Pole Mounting the AP using the Meraki Kit
An audible click confirms that the AP is securely locked to the mounting bracket.
Note
Step 6
Tighten the mounting plate security screw.
Step 7
Proceed with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the AP, powering, and configuring
the AP.
Pole Mounting the AP using the Meraki Kit
The MA-MNT-MR-16 mounting kit contains a mounting bracket used for wall mounting and pole mounting.
This kit can be used to install the AP on a pole or mast. It supports metal, wood, or fiberglass poles of 2 to
3.9 inch (51 to 99.06 mm) in diameter.
Figure 8: AP Mounted on a Pole
Before you begin
Ensure that you have the following materials before beginning to mount the AP to a pole:
Table 6: Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Vertical Pole using MA-MNT-MR-16 Kit
Materials Required
One wall mount bracket
Two stainless steel band clamps (adjustable 2 to 5 inch (51 to 127 mm)
10–mm box-end wrench
A flathead screwdriver
Outdoor-rated shielded Ethernet cable
Ground lug (provided with the access point)
Ground block and rod
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The AP should be mounted with the status LED on the base facing downwards.
Installing the Access Point
Supplied in the
Kit?
Yes
Yes
No
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