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11. The access point is ready to configure. For information on basic access point
device configuration, see
“Configuring basic device settings”
on page 29.
NOTE
If the access point is utilizing remote management antennas, a wire cover can
be used to provide a clean finished look to the installation. Contact Brocade for
more information.
Above the ceiling (plenum) installations
An above the ceiling installation requires placing the access point above a
suspended ceiling and installing the provided light pipe under the ceiling tile for
viewing the rear panel status LEDs of the unit. An above the ceiling installation
enables installations compliant with drop ceilings, suspended ceilings and industry
standard tiles from .625 to .75 inches thick.
NOTE
Both the Brocade Mobility 7131 Access Point and Brocade Mobility 7131N Access
Point are Plenum rated to UL2043 and NEC1999 to support above the ceiling
installations. To ensure UL compliance and proper access point operation within the
Air Handling Plenum, the access point must be installed with the bottom surface of
the unit in contact with the un-finished surface of the ceiling tile. This will facilitate
the positioning of the light pipe (described in the following pages) through the ceiling
tile.
CAUTION
Brocade does not recommend mounting the access point directly to
any suspended ceiling tile with a thickness less than 12.7mm (0.5in.)
or a suspended ceiling tile with an unsupported span greater than
660mm (26in.). Brocade strongly recommends fitting the access point
with a safety wire suitable for supporting the weight of the device. The
safety wire should be a standard ceiling suspension cable or equivalent
steel wire between 1.59mm (.062in.) and 2.5mm (.10in.) in diameter.
The mounting hardware required to install the access point above a ceiling consists
of:
•
Light pipe
