Chapter 1 Overview
Hardware Features
UL 2043 Certification
The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building’s environmental air space; the AIR-PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.
Anti-Theft Features
There are three methods of securing the access point:
•Security cable keyhole—You can use the security cable slot (see Figure 1-3) to secure the access point using a standard security cable, like those used on laptop computers (refer to the “Using a Security Cable” section on page 2-17).
•Security hasp—When you mount the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the plate with a padlock (see Figure 1-4). Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent.
Figure 1-4 Access Point with Security Hasp and Padlock
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Security hasp
Security padlock
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide