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Chapter 5 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade
Opening the Access Cover
Opening the Access Cover
To open the 2.4-GHz radio access cover, follow the steps below:
Step 1
Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
Step 2
Remove all static generating items from the work area, such as plastic material, styrofoam cups, and
other similar items.
Step 3
Place the access point and the new 2.4-GHz radio (in its antistatic bag) on an antistatic work surface.
Step 4
Discharge any static buildup on your body by touching a grounded surface (antistatic work surface)
before proceeding.
Step 5
Position the access point so that the bottom cover is facing up.
Caution
The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper
handling.
Step 6
Remove the bottom access cover (see
Figure 5-1
) using the T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench
provided with your Cisco radio card.
Figure 5-1
Location of 2.4-GHz Radio Access Cover Screw
If your access point was not configured with a 2.4-GHz radio, go to the
“Removing a Blank Spacer Card”
section. If you are replacing an existing 2.4-GHz radio, go to the
“Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio”
section.
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