We have also used articulating antennas but in those cases, the antennas are more apt to be moved from their original position and cause an odd coverage pattern. That problem seems a lot worse in the Residences and common areas so admin areas may be better suited for that option.
Ryan Sullivan Datacommunications, ACT, UCSD [email protected] 858-822-5602 On 10/24/13 5:53 AM, "Hector J Rios" <[email protected]> wrote: >You could get WAPs with external antennas, wall-mount them and then point >the antennas north and south. > >-Hector Rios >Louisiana State University > >-----Original Message----- >From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Vlade Ristevski >Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:32 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Horizontal AP mounting options > >Hello All, > >I was doing a little research on Cisco's site about mounting options and >came across this guide: >http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/technology/apdeploy/Cisco_Aironet >.html >. > >We are deploying a bunch of 1602's and 2602's and they recommend mounting >them horizontally. There are areas where they need to be wall mounted and >none of the ceiling mounts or brackets are an option. They recommend the >Oberon P/N 1029-00, . It looks a bit overpriced for what it is and ugly >IMO. > >http://www.oberonwireless.com/hard-lid_wall-mounted-access-point-enclosure >s.php > >http://www.provantage.com/oberon-1029-00~7OBER009.htm ><http://www.provantage.com/oberon-1029-00%7E7OBER009.htm> > >Does anyone know of any other options? > >Thanks, > >-- >Vlad Ristevski >Network Manager >Ramapo College > >********** >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/.
