Ceiling vs Wall mount for 7982? What is the optimal position and where can we see full radiation pattern map for its antenna array? Since overhead mount in the centre of the space to be covered is seldom an option for my case, just how much do I lose with a wall mount and what to look for in such deployment scenarios?
For example Cisco explicitly states not to use integrated antenna models as wall mounts, but to use ext. antennas positioned flat up and down the wall. I see no warning in Ruckus manual but I guess you can't have optimal beam in both of these cases?
For example Cisco explicitly states not to use integrated antenna models as wall mounts, but to use ext. antennas positioned flat up and down the wall. I see no warning in Ruckus manual but I guess you can't have optimal beam in both of these cases?
Posted 6 years ago
Bittu, Employee
We ship those antenna patterns with our mapping product and don't really have them in digestible format otherwise, but I'll see if I can find something (it's been on my todo list for a while). I believe the image here is the 5Ghz elevation
Keith: Did you "find something?"
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Closet-Pro...
Works well for wall mount for $4. Install it "upside down".
Works well for wall mount for $4. Install it "upside down".
Ray, does that bracket work with the ceiling rail mount on the back of the ap? That would be so cool! Thanks!
Does upside down really help very much since Ruckus has smart-antennas and beamflex?
It does - most of the RF propagates through the "top" of the unit as seen in the elevation above.
How about wall versus ceiling?
Imagine a large donut sitting on top of the unit and that will probably help you. They're designed for ceiling mount. Wall mount will work, but some signal will be "wasted" at floor and ceiling.
Excellent...that clarifies the issue perfectly.
Yes, the tbar clips fit better on the bracket than on my actual tbar.
Go to legalzoom.com a patent your idea....hurry !
An alternative to attach ZF7982's to recessed ceiling grids:
I am presently experimenting with a piece of drop ceiling grid and a specialized grid attachment hook. All from home depot for a install price of about $1.30 per drop ceiling mounted ZF7982 (AP).
Steps:
1. Purchase extra drop ceiling "T" at any length. Longer pieces reduce cost per section.
2. Cut the spare "T" grid to about 6 1/2 inches. (tin snips are helpful)
3. Drill two 1/8 inch holes in vertical side of ceiling grid.
4. Slip 6 1/2 inch cut ceiling grid into AP slots.
5. Attach grid hook and mount to ceiling grid.
Perfect? No. Cheap? Yes
HomeDepot parts >>
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Suspend-It...
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DONN-Brand...
Sample install Pics >>
I am presently experimenting with a piece of drop ceiling grid and a specialized grid attachment hook. All from home depot for a install price of about $1.30 per drop ceiling mounted ZF7982 (AP).
Steps:
1. Purchase extra drop ceiling "T" at any length. Longer pieces reduce cost per section.
2. Cut the spare "T" grid to about 6 1/2 inches. (tin snips are helpful)
3. Drill two 1/8 inch holes in vertical side of ceiling grid.
4. Slip 6 1/2 inch cut ceiling grid into AP slots.
5. Attach grid hook and mount to ceiling grid.
Perfect? No. Cheap? Yes
HomeDepot parts >>
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Suspend-It...
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DONN-Brand...
Sample install Pics >>
ThX
Primož Marinšek, AlphaDog