Cisco 1242AG - Aironet - Wireless Access Point - Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Access Point
This chapter describes the installation of the access point and includes these sections:
• Safety Information, page 2-2
• Warnings, page 2-2
• Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3
• Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4
• Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-4
• Mounting Overview, page 2-7
• Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 2-9
• Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling, page 2-10
• Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling, page 2-11
• Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14
• Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14
• Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16
• Securing the Access Point, page 2-17
• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20
• Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22