Cisco Systems Official Guide for Cisco Wireless-N Access Points: WAP551 and WAP561 Setup

	Mounting the Cisco WAP551 and WAP561
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	Wireless-N Access Points

You can place your access point on a desktop, or mount it on a wall or ceiling.

Placement Tips

•Ambient Temperature—To prevent the access point from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).

•Air Flow—Both side panels have vents which must be unobstructed to prevent overheating.

•Mechanical Loading—The device should be level, stable, and secure to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position.

Wall and Ceiling Mounting

The Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 can be wall or ceiling-mounted. There is a mounting kit packed with your device. The kit is designed to install your device to the wall or the ceiling.

The mounting bracket has some flexibility so that you can reuse existing holes drilled for a Cisco WAP121 or WAP321 device. The installer can remove the Cisco WAP121 or WAP321 and mount the Cisco WAP5xx.

The dimensions for the mount kit screws are as follows:

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1 7.8 to 8.3 mm/	2 21.8 to 22.3 mm/	3 5.5 to 6.0 mm/	4 17.5 to 18.2mm/
.31 to .33 in	.86 to .88 in	.22 to .24 in	.69 to .72 in

WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury. Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall or ceiling mounting.

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