Cisco Catalyst IW9165E User manual

Installation Overview
•Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines, on page 1
•Mounting the Access Point, on page 2
•Grounding the Access Point, on page 9
•Powering the Access Point, on page 11
•Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point, on page 13
Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines
Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the
Site Planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point.
You should have the following information about your wireless network available:
• Access point locations
• Access point mounting options: To a vertical or horizontal wall or a DIN rail
• Access point power options: Use either of the following options to power the AP:
• DC power input
• Cisco-approved power injector
• 802.3at (PoE+), 802.3bt, and Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE)
• Operating temperature: -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) with still air.
• Console access using the console port
We recommend that you use a console cable that is one meter or less in length.
The AP may face issues while booting if you use an unterminated console cable
(not plugged into any device or terminal) or a console cable that is more than one
meter in length.
Note
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We recommend that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device
MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless
network.
Mounting the Access Point
This section provides instructions to mount the AP.
Personnel mounting the AP must have knowledge of the wireless AP, bridging techniques, and grounding
methods.
Note
The IW9165E AP can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal orientation. It can be mounted to a wall or other
flat surface, and can also be mounted to a DIN rail.
You can attach the AP directly into your own mounting bracket by using the mounting holes on the bottom
of the AP.
The following figure provides the mounting hole layout and dimensions (inch).
Figure 1: Dimensions of Mounting Holes on the Bottom of AP
Mounting on a Wall
The wall mounting kit contains the following:
• Mounting brackets (x2)
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• Mounting screws (x4) M4 x 6mm
When choosing a location for wall-mounting an access point, consider cable limitations and wall structure,
and consider suitable antenna location ahead of time.
Tip
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware
or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
Statement 378
Warning
A minimum of 1 inch clearance is required on all sides of the device except for the side mounted against the
wall or DIN rail, to allow for proper air flow.
Warning
To mount the access point on a wall or other flat surface, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach the mounting brackets to the bottom of the access point.
Figure 2: IW9165E Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets1
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M4 screws from kit2
Mounting holes3
Step 2 Align the mounting brackets (1) over the mounting holes (3) so that the larger holes on the brackets extend out over the
access point.
Step 3 Attach the brackets to the access point with the four M4 screws (2) provided using a Phillips head driver. Torque to 12-15
in-lbs.
Figure 3: IW9165E With Mounting Brackets Attached
Step 4 Mount the access point with the attached brackets in a proper wall structure to carry the weight of the device. See the
following for the dimensions of the mounting holes with the brackets attached to the access point.
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Mounting on a Wall

Figure 4: Wall Mounting Hole Dimensions and Overall Dimensions With Mounting Brackets Attached
Step 5 Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.
Installing a DIN Rail
The DIN Rail kit is ordered separately.
The DIN Rail can be installed on the IW9165E in two different orientations, horizontally and vertically.
Note
A minimum of 1 inch clearance is required on all sides of the device except for the side mounted against the
wall or DIN rail, to allow for proper air flow.
Warning
To attach the DIN rail bracket to the IW9165E, follow these steps.
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Mounting the DIN Rail Bracket on the Access Point
Step 1 First, attach the DIN rail bracket to the back of the access point. The DIN rail bracket can be attached to the bottom or
the back of the access point. For back mounting, there are two ways to attach the bracket.
Step 2 Attach the DIN mounting bracket to the access point using the two screws provided in the kit. Position the bracket over
the two mounting holes that correspond to your orientation. Use 12-15 in-lbs. of torque to screw the bracket onto the
access point.
Figure 5: Attaching the DIN Rail Bracket
DIN mounting bracket1
M4 screws from kit2
Mounting holes3
Step 3 Once the bracket is attached to the access point, it can be mounted onto the DIN Rail.
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Mounting the DIN Rail Bracket on the Access Point

Figure 6: DIN Rail Bracket Mounted on the Bottom
Figure 7: DIN Rail Bracket Mounted on the Back
Attaching the Bracket onto the DIN Rail
To attach the IW9165E with the bracket to a DIN rail, follow these steps.
Step 1 Position the access point so that the lower edge and spring of the DIN clip, located within the bottom of the DIN rail
bracket, engages with the bottom section of the DIN rail.
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Step 2 Push up on the AP so that the spring of the DIN clip compresses against the lower section of DIN rail, and then rotate
the AP so that the top hook of the DIN clip clamps to the top section of DIN rail.
Figure 8: Bracket Attached to the DIN Rail
DIN rail2DIN rail bracket1
The procedure to attach the unit to the rail is the same with both orientations.
Note
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Attaching the Bracket onto the DIN Rail

To remove the router from the DIN Rail, simply reverse the procedure.
Note
Grounding the Access Point
In all installations, after mounting the access point, you must properly ground the unit before connecting
power cables.
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Warning
The access point is shipped with a grounding kit.
Figure 9: Access Point Grounding Kit Contents
6-32 screws x 22Grounding lug1
The grounding kit also includes the oxide inhibitor, which is contained in a tube.
Note
To ground the access point:
Step 1 Use a crimping tool to crimp a 6-AWG ground wire (not included in the grounding kit) to the ground lug.
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Step 2 Connect the supplied ground lug to the access point ground connection point using the supplied screws. Apply supplied
oxide inhibitor between the ground lug and the access point ground connection.
Grounding lug26-32 screws1
AP ground connection point3
Step 3 Tighten the screws to 12-15 inch-lbs of torque.
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