1142 antenna profile / coverage

[Murray Bown]

Hi guys,

After reading the documentation regarding the 1142 wireless AP I still cant decide or workout the shape or profile of the antenna coverage, it says:

Integrated Antenna

• 2.4 GHz, Gain 4.0 dBi, horizontal beamwidth 360° • 5 GHz, Gain 3 dBi, horizontal beamwidth 360°

Horizontal to what, can anyone provide a more definitive information?

I think my real question is what is the "real world" best placement of these devices.

Thanks for any help.

Murray

[Stephen Rodriguez · Accepted solution]

the 1142 is ideally suited for being ceiling mounted. To get a picture of the radiation pattern, think of a donut/bagel. The 1142 sitting on a table is in the whole

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[Murray Bown]

Thanks Stephen, thats just what I need to know.

Murray