Aruba Networks AP-93 User manual

AP-90 Series Mounting Kit
Installation Guide
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The AP-90 Series mounting kit provides a wall mounting option and additional ceiling mounting options
for the AP-90 Series wireless access points (AP). The mounting kit includes the following items:
zWall mounting adapter
zAdapter for 15/16-inch (2.4-cm) ceiling tile rails. Use this adapter to mount the AP on rails that are
recessed above the surface of the ceiling tile
zAdapter for 9/16-inch (1.4 cm) ceiling tile rails. Use this adapter to adapt the integrated mounting
tabs to narrower rails (recessed or flush)
For complete information about selecting the location and setting up the AP, see the AP-92 and AP-93
Wireless Access Point Installation Guide.
Using the Wall Mount Adapter
The AP-90 Series wall mount adapter allows you to securely attach your AP-90 Series access point to a
wall.
1. Begin by attaching the wall mount adapter to the wall as shown in Figure 1.
a. Install any necessary wall anchors. Wall anchors are not included in this kit.
b. Align the screw holes in the mounting bracket with the previously installed anchors or
demarcated screw points.
c. Insert the screws to secure the mounting bracket. Screws are not included in this kit.
Figure 1 Attaching the Adapter to a Wall
2. Insert the necessary cables into the ports on the AP. Optionally, you can route the cables through
the cut-out in the adapter if they are coming from below the AP.
3. Attach the AP to the secured mounting adapter as shown in Figure 2.
a. Align the AP with a mounting adapter, placing the AP so that it’s mounting tabs are at an angle of
approximately 30 degrees to the adapter.
b. Pushing toward the wall, rotate the AP counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (see Figure 2)
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Figure 2 Attaching the AP to the Mounting Bracket
Figure 3 Completed Installation
Using the Ceiling Rail Adapter
The AP-90 Series’ enclosure provides integrated mounting tabs that are designed to snap onto a
standard, non-recessed 15/16-inch (1.4 cm) ceiling tile rail; the optional mounting kit is not required for
this installation. The mounting kit includes adapters that allow you to mount the AP-90 Series unit on a
recessed or non-recessed standard 9/16-inch (1.4 cm) rail or on a recessed standard 15/16-inch (1.4 cm)
rail
To attach either ceiling rail adapter to the AP-90 Series AP:
1. Place the adapter against the back of the AP with the adapter at an angle of approximately 30
degrees to the tabs (see Figure 4).
2. Twist the adapter clockwise until it snaps into place in the tabs (see Figure 4).
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Figure 4 Attaching the Ceiling Mount Adapter
After the adapter is attached to the AP, mount the AP on a ceiling tile rail as follows:
1. Align the AP with a ceiling tile rail, placing the AP so that the mounting tabs on the adapter are at an
angle of approximately 30 degrees to the ceiling tile rail (see Figure 5).
Make sure that slack in connected cables is above the ceiling tiles.
2. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the AP clockwise until it clicks into place on the ceiling tile rail
(see Figure 5).
Figure 5 Mounting the AP
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