We have done both above ceiling and below ceiling and found that it
depends what's above the ceiling. Ductwork, pipes, etc. affect about 10%
of our coverage. We have also tested the newer "in-the wall" devices
that could be applicable to your design. We chose Ruckus since a number
of their devices, including in-the-wall are immediately meshable if
necessary without any work on the controller's part.
Meshing has proven handy for us when we have had network feed issues at
our dorms. As long as the antenna gets power it will automatically link
to an active downlink antenna.
Harry Rauch Sr. Network Analyst Eckerd College 4200 - 54th Ave S St.
Petersburg, FL 33711
On 4/29/15 8:15 AM, Cosgrove, John wrote:
Looking to hear about anyone doing above ceiling AP installations and
see how the coverage compares to below the ceiling. I also don’t have
much time or resources to “play” around with the design since it will
be in a hospital environment.
I am pushing to keep the AP’s below the ceiling but the renovation
area is looking to have a “Luxury” feel. Facilities tells me to think
“Luxury Hotel”. Hotel wireless is not the same goal as Hospital
wireless.
I suggested the paintable covers or the 2x2 drop ceiling enclosures.
I think they want a “No See AP” look.
Thank you for any comments on this issue.
John Cosgrove
Wireless Staff Specialist
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Penn State College of Medicine
jcosgr...@hmc.psu.edu
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