3Com 3CRWE725075A User Guide - Page 20

MOUNTING ON A WALL CAUTION: The mounting plate is designed for wall mount installation only. To avoid ! equipment damage and possible injury, do not use the mounting plate for a ceiling installation. The access point comes equipped with all the necessary hardware for mounting on a wall, including a mounting plate. For a secure installation, the mounting plate should be placed perpendicular to the floor, with the arrow pointed up, as indicated on the mounting plate, with the smooth side against the wall. 1 Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on either a stud (or other hard wall surface), or onto drywall. If installing into a stud or other secure vertical surface, use 2 screws. If installing into drywall, use 3 plastic anchors and 3 screws. B B A A • Allow for a clearance of at least 25 cm (10 Inches) between the ceiling and the top of the mounting plate. • Orient the bracket with the letter "B" at the top of the bracket. • For installation on a wall stud, install the top screw into the stud, as shown at left in the illustration, and then vertically align the mounting plate before installingthe bottom screw. • For installation on to drywall, mark three screw holes using the mounting plate as a template for vertical alignment, as shown at right in the illustration above. • Use a 5-mm (3/16-in.) drill bit if using the plastic anchors provided. For drywall mounts, you can route the cable through either a side or center opening for a seamless appearance using one of the methods illustrated below. 18