Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling
Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling
Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling. It may be helpful to refer to
Figure D-2
Figure D-2
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Determine the location at which to mount the access point.
Step 1
Attach two caddy fasteners to the ceiling's T-rail.
Step 2
Use the wall or ceiling mounting bracket to adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners so that they
Step 3
align with the holes in the bracket.
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Step 4
Use a standard screwdriver to tighten the caddy fastener studs in place on the T-rail. Do not overtighten.
Step 5
Install a plastic spacer on each caddy fastener stud. The spacer's legs should contact the ceiling grid
T-rail.
Step 6
Attach the wall or ceiling mounting bracket to the caddy fastener studs and start a Keps nut on each stud.
Use a wrench or pliers to tighten the Keps nuts. Do not overtighten.
Step 7
Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Installation and Configuration Guide
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before beginning the process.
Suspended Ceiling Mounting Bracket Parts
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Suspended ceiling T-rail
Caddy fastener
Plastic spacer
The distance between the caddy fastener studs is 2.5 in (6.35 cm).
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Wall or ceiling mounting bracket
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Keps nut
Appendix D
Mounting Instructions
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