Rockwell Automation 1783-WAPxxx Stratix 5100 Wireless Access Point User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1783-UM006A-EN-P - May 2014

Chapter 2

Install the Stratix 5100 Wireless Access Point/Workgroup Bridge

4. Pull approximately 9 in. of cable through the hole. Route the Ethernet and

power cables through the bracket before you attach the bracket to the
ceiling or wall. Route the cables through the main cable access hole and
then through the smaller access hole as shown in this figure.

Figure 16 - Routing the Ethernet and Power Cables

5. (Optional) Use the ground screw to attach the building ground wire to the

mounting bracket.

See

Grounding the Access Point on page 39

for general grounding

instructions.

6. Position the mounting bracket mounting holes (with indents down) over

the pilot holes.

7. Insert a fastener into each mounting hole and tighten.
8. Connect the Ethernet and power cables to the access point.
9. Align the access point feet with the large part of the keyhole mounting

slots on the mounting plate.

When positioned correctly, the cable access cover fits inside the access
point connector bay.

10. Gently slide the access point onto the mounting bracket keyhole slots until

it clicks into place.

Mounting the Access Point to a Network or Electrical Box

Follow these steps to mount an access point to a network box or an electrical box.

1. Position the universal mounting bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-2) over the

existing network or electrical box and align the bracket mounting holes
with the box holes.

2. Hold the mounting bracket in place and insert a 6 x 32 x 1/4-in pan head

screw into each of the mounting holes and tighten.

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