Re minimum separation distance between 2802i access points

[poconnotcd]

Hi

We are setting up the wifi in a 600 seater college theater and have been asked if we can put two 2802i access points side by side rather than spacing them evenly. We will have sixteen access points in the area so they want (the architect that is) to have them in pairs. What are the technical reasons not to do this?

Thanks

P

[Leo Laohoo]

Get a wireless site survey done.

[poconnotcd]

That goes without saying but it doesn't answer my question i.e. what are the reasons not to doing this.

P

[Haydn Andrews]

You do not want APs side by side you will have heaps of ACI and CCI.

For a 600 seat theater I would be using directional antennas to limit where the RF is actually going to reduce this.

As Leo has said recommend doing a wireless site survey.

There are options to "hide" the APs - check out https://www.wlanpros.com/resources/disguising-your-wi-fi-carter-burke-wlpc-prague-2018/

there is the possibility to work with the architect to get the APs where you need them whilst still working with their design. 

From experience don't let the architect dictate the design or you will have bad WiFi.

Other options would be to look at other mounting options like under seats potentially if the roof isn't usable

[poconnotcd]

That's great Haydn. much appreciate the response. Just what I was looking for.

[Haydn Andrews]

Glad i could be of help.

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