Installation guide

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 can be compromised by the wall. If the wall is
an outside wall or the goal is to send the signal in a 180−degree pattern, use a directional antenna often
referred to as a patch antenna. This can 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 14). 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 can penetrate the floor above
and below. This causes unintended coverage that can result in additional needless roaming access when a
mobility client, for example a 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 on a ceiling type orientation when mounted to a wall.
Note: APs with internal antennas, such as a wall mounted AP 3600i, should use the Oberon mounting bracket
unless roaming is not an issue, for example, hotspot, kiosk, or small venue scenario.
Figure 14  Wall−mounting APs antennas should be vertical (up/down) or use the Oberon right−angle
mounting structure − ideal for AP−3600i. Oberon P/N 1029−00)