To mount the Cisco WAP 371 device to a wall or ceiling:
Determine where you want to mount the device. Verify that the surface is
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smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
Drill two pilot holes into the surface 2.75 inches (70 mm) apart for your
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Cisco WAP device.
Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface and the base
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of the screw head.
Place the upper slots of the bracket over the screws, adjust the screws
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accordingly, and slide the bracket down until the screws fit snugly into the
slots.
Using the bracket as a template, drill two more holes for the lower screws.
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Insert a screw into each lower hole.
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Slide the WAP device into the bracket, placing the cable through the break-
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out tab found in the back of the bracket.
Connecting the Cisco WAP371 Wireless-AC/N
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Dual Radio Access Point with Single Point Setup
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:
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router, or a PC.
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Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of
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the wireless access point.
After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to
Installation, page 6
Cisco Small Business WAP371 Series Wireless Access Point
for details about the different lights on each switch.
Verifying the Hardware
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