Access Point Placement; Ap 7161 Hardware Overview; Ap 7161 Ports And Connections - Motorola AP 7161 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

1.9 Access Point Placement

Observe the following recommended guidelines to help ensure a successful network deployment:
• Identify all pieces of the mounting bracket and mounting extension arm hardware and ancillary hardware
(see AP 7161 Hardware on page 8
• Mount the device with the black gore vent down.
• Mounting height for network devices should not exceed 30 to 35 feet. Mounting height should vary to
accommodate the topography of the deployment area, foliage, and other obstructions.
• Devices can be deployed using any of the recommended outdoor deployment procedures.
• Line of Sight (LoS) guidelines should be given special consideration when deploying devices.

1.10 AP 7161 Hardware Overview

AP 7161 models can be purchased in a two or three radio configuration (see
model has two band unlocked radios that can operate across the 2.4GHz, 4.9GHz, and 5GHz bands, subject to
country regulatory approval and outdoor/band use.
An AP 7161 must be installed by trained professionals familiar with RF planning and regulatory limits defined by
the regulatory bodies of the country where the devices are being deployed. All common precautions for grounding
and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection should be observed during deployment and installation. AP 7161
Access Points must be installed such that no harmful interference results from device operation.

1.10.1 AP 7161 Ports and Connections

The AP 7161 Access Point has the following port designations:
• Antenna ports R1-A, B and C, R2-A, B and C, and R3-A and B
• Console port
• GE1/POE - LAN port
• GE2 - WAN port
The following sections describe the ports and connections for the AP 7161.
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AP 7161 Hardware on page 8
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