Cisco Systems AIRRM3000ACAK9 manual Wall-mounting the AP

Access Point Physical Hardware and Mounting Options

Figure 19 Optional AIR-AP-BRACKET-3 used to install the AP directly into the tile

Note This bracket will fit the AP 1040, 1140, 1260, 1600, 2600, 3500 and 3600 Series Access Points.

Wall-mounting the AP

When wall mounting is desired, the installer should understand that walls can be a physical obstacle to the wireless signal; therefore, maintaining 360 degree coverage may be compromised by the wall. If the wall is an outside wall and/or the goal is to send the signal in a 180-degree pattern instead, a directional antenna often referred to as a “patch” antenna may be a better choice assuming the AP 3600e is used.

Avoid wall-mounting APs with internal antennas such as the AP 3600i unless you use the optional Oberon right-angle mount (Figure 20). The internal antenna model was designed to mount to a ceiling to provide 360-degree coverage. If wall-mounted in a non-ceiling orientation the signal may penetrate the floor above and below causing unintended coverage that could result in additional, needless roaming access when a mobility client, e.g., user with Wi-Fi phone, walks by on an adjacent floor.

Instead, use the AP 3600e (with dipoles or patch antennas), or use an optional wall mount that puts the AP 3600i or AP 3500e into a ceiling type orientation when mounted to a wall.

Note APs with internal antennas such as the AP 3600i that are wall-mounted should use the Oberon mounting bracket unless roaming is not an issue, e.g., hotspot, kiosk, or small venue scenario.

Cisco Aironet Series 1600/2600/3600 Access Point Deployment Guide, Release 7.5

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