Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for use with the lightning arrestor.
Grounding the Access Point
In all installations, after mounting the access point, you must properly ground the unit before connecting
power cables.
Statement 1024—Ground Conductor
This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never defeat the ground conductor or
operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
Statement 1074—Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes
To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, installation of the equipment must comply with local and national
electrical codes.
Warning
The access point is shipped with a grounding kit.
Figure 7: Access Point Grounding Kit Contents
Screws x 2, M4 x 6mm2Grounding lug1
The grounding kit also includes the oxide inhibitor, which is contained in a tube.
Note
To ground the access point:
Procedure
Step 1 Use a crimping tool to crimp a 6-AWG (13.3 mm
2
) ground wire (not included in the grounding kit) to the ground lug.
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