We have not used that Oberon model, but I've been an Oberon customer since 2004 and know how they do business. They will have accounted for the back box. If you install the AP according to the manufacturer's instructions, the AP's antenna elements will be coplanar with or below the bottom of the metal enclosure. Given typical ceiling heights and the down tilt built into the integrated antennas of most APs, the enclosure shouldn't affect the usable coverage very much. The metal back box also reduces co-channel interference between floors.
One caveat is that I recommend testing if you have wireless client devices mounted at or near ceiling height. I don't have any experience with that, but the enclosure might be a factor in that circumstance. Otherwise, you should be safe. Chuck Enfield Manager, Wireless & Cellular Penn State IT 814-863-8715 From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Community Group Listserv <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Smith, Nayef Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 9:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Oberon 1044 Recessed Suspended Ceiling mount experiences I'm curious if anyone has tested or deployed any access points using the Oberon 1044 Recessed Suspended Ceiling mounts and noticed any impact to signal? I've been searching for information on signal impact but am not finding much. The recessed box for this mount is metal and designed for plenum installations so i'm expecting some impact to signal. Thanks in advance, Nayef Nayef Z. Smith | Network Services | Voice: 404-727-6019 [cid:[email protected]] ________________________________ This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). ********** Replies to EDUCAUSE Community Group emails are sent to the entire community list. If you want to reply only to the person who sent the message, copy and paste their email address and forward the email reply. Additional participation and subscription information can be found at https://www.educause.edu/community<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.educause.edu%2Fcommunity&data=04%7C01%7Ccae104%40PSU.EDU%7Cb147ee2e8d024dac388908d92f38a026%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637592742523262861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=DAWwMB4v836EUd6KAW%2BXQNj2yX3QL0ShHthOUb9Or7k%3D&reserved=0> ********** Replies to EDUCAUSE Community Group emails are sent to the entire community list. If you want to reply only to the person who sent the message, copy and paste their email address and forward the email reply. Additional participation and subscription information can be found at https://www.educause.edu/community
