It's pretty amazing to me that almost 7 years later, we are still getting feedback on this video. Absolutely amazing for a video that was created simply out of our annoyance.
Probably because 2 generations later, the latest 9120APs use the same mounts which makes it nice when upgrading, you don't have to remove the old mounts.
VERY detailed, I need to install 10 of these units today and they didn't come with any diagram or instructions. I loved the 11:36 remark: clean up. Thank you.
Installed many an access point. But I've always wondered what that strange plastic scoop thing I've seen in the kitchen at home was for. Thanks to 11:55 I now know!
Hi there, thanks a lot for tutorial... I finally know how to install Cisco AP correctly to the ceiling in the office... very detailed/explained what bracket is for what purpose... have a nice day :)
After installing a drop ceiling last week and getting the shit in my eye, i can confirm it does create a dangerous situation. I needed to go to urgent care for a pretty bad scratch on my cornea. Wear safety glasses..
2 things. 1) whenever possible it would be best to install the AP at the intersection of the ceiling grid where a grid wire securing the grid to the true ceiling is located. This puts the weight of the AP where the grid support system is. This also allows you to just clip the corner of the ceiling tile rather than carve out a notch. 2) why are you using a mounting plate that came with the model 1242 so many years ago? The newer and better mounting plate with more hole configurations and mounting options came out with the model 3502 and that was 2 generations back of Cisco APs.
Even with minimal wire support, a drop tile railing can support 15-20# without worry. The 3702 weighs approximately 3# in the mounting configuration shown, so we're not at all concerned about the stress on the ceiling. More importantly is ensuring you secure the grid clip with the tiny flat head screw to prevent sliding, and finally locking the AP to the mounting bracket by using the security loop in the back. We elected to use a simple zip tie here as we're not particularly worried about having them locked on to the ceiling. Not sure what you're talking about with the mounting plates... We are using the included low profile mounting plate. The 1252's that these are replacing utilized the universal mounting plate that I think you are referencing, however being the 3702 has internal antennas, we prefer they be exposed to offer the best line of sight coverage. Our 1252's were mounted to the walls above the ceiling with the antennas clipped to the drop tile ceiling rail. We looked in to another exposed ceiling mount option for the 3702, but this required a hole the size of the AP itself to be cut in to the ceiling tile. Too much labor and time spent for what it's worth aesthetically.
Jeff Lee I actually do as well, but was one of those thing that once he did it, there was no sense in going back and punching a hole in another ceiling tile. LOL! But yes, your Phillips head screwdriver is perfect for "drilling" a small hold at the edge of the tile to route the patch cable through.
I agree, the hole is way too big...should have marked it, went down the ladder with the drop ceiling panel and cut it correctly, not cutting upwards while on a ladder.
I carry a small needle nose pliers and can quickly pinch the edge of the tile and give it little twist and a small notch is the result. Small holes or notches help the heating and air conditioning systems maintain proper temperatures by cutting thermal loss into the space above the tiles.
Use a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch or PoE injector. This runs power through the Ethernet cable so you don't have to have a power cord. If you're asking that question, read up on Cisco WLAN - this setup he is doing is part of a much more difficult Cisco infrastructure. Not for the n00bs.
You'll need a PoE switch or a supported power injector to put in line. Also, so long as it's a SAP model and not a CAP model, you'll be able to configure via telnet or web interface.
I would mark the ceiling tile with a pen/pencil, take it down and then make the small hole. I don't think it is very safe to try and cut something like that whilst on the ladder.
Just slides forward out of the mount. It holds on by a locking ball bearing. There is also a square security loop hole that we used zip ties to hold the AP on "permanently". Small padlocks can be used as well.
No zipties or padlocks are mounted on ours. I am attempting to slide it out of the mount but it wont budge. I will try a bit more force and see what happens. Thanks
+Darius Godwin Hmm... If you can peer on top of the AP and see where it slides on to the mounting plate, you might want to verify you're getting all four little black "feet" in the mounting holes. If you miss one, the AP can be difficult to slide back off.
+Guillermo Galvan Can't really even compare those two. While both "Enterprise" class equipment, the Ubiquiti has no where near the configuration abilities and typically yields slower data rates than a Cisco. While I have never personally set anything up with Ubiquiti equipment, I'd be curious to see if their configurations are simpler.
+Just another day at the office. Ubiquiti is easy to configure using Unifi Controller, Cisco it is very expensive, US $2300.00 Kit Access Point Aironet 3700 D: Good Day :D
+Wirbel Plays Not necessarily. While the AP shown is running lightweight, it can be flashed to run autonomously. Just be careful when deploying multiple APs in an area while running autonomously.
+Wirbel Plays We power ours via PoE. So you will need a switch with PoE ports, or utilize a power injector to power the AP over Ethernet. Otherwise you can also plug it in to the wall with a power adapter.
+Wirbel Plays Settings like this are best set via CLI while consoled in to the AP before you bring it on to your network. If this is not an option for you, then utilizing DHCP services would be next best.
+yevgeni10 If you do not have the power adapter, you'll need to get a PoE power injector as most home or consumer grade routers and switches do not provide PoE.
Ceiling mount I am sure it is easy once I figure it out the first time. Just trying to figure out how to remove the AP. Do I just remove the whole bracket instead of trying to push the AP out of the locking position?
+Darius Godwin The AP just slides right off the mounting plate, opposite of the direction to lock it on. The mounting plate either screws on to the drop ceiling clip, or you can screw it to wallboard or studs with wood screws. The mounting plate has access holes to be able to tighten and loosen the drop ceiling clip lock screw.