a secure object such as a wall post
or beam. Use #6 screws.
Cut or drill a hole through the large space
near the bottom of the mounting plate to pass
the cables through to the AP320.
Insert the tabs on the mounting plate into the
slots on the underside of the AP320. Then
push the AP320 downward to lock it in place.
Connect the cables to the AP320.
Depending on the deployment, you might
connect one or two Ethernet cables and a
power cable.
Wall (side view)
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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.