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Mount the AP61 Access Point

You can mount the AP61 either on a wall or on a pole using two methods—flush mount or articulating mount.

Mounting Brackets for AP61

We ship the AP61 with the articulating and flush mount brackets. You can order the flush mount brackets separately. Table 1 lists the part numbers for the mounting brackets.

Table 1: Part Numbers for AP61 Mounting Brackets
Part Number Description
APOUTBR-ART Articulating mount brackets
APOUTBR-FM Flush mount brackets

Mounting Brackets and Accessories for Flush Mount

The mounting accessories for flush mount include the following:

  • One flush mount bracket (part number: APOUTBR-FM)

  • Two hose clamps

  • Four M6 screws

  • Four sets of M6 screws, washers, and spring washers

  • Five sets of anchors and screws

Figure 1 shows the screw holes to use for mounting on a wall and pole.
Figure 1: APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket Technical drawing of a metal bracket with keyhole-shaped cutouts for mounting, rectangular slots for alignment, and circular holes for fasteners.
1—Screw holes to use for mounting an AP61 on a wall 2—Holes to use for attaching hose clamps
3—Screw holes to use for attaching the bracket to an AP61  

Mounting Brackets and Accessories for Articulating Mount

The mounting accessories for articulating mount include the following:

  • One articulation pole

    Wall-mounted bracket with U-shaped hook for securing objects in industrial settings; features multiple screw holes for mounting.

  • One T-form bracket

    Technical drawing of a fan or blower housing with internal ridges and a mounting bracket with holes.

  • One W-Bar

    Technical drawing of a mechanical bracket with screw holes and a recessed area for attachment.

  • Two M8x80 screw bolts

  • One M8x90 screw bolt and nut

  • Four M6x16 screws

  • Four M6x10 screws

  • Four wood screws

  • Four wood or gyprock plugs

  • Eight washers

  • Eight spring washers

  • One metal plate assembly with RT2 mount

Connect the Grounding Cable

We recommend that you ground the AP before mounting it on a wall or pole. The AP61 has a single-hole protective grounding terminal on the rear. Use this grounding terminal to ground the AP.

To ground the AP61:

  1. Remove the screw from the grounding terminal.
  2. Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the grounding terminal. We recommend a minimum of 18-AWG wire for the AP.
  3. Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding terminal with the screw.

Mount the AP61 on a Wall (Flush Mount)

To flush mount the AP61 on a wall:
  1. Drill four holes on the wall in such a way that they align with the location of holes marked with callout #1 in Figure 1. Insert anchors in all the four holes.
  2. Insert screws in the two upper holes. Do not tighten the screws fully.
  3. Attach the APOUTBR-FM flush mount bracket to the AP by using the four screws, washers, and spring washers provided along with the AP.
    Use the bracket screw holes marked with callout #3 in Figure 1.
    Figure 2: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP61 Exploded view of a mounting assembly for an electronic device with a heat sink, bracket, screws, and washers labeled for assembly.
    1—Washer 2—Spring washer
  4. Position the AP such that the two screws that you inserted into the wall in Step 1 fit into the holes in the bracket. Slide the AP downward so that the screws lock in place.
    Figure 3: Mount an AP61 on a Wall (Flush Mount) Mist access point installation with green arrows indicating attachment direction to bracket. Mist logo visible on device.
  5. Insert the other two screws through the bracket into the holes in the wall and then tighten all the four screws.
    Figure 4: Secure the AP61 to a Wall Mist access point installation diagram showing alignment of screws with bracket holes for proper mounting.

Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Flush Mount)

To flush mount the AP61 on a pole:
  1. Attach the hose clamps to the APOUTBR-FM flush mount bracket. Use a screwdriver to release the hose clamps and then pass the hose clamps through the slots on the flush mount bracket. Figure 1 shows the slots that you can use.
    Ensure that the open end of the hose clamps faces outward.
    Figure 5: Attach Hose Clamps to the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket Technical drawing of a mounting bracket with two adjustable clamps for securing cylindrical objects to a flat surface.
  2. Attach the APOUTBR-FM flush mount bracket with the hose clamps to the AP by using the four screws, washers, and spring washers provided along with the AP.
    Figure 6: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP61 Exploded view diagram showing assembly of an electronic device with a heat sink on a mounting bracket using screws and washers.
    1—Washer 2—Spring washer
  3. Mount the AP on the pole. Wind the open end of the hose clamps around the pole and tighten the hose clamp screws by using a screwdriver. Tighten the screws until the AP and bracket assembly are secured in place.
    Figure 7: Mount an AP61 on a Pole (Flush Mount) Mist wireless access point being installed on a pole with a mounting bracket and clamps using a screwdriver.

Mount the AP61 on a Wall (Articulating Mount)

To mount the AP61 on a wall using the articulating mount bracket:
  1. Attach the metal plate assembly to the AP by using the four M6x16 screws, washers, and spring washers.
    Figure 8: Attach the Metal Plate Assembly to an AP61 Exploded view of a device component with a ribbed heat sink, cover plate, screws, washers, and green arrow indicating assembly direction.
  2. Attach the articulating mount bracket to the metal plate assembly by using the four M6x10 screws, washers, and spring washers.
    Figure 9: Attach the Articulating Bracket to the Metal Plate Assembly on an AP61 Exploded diagram of a finned housing with a mounting bracket secured by screws; green arrow shows installation direction.
  3. Install the T-form bracket on the wall by using wood or gyprock screws.
    Figure 10: Install the T-Form Bracket on the Wall Exploded diagram of a mounting bracket assembly with a gear-like structure, screws, wall anchors, and assembly instructions.
  4. Mount the AP61 on the wall by attaching the AP and articulating mount bracket assembly to the T-form bracket. Use screws with the following specifications:

    • Diameter of the screw head—1/4 in. (6.3 mm)

    • Length—At least 2 in. (50.8 mm)

Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Articulating Mount)

You can mount the AP61 on a pole, which has a diameter greater than 1.5 in. (35 mm) and less than 3 in. (80 mm). To mount the AP61 on a pole using the articulating mount bracket:
  1. Attach the metal plate to the AP by using the four M6x16 screws, washers, and spring washers.
    Figure 12: Attach the Metal Plate to an AP61 Attach the Metal Plate to an AP61
  2. Attach the articulating bracket to the metal plate by using the four M6x10 screws, washers, and spring washers.
    Figure 13: Attach the Articulating Bracket to the Metal Plate on an AP61 Attach the Articulating Bracket to the Metal Plate on an AP61
  3. Install the T-form bracket on the pole by using the provided screw bolts and nuts.
    Figure 14: Install the T-Form Bracket on the Pole Exploded diagram of a gear mechanism with casing, bracket, and bolts. Green arrow shows bracket attachment direction.
  4. Attach the articulating bracket to the T-form bracket by using M8x80 screws.
    Figure 15: Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Articulating Mount) Exploded view of a gear assembly with a finned housing, mounting bracket, and fasteners. Green arrow indicates gear alignment.