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Mount the AP63 Access Point

You can mount the AP63 either on a wall or on a pole using two methods—flush mount or articulating mount.

Mounting Brackets for AP63

You can also order the flush mount and articulating mount brackets separately. Table 1 lists the part numbers for the mounting brackets.

Table 1: Part Numbers for AP63 Mounting Brackets
Part Number Description
APOUTBR-FM Flush mount brackets
APOUTBR-ART2 Articulating mount brackets

Mounting Brackets for Flush Mount Method

The mounting accessories for flush mounting 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 AP63 on a wall 2—Holes to use for attaching hose clamps
3—Screw holes to use for attaching the bracket to an AP63  

Mounting Brackets for Articulating Mount Method

The mounting accessories for articulating mounting include the following:

  • Three mounting brackets (part number: APOUTBR-ART2):

    • Mounting bracket 1

      Technical drawing of a bracket with screw holes and curved features for securing or supporting an object.

    • Mounting bracket 2

      LEGO Technic connector piece with arrows and UP label indicating assembly orientation.

    • Mounting bracket 3

      Technical drawing of a metal bracket with two vertical supports featuring curved slots and a flat base with mounting holes.

  • Four M6x10mm screws

  • Four bolts and nuts

Connect the Grounding Cable

We recommend that you ground the AP before mounting it on a wall or pole. The AP63 has a single-hole protective grounding terminal on the rear. Use this grounding terminal to ground the AP.

To ground the AP63:

  1. Remove the screw.
  2. Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the grounding terminal.
  3. Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding terminal with the screw.

Mount the AP63 on a Wall (Flush Mount)

To flush mount the AP63 on a wall:
  1. Drill four holes on the wall based on the location of holes marked with callout #1 in Figure 1
  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 lock 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 AP63 Exploded view of a component assembly with ribbed housing, mounting plate, screws, washers, spacers, and highlighted important parts.
  4. Position the AP such that the two screws that you inserted 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 AP63 on a Wall (Flush Mount) Juniper Networks wireless access point installation guide showing device sliding into bracket on left and being secured with screws on right.
  5. Insert the other two screws and then tighten all the four screws.

Mount the AP63 on a Pole (Flush Mount)

To flush mount the AP63 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 in the flush mount bracket.
    Figure 4: Attach Hose Clamps to the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket Mounting bracket with two adjustable hose clamps for securing cylindrical objects to a flat surface.
  2. Attach the APOUTBR-FM flush mount bracket to the AP by using the four screws, washers, and lock washers provided along with the AP.
    Figure 5: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP63 Exploded diagram showing assembly of a mounting bracket for a device with fins, including metal plate, hose clamps, screws, and highlighted components.
  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 6: Mount an AP63 on a Pole (Flush Mount) Juniper device installation on a pole using a bracket and metal straps. A screwdriver tightens screws.

Mount the AP63 on a Wall (Articulating Mount)

To mount the AP63 on a wall using the articulating mount bracket:
  1. Attach the flush mount bracket APOUTBR-FM to the AP by using the four M6x16mm screws, washers, and lock washers.
    Figure 7: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP63 Exploded view of a heat sink assembly showing components like screws, washers, and ribbed cover plate. Green circles highlight key parts.
  2. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 3 to the flush mount bracket APOUTBR-FM by using the four M6x10mm screws.
    Figure 8: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 3 to the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket Exploded view diagram showing assembly of a device with a finned base unit, mounting bracket, and screws. Arrow shows bracket placement.
  3. Disassemble the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 1 by removing the two screws.
    Figure 9: Disassemble the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 1 Attach bracket to plate using screws. Follow green arrow direction for alignment. Dotted lines show screw placement.
  4. Install the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 1 on the wall using four screws.
    Figure 10: Install the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 1 on a Wall Assembly diagram for wall-mounted bracket with screws, wall anchors, and bracket. Dashed lines show screw and anchor placement. Green arrow indicates installation direction.
  5. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 2 to the mounting bracket 1 by using two bolts and nuts. Orient the side with "← UP → " as shown in Figure 11.
    Figure 11: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 2 to the Mounting Bracket 1 Exploded diagram showing assembly of mechanical parts: bolts, washers, cylindrical roller, and bracket with arrows indicating assembly process.
  6. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 3 to the mounting bracket 2 by using two bolts and nuts.
    Figure 12: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 3 to the Mounting Bracket 2 Technical drawing of a mechanical assembly with a finned heat sink mounted to a bracket system with a cylindrical roller and securing bolts.

Mount the AP63 on a Pole (Articulating Mount)

To mount the AP63 on a wall using the articulating mount bracket:
  1. Attach the flush mount bracket APOUTBR-FM to the AP by using the four M6x16mm screws, washers, and lock washers.
    Figure 13: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP63 Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP63
  2. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 3 to the flush mount bracket APOUTBR-FM by using the four M6x10mm screws.
    Figure 14: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 3 to the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 3 to the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket
  3. Attach the hose clamps to the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 1. Use a screwdriver to release the hose clamps and then pass the hose clamps through the slots on the bracket.
  4. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 1 to 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 bracket is secured in place.
    Figure 15: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 1 to a Pole Technical drawing of a pipe clamp assembly designed to secure a cylindrical object with bolts, circular plates, and frame structure.
  5. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 2 to the mounting bracket 1 by using two bolts and nuts included in the bracket kit. Orient the side with the label ← UP → as shown in Figure 16.
    Figure 16: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 2 to the Mounting Bracket 1 Mounting bracket assembly with a cylindrical component, vertical pole, bolts, nuts, and washers in exploded view.
  6. Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 mounting bracket 3 to the mounting bracket 2 by using two bolts and nuts included in the bracket kit.
    Figure 17: Attach the APOUTBR-ART2 Mounting Bracket 3 to the Mounting Bracket 2 Mounting assembly for an outdoor electronic device on a pole, featuring a bracket with bolts and a ribbed design for heat dissipation.

Connect an RJ-45 Cable Gland

Use an RJ-45 cable gland when you connect an RJ-45 cable to the AP. The cable gland helps secure the RJ-45 cable and protects the cable from damage. To connect an RJ-45 cable using the cable gland:
  1. Disassemble the cable gland:

    1. Remove the cable gland nut by turning it counter-clockwise.

    2. Remove the blue seal. Ensure that you select the correct seal. The cable gland has two seals—a blue seal (7 mm through 9.5 mm diameter) and a red seal (5.5 mm through 7 mm diameter).

    Figure 18: Disassemble an RJ-45 Cable Gland Disassembly diagram with green arrows showing steps to unscrew cap and remove internal filter element in a mechanical system.
  2. Insert the RJ-45 cable through the cable gland:

    1. Open the seal and insert the RJ-45 cable through the nut and the seal.

      Figure 19: Insert the RJ-45 Cable Through the Nut and the Seal of the Cable Gland Cable assembly with RJ45 connector, ferrite bead for EMI reduction, and threaded coupling for secure connection in an electrical system.

    2. Push the RJ-45 cable through the cable gland. Push the seal into the cable gland and loosely tighten the nut.

      Figure 20: Push the RJ-45 Cable Through the Cable Gland Threaded connector being attached to cable with green arrow indicating tightening direction for electrical connection.
  3. Connect the RJ-45 cable to the AP port. Attach the cable gland to the AP and tighten it with a torque of 10–12 kg-cm. Then, fully tighten the nut to the cable gland with a torque of 7–10 kg-cm.
    Figure 21: Attach a Cable Gland to the AP63 Diagram showing how to connect a cable to a Juniper device driven by Mist AI with arrows indicating plug-in and connector directions.