Installation Preparation
• Be sure to choose an area where the ASA is out of the way to make sure it is not bumped or accidentally
• Choose a location that lets you easily bring the power cord and Ethernet and console cables to the ASA,
Mount and Deployment Preparation for the ASA 5506W-X
Before you mount and deploy the ASA 5506W-X, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the
site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your wireless ASA.
Make sure you have the following information about your wireless network available:
• ASA 5506W-X locations
• ASA 5506W-X mounting options (see
• ASA 5506W-X power options
Note
We recommend that you make a site map showing the ASA 5506W-X locations so you can record the device
MAC addresses from each location and provide them to the person who is planning or manage your wireless
network.
Safety Recommendations
Observe these safety guidelines:
• Keep the area clear and dust-free before, during, and after installation.
• Keep tools away from walkways, where you and others might trip over them.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, or chains that could get caught in the
• Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person.
Maintain Safety with Electricity
Warning
Before working on a chassis, be sure the power cord is unplugged.
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dislodged. The appliance has "feet" on the bottom so it does not sit flush where placed, thus allowing
proper air circulation through and around it. Make sure that the appliance is not tightly enclosed or
crowded by other objects that might impede proper circulation.
with plenty of slack and yet tucked away, so they cannot be inadvertently unplugged.
chassis.
Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide
Mount and Deployment Preparation for the ASA 5506W-X
Position the ASA, on page 22
for mounting options)
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