1252 antenna options

sohocisco · ‎03-05-2009

It seems from the discussions I see here, the 1252 WAP is designed for warehouse and open space indoor area. However, the only antenna option I see is a ceiling mounted one. Not exactly designed for an open space access point.

Can someone direct me to a 5 dbi or up antenna for the 1252 WAP that uses only the 2.4ghz radio running 802.11n?

ericgarnel · ‎03-05-2009

Check out http://www.terrawaveonline.com/Dynamic/items.asp?CartId=64-EVEREST-83176XXMSR663&Cc=MIMO1

sohocisco · ‎03-06-2009

Thks for the info. So how come Cisco doesn't sell a non-ceiling mounted antenna for this 1252 access point?

Scott Fella · ‎03-06-2009

You can use any of the 2.4Ghz antennas that Cisco sells or 3rd pary. For warehouse I have used the "dynamite sticks" and had Sparco tech make a mount for my client. For indoor, Cisco, Terra Wave and Sparco makes single antennas with 6 antenna leads.

Here are some from Sparco that are for office environments. I have used them to custom make me mounts for the "dynamite sticks"

http://www.sparcotech.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=MIMO

-Scott
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Lucas Phelps · ‎03-13-2009

Soho,

I'm not sure what you are looking for in regards to a non-ceiling mounted antenna, perhaps something that isn't hanging out in plain site?

TerraWave makes a great dual-band antenna that is 'Above-Ceiling' It sits immediately above your ceiling tiles and even comes with a mounting bracket that hangs on the cross bars. It isnt unattractive because you cant even see it.

Check it out here:

http://www.terrawaveonline.com/Dynamic/itemdesc.asp?CartId=9477058ICEWJ-EVEREST-822&Cc=MIMO1C%5F4&ic=M6030030O32402A&tpc=

sohocisco · ‎03-13-2009

Yes, trying to avoid showing the cables if I can. It's ok. We finally got a way to mounting this 1252 AP and showing a bit of the antenna cables. Just wish if Cisco were to advertise their AP for indoor warehouse use, why only sell indoor ceiling mount office use antenna kit.