As long as you don't put the AP right over a ceiling frame joint, we seem to do OK, again dependent on what else is up there.
Best regards Sent from my phone, please excuse brevity and/or misspelling. ________________________________ From: Harry Rauch<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: 29/04/2015 13:31 To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Above Ceiling AP installations vs. Prediction - Hospital Environment We have done both above ceiling and below ceiling and found that it depends what's above the ceiling. Ductwork, pipes, etc. affect about 10% of our coverage. We have also tested the newer "in-the wall" devices that could be applicable to your design. We chose Ruckus since a number of their devices, including in-the-wall are immediately meshable if necessary without any work on the controller's part. Meshing has proven handy for us when we have had network feed issues at our dorms. As long as the antenna gets power it will automatically link to an active downlink antenna. Harry Rauch Sr. Network Analyst Eckerd College 4200 - 54th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33711 On 4/29/15 8:15 AM, Cosgrove, John wrote: Looking to hear about anyone doing above ceiling AP installations and see how the coverage compares to below the ceiling. I also don’t have much time or resources to “play” around with the design since it will be in a hospital environment. I am pushing to keep the AP’s below the ceiling but the renovation area is looking to have a “Luxury” feel. Facilities tells me to think “Luxury Hotel”. Hotel wireless is not the same goal as Hospital wireless. I suggested the paintable covers or the 2x2 drop ceiling enclosures. I think they want a “No See AP” look. Thank you for any comments on this issue. John Cosgrove Wireless Staff Specialist Penn State Hershey Medical Center Penn State College of Medicine [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ********** 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/.
