Brocade Mobility 7131 Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.4.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 55)

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11. The access point is ready to configure. For information on an access point default
configuration, see Getting Started on page 3-51. For specific details on access point system
configurations, see System Configuration on page 4-67.
Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations
An above the ceiling installation requires placing the access point above a suspended ceiling and
installing the provided light pipe under the ceiling tile for viewing the rear panel status LEDs of the
unit. An above the ceiling installation enables installations compliant with drop ceilings, suspended
ceilings and industry standard tiles from .625 to .75 inches thick.
NOTE
Both the Mobility 7131 Access Point and Mobility 7131N Access Point are Plenum rated to UL2043
and NEC1999 to support above the ceiling installations.
CAUTION
Brocade Mobility does not recommend mounting the access point directly to any suspended
ceiling tile with a thickness less than 12.7mm (0.5in.) or a suspended ceiling tile with an
unsupported span greater than 660mm (26in.). Brocade Mobility strongly recommends fitting
the access point with a safety wire suitable for supporting the weight of the device. The safety
wire should be a standard ceiling suspension cable or equivalent steel wire between 1.59mm
(.062in.) and 2.5mm (.10in.) in diameter.
The mounting hardware required to install the access point above a ceiling consists of:
• Light pipe
• Badge for light pipe
• Decal for badge
• Safety wire (strongly recommended)
• Security cable (optional)
To install the access point above a ceiling:
1. If possible, remove the adjacent ceiling tile from its frame and place it aside.
2. Install a safety wire, between 1.5mm (.06in.) and 2.5mm (.10in.) in diameter, in the ceiling
space.
3. If required, install and attach a security cable to the access point’s lock port.
4. Mark a point on the finished side of the tile where the light pipe is to be located.
5. Create a light pipe path hole in the target position on the ceiling tile.
6. Use a drill to make a hole in the tile the approximate size of the LED light pipe.
CAUTION
Brocade Mobility recommends care be taken not to damage the finished surface of the ceiling
tile when creating the light pipe hole and installing the light pipe.