Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide

CAUTION: When mounting the access point on a wall or suspended ceiling, use PoE power ONLY. Do not use the AC power adapter.

Note: For safety reasons, make sure ventilation holes on the access point are positioned horizontally, not vertically. Allow at least 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) clearance around the ventilation holes for proper ventilation.

Placing the Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf

Do the following if you want to mount the access point on a horizontal surface, such as a desktop or shelf:

1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom panel of the access point (Figure 4-1).

Figure 4-1. Attaching Feet to the Access Point

2.Set the access point on its four rubber feet on the desktop, shelf, or flat surface, making sure there is enough clearance around the ventilation holes for proper air flow. For safety reasons, make sure ventilation holes on the access point are positioned horizontally, not vertically.

3.Position the antennas along the same axes. Each antenna emits a radiation pattern that is toroidal (doughnut shaped), with the coverage extending most in the direction perpendicular to the antenna. Therefore, the antennas should be oriented so that the radio coverage pattern fills the intended service area. Also, the diversity antennas should both be positioned along the same axes, providing the same coverage. For example, if the access point is mounted on a horizontal surface, both antennas should be positioned pointing vertically up to provide optimum coverage.

Attaching the Access Point to a Wall Using the Mounting Bracket

The access point should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. To mount the access point on a wall, always use its wall-mounting bracket. The

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250 specifications

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