Outdoor/Indoor mounting considerations
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Indoor mounting considerations
Outdoor mounting considerations
- There are numerous ways of mounting antennas indoors:
- Most access points have at least a couple of keyhole type mounts for hanging the access point off of a couple of screws on a wall.
- Most enterprise-class access points have mounting kits that allow you to mount the access point to a wall or ceiling.
- Many of these kits are designed to easily attach directly to the metal rails of a drop ceiling.
- Two common concerns are aesthetics and security.
- Specialty enclosures and ceiling tiles can help to hide the installation of the access points and antennas.
- An access point can be locked in a secure enclosure, with a short cable connecting it to the antenna.
- When security is a concern, mounting the antenna high on the wall or ceiling can minimize unauthorized access.
Outdoor mounting considerations
- Outdoor antennas, are mounted on masts or towers.
- It is common to use mounting clamps and U-bolts to attach the antennas to the masts.
- For mounting directional antennas, specially designed tilt-and-swivel mounting kits are available to make it easier to aim and secure the antenna.
- Consideration wind load and properly secure the antenna.
Reference:
Coleman, David D.,Westcott, David A. CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 Wiley.
Coleman, David D.,Westcott, David A. CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 Wiley.
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