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Cisco Aironet 2 dBi Diversity Omnidirectional Ceiling Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT5959)
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Installation Instructions
Step 1
Remove the two ceiling tiles on either side of the ceiling track.
Step 2
Line up the antenna’s mounting clips with the track.
Step 3
Grasp the antenna with one hand and the track with the other while gently pushing the antenna until the
clips are securely attached to the track.
Step 4
Route the antenna cables into the space above the ceiling grid and connect them to the device or
extender cables.
Step 5
Replace the ceiling tiles.
Note
You may have to trim some material from one of the tiles to accommodate the antenna cables.
Suspended Ceilings With Recessed Tiles
The antenna can be mounted to a suspended ceiling with recessed tiles by using the provided plastic
recessed ceiling mounting clip adapter. After you have selected a suitable location, follow these steps to
mount your antenna.
Step 1
Remove two ceiling tiles on either side of the ceiling track.
Step 2
Mark a center point on the ceiling track at the location where you intend to mount the antenna.
Step 3
Mark a point 2 in. (6.3 cm) from either side of the center point. The distance between these two points
should be 5 in. (12.7 cm).
Step 4
Examine the adapter clips. One side has an elongated opening and a tab.
Step 5
Follow these steps to install a recessed ceiling mounting clip adapter at each point:
a.
Insert the side without the opening and tab onto the ceiling track.
b.
Push the tab to lock the other end onto the ceiling track.
Side view
Top view
Mounting
clips
Ceiling
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Mounting
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