Can EAP 615 wall be mounted surface-mounted without chiseling the wall?
Hello,
I am considering installing the TP-Link EAP 615 Wall outlet. I’d like to know if it’s possible to mount it as a surface-mounted device (without chiseling the wall for a back box and cables).
From the pictures, it seems like wall mounting might be an option, but I’m unsure how to connect the input cable from the back in such a setup. Could someone clarify how this can be done?
If this model doesn’t support surface-mounted installation, could you recommend any other TP-Link models that allow for this type of setup? Alternatively, are there any methods to achieve a surface-mounted configuration for this device?
Thank you for your help!
Depending on how flexible your ethernet cable is, because it's a pretty sharp turn coming off the back of the wall APs, I often just use standard surface mount electrical boxes...the EAP mounting plate fits nicely to these.
The Leviton is deeper than than the Wiremold, but the latter is made of metal and looks sharper. You can cheat a bit and pull the cable sheathing back when you crimp the RJ45, so you are only bending the actual wires, gives you a very tight shallow 90' bend. Definitely out of spec for 'proper cable management' but so close to the connector it won't matter a bit speedwise.
