We did a similar install in our basketball arena using an overhead
catwalk. Back in 2015 this installation used the Aruba AP-228 with
ANT-2X2-5314 and ANT-2X2-2314. Our basketball arena is just over 9,000
seats and 42 access points on the catwalk. This setup has performed very
well for us. The 30 degree antennas allowed for a pretty tight coverage
pattern. If we were deploying this solution today, we would do 5GHz only.
The 5GHz only installation in our football stadium has been great. We have
had a few users with 2.4GHz only devices but all of which were totally
understanding. We have DAS in both areas so the users still had
connectivity. Hope this helps.
*Basketball Arena*
Part #
Description
Notes
AP-228
Aruba AP-228 Indoor Hardened Wireless AP, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, 6 x
RPSMA connectors
Access Points
AP-270-MNT-H2
AP-270-MNT-H2 Aruba 270 Series Access Flush Mount. Wall or ceiling mount
Mounting Kit
ANT-2X2-5314
5.15-5.9 GHz, 14 dBi, 30° x 30°, H and V polarized MIMO High-Gain
Directional Panel Antenna, 2 x N-Type female connectors, Cable NOT
Included. Outdoor rated.
5GHz
30 degree
antenna
ANT-2X2-2314
2.4 GHz, 14 dBi, 30° x 30°, H and V polarized MIMO High-Gain Directional
Panel Antenna, 2 x N-Type female connectors, Cable NOT Included. Outdoor
rated.
2.4GHz
30 degree
antenna
AFC2DL60-00
RP-SMA/M to N/F GR316 soft jumper, 60cm; used between indoor products and
7D & 1/2'' feeder
Adapter
RP-SMP to N
ANT-CBL-2
Aruba Outdoor RF cable, 2m long, N/M to N/M flexible jumper between outdoor
radio and N female connector on antennas.
2M Low Loss Cable
Feel free to hit me up offline and I can get some pictures of the setup on
the catwalk. Someday soon we will likely have to do our hockey arena with
an overhead install. Maybe we could trade updated notes when that time
comes. ……
*Mike Atkins *
Network Engineer
Office of Information Technology
University of Notre Dame
Phone: 574-631-7210
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*From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:
WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Trinklein, Jason R
*Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2017 12:14 PM
*To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
*Subject:* [WIRELESS-LAN] Athletic Arena Wireless Antennas
Hi All,
We are in the process of redesigning the wireless coverage in our main
athletic arena. Our deployment is constrained to the catwalks above the
arena. We have selected the Aruba AP-334 for this application. Our design
may be slightly under-provisioned at 35 APs for 5,100 seats (~150 users/AP).
We are hoping to find a dual-band, narrow beamwidth, 4-lead panel antenna
to provide sectoral wireless coverage for minimal overlap and interference.
Here are some examples of antennas we are considering:
- Terrawave M6040040P23D420
- L-Com/Hyperlink HG2458-13HDP-4NF
- Terrwave M6140140MP1D0006
I’d like the input of anyone with wireless design experience in high
density arenas of this type. What are the “gotchas” we should look out for?
Your comments on our planned design would be valued, especially in view of
your specific experience.
Thank you,
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*Jason Trinklein*
*Wireless Engineering Manager*
College of Charleston
81 St. Philip Street | Office 311D | Charleston, SC 29403
trinkle...@cofc.edu | (843) 300–8009
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