Cisco Aironet Series 1700/2700/3700 Access Point Deployment Guide
Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point
Figure 14
AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER (left) Slides Onto the Rails
Figure 15
AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER Mounted to Rail Clip (left) and Finished Installation (right)
Mounting an AP Directly Into the Tile Using Optional AIR-AP-BRACKET-3
Many hospitals and other carpeted enterprise environments prefer a more streamlined look and wish to install the AP directly
into the tile. This can be done using the optional Cisco AIR-AP-BRACKET-3 (
Figure 16
).
When using this bracket, the “beauty ring” is used as the template to cut the tile, which can be cut using a carpet knife or an
electric tool such as a rotary cutting tool, e.g., Dremel™ or Rotozip™. Cisco does not offer custom cut tiles because there are
simply too many different styles and the tiles are easy to cut.
The AP is fully supported above the tile with a metal rail that extends the length of the tile. This supports the AP should the
tile become wet or otherwise fail. A mechanical set screw pulls the AP tight to the ceiling and locks it into the bracket.
Additionally, physical security of the AP can be maintained by the use of a Kensington style lock, but once installed it is
difficult to remove the AP without removing the tile because the AP will not slide out from the front side of the tile.
