Aerohive access point, Deployment Manual

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Chapter 2 The HiveAP 20 ag Platform
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Nudge the ceiling tiles slightly away from the track to clear some space. Then attach the track clip to the ceiling
track as shown in
Figure 7 . When done, adjust the ceiling tiles back into their former position.
Figure 7 Attaching the HiveAP to a dropped ceiling track
Surface Mount
You can use the mounting plate to attach the HiveAP 20 to any surface that supports its weight, and to which you
can screw or nail the plate. First, mount the plate to the surface, and then attach the device to the plate, as shown
in
Figure 8 .
Figure 8 Mounting the HiveAP on a wall
Press the track clip against the ceiling track so
that the the track contacts the two pressure tabs
and pushes them flush with the track clip. Rotate the HiveAP and the mounting
accessories attached to it until the two
clipping tabs grip the ceiling track.
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(bird’s eye view
with ceiling tiles
removed for clarity)
Use the mounting screw
to secure the HiveAP 20
to the plate.
Insert the pins on the underside of
the HiveAP 20 into the two slots.
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, ceiling, post, or beam.
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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.