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/B000 OLUM0I/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 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/.
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