Cisco Systems WAP561AK9 Connecting the Cisco WAP551 and, WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points

To mount the WAP device to a wall or ceiling:

STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the device. Verify that the surface is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.

STEP 2 Drill two pilot holes into the surface 2.75 inches (70 mm) apart for your Cisco WAP device.

STEP 3 Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface and the base of the screw head.

STEP 4 Place the upper slots of the bracket over the screws, adjust the screws accordingly, and slide the bracket down until the screws fit snugly into the slots.

STEP 5 Using the bracket as a template, drill two more holes for the lower screws.

STEP 6 Insert a screw into each lower hole.

STEP 7 Slide the WAP device into the bracket, placing the cable through the break-out tab found in the back of the bracket.

	Connecting the Cisco WAP551 and
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	WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points

The default configuration of the device has the Wi-Fi radio turned off. You must perform the initial configuration using a wired Ethernet connection. To connect the device to the wired network:

STEP 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router, or a PC.

STEP 2 Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the wireless access point.

After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to Verifying the Hardware Installation, page 6 for details about the different lights on each switch.

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