We've had good luck with "Wonder Poles" http://www.wonderpole.com/telescopingpole.html. The only down side is the bases. When filled with sand can be quite heavy, but less likely to tip over.
-Neil -- Neil Johnson Network Engineer The University of Iowa Phone: 319 384-0938 Fax: 319 335-2951 Mobile: 319 540-2081 E-Mail: neil-john...@uiowa.edu From: Chuck Enfield <chu...@psu.edu<mailto:chu...@psu.edu>> Reply-To: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>> Date: Thursday, August 9, 2012 4:58 PM To: "WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>" <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>> Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless AP Tripods They’re called light stands and are commonly used to support photo and video lighting and accessories. They’re easy to find once you know what they’re called. Just fyi, they’re not purpose-built for wireless, so you’ll have to figure out a way to attach the AP. This usually isn’t difficult as most of these stands have a 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 stud on the end which can be adapted to attach to most AP mounting hardware. I know I’ve seen tripods marketed for wireless site survey at Tessco & Terrawave, but they were really expensive. FWIW, as both a wireless professional and an avid photographer, I’m a big fan of the Giottos LC325<http://www.amazon.com/Giottos-LC325-4-Section-Air-cushioned-Light/dp/B000OLUM0I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344548431&sr=8-1&keywords=giottos+lc325> and use them for my studio strobes and RF site survey. It’s well made, strong, stable, air-cushioned, fairly tall, collapses to a small size for its height, and reasonably-priced. There are stands out there for half the price, but they won’t be as tall or nearly as well made. If you don’t need the height and need to spend a little less, consider the Interfit COR 750<http://www.amazon.com/Interfit-COR750-Section-Damped-Stand/dp/B0024NKGIM> or 751<http://www.amazon.com/Interfit-COR751-Section-Damped-Stand/dp/B0024NKGJ6>. They’re not as nice as the Giottos (less stable and poor air cushioning), but they’ll get the job done. Chuck Enfield Sr. Communications Engineer Telecommunications & Networking Services The Pennsylvania State University 110H, USB2, UP, PA 16802 ph: 814.863.8715 fx: 814.865-3988 PS – I don’t own stock in Amazon. I just know they carry all three models. From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Reams, Lane Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 5:05 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless AP Tripods I was looking to purchase some tripods to mount APs, similar to the ones used at CiscoLive. Anyone know where I can find these? [Description: Description: Description: http://lh3.ggpht.com/_WD-mUdH9mlk/TDDeTbj5dNI/AAAAAAAABSk/-b3btEuc0iY/s288/IMG_0377.JPG] Lane Reams Manager Network Design & Engineering Network Computing Services Informatics Center Vanderbilt University Medical Center (615) 936-2677 (office) ncs.mc.vanderbilt.edu ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
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