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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Note
When mounting the access point in a building’s environmental air space, you must use Ethernet cable
suitable for operation in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National
Electrical Code (NEC).
A mounting hardware kit is provided that contains the hardware and fasteners necessary to mount the
access point. Refer to the
Table 3-1
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
Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface.
Step 1
Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes.
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
Step 3
Install the anchors into the wall if you are using them. Otherwise, go to Step 4.
Step 4
Secure the mounting bracket to the surface using the #8 fasteners.
Note
On a vertical surface, mount the bracket with its security hasp facing down.
Step 5
Attach the access point to the mounting bracket.
Note
You can make your installation more secure by mounting it to a stud or major structural member
and using the appropriate fasteners.
Table 3-1
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
Drill
Standard screwdriver
Yes
Yes
No
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
Appropriate wrench or pliers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
