Cisco Systems AIRRM3000ACAK9 manual AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER left Slides onto the Rails

Access Point Physical Hardware and Mounting Options

Figure 17 AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER (left) Slides onto the Rails

Figure 18 AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER Mounted to Rail Clip (left) and Finished Installation (right)

Mounting an AP Directly into the Tile Using Optional AIR-AP-BRACKET-3

Many hospitals and other carpeted Enterprise environments prefer a more streamlined look and wish to install the AP directly into the tile. This can be done using the optional Cisco AIR-AP-BRACKET-3 (Figure 19).

When using this bracket, the “beauty ring” is used as the template to cut the tile which can be cut using a carpet knife or electric tool such as a rotary cutting tool, e.g., Dremel™ or Rotozip™. Cisco does not offer custom cut tiles as there are simply too many different styles and the tiles are easy to cut.

The AP is fully supported above the tile with a metal rail that extends the length of the tile. This supports the AP should the tile become wet or otherwise fail. A mechanical set screw pulls the AP tight to the ceiling and locks it into the bracket. Additionally, physical security of the AP can be maintained by the use of a Kensington style lock, but once installed it is difficult to remove the AP without removing the tile as the AP will not slide out from the front side of the tile.

Cisco Aironet Series 1600/2600/3600 Access Point Deployment Guide, Release 7.5

15