01-31-2007 04:19 AM - edited 07-03-2021 01:33 PM
We have had a serious problem getting 1242 access points and mounting plates to fit together.
The only workaround we have been able to come up with is to slightly re-bend each tab on the mounting plate so that it will fit into the slot.
I do not know if we simply had a "bad" batch of APs or if this is going to be a chronic problem.
I believe that the approx. APs manufacture date is in the Spring 2006 timeframe.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Cisco: if you are monitoring this thread, are you aware of this and, more importantly, has this problem been resolved?
Thanks,
John
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01-31-2007 06:21 AM
Hi John,
This is a known issue, and the good news is that there is a free upgrade program in place. Have a look :)
Field Notice: FN - 62349 - Aironet 1240 AG Access Point Mounting Bracket
From this doc;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6521/products_field_notice09186a0080628d1e.shtml
Hope this helps! Take care.
Rob
01-31-2007 06:21 AM
Hi John,
This is a known issue, and the good news is that there is a free upgrade program in place. Have a look :)
Field Notice: FN - 62349 - Aironet 1240 AG Access Point Mounting Bracket
From this doc;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6521/products_field_notice09186a0080628d1e.shtml
Hope this helps! Take care.
Rob
01-31-2007 11:56 AM
Thanks for the help, Rob!
Another 5.0 for that answer.
- John
01-31-2007 12:54 PM
Thanks John!
It's always something weird isn't it!
Take care,
Rob
02-01-2007 10:59 AM
I usually do a little surgery to get the access points attached. I bend the tabs out slightly and I use a screwdriver in the slot to attach the plate before mounting the plate to a solid surface. Once I'm sure that I can get the plate mounted to the AP I attach the AP to the surface.
The older plates on the 1200s seemed easier to use, but I will say that once you get the 1240's attached to the plate, they are very unlikely to detatch.
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