Stadium And Harsh Environments - Cisco Aironet 1600 Deployment Manual

Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide
Figure 25: Installation of an AP Above Ceiling Tiles
Note: Install APs above the ceiling tiles only when mounting below the ceiling is not an option.
"Above ceiling tiles" installations can certainly degrade advanced RF features such as voice and
location, so verify coverage and performance and ensure the tiles are not conductive. Mount
the AP as close to the inside middle of the tile as possible, and avoid areas with obstructions and
clutter. (See Figure 26.)
Figure 26: Placement of an AP Installation Above Ceiling Tiles
Stadium and Harsh Environments
Customers may wish to use a NEMA type enclosure to install an AP in harsh environments where the AP
may be exposed to weather, such as sporting areas, stadiums, open garden areas or warehouse freezers.
There are several third‐party sources for NEMA type enclosures.
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