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Installing the AP
Installation flowchart
Figure 3 Installation flowchart
Pre-installation tasks
Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks:
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Connect the AP to a power source and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP
operates correctly. For information about AP LEDs, see "
."
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Record the MAC address and serial number at the rear of the AP for future use.
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Make sure you have completed cabling at the installation site.
Determining the installation position
Determine the installation position by observing the following principles:
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Few obstacles such as wall exist between the AP and clients.
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The AP is far away from electronic devices (such as microwave oven) that might generate
radio frequency (RF) noise.
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The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life.
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The place is not water seeping, water soaking, and condensing.
Determine the
installation method
Mount the wall/ceiling
bracket to a wall
Mount the wall/ceiling
bracket to a ceiling tile
Install the AP
Connect the power cord
Start
Connect the AP to the
network
Pre-installation tasks
Ceil-mount
Wall-mount
End
