Antennas (above drop ceiling?)

[mvario]

Does Cisco have an antenna designed to mount above a drop ceiling? We have a client who wants the antennas out of sight.

Thanks

-Mike

[jason.aarons]

We deployed a bunch of 1120s with the Erico Caddy 512 or B-Line BA12 which are T-bar hangers that go above a suspended ceiling.

We tie wrapped some 1200s to cable trays in the ceiling along with AIR-ANT5959s.

I think it's important to site survey based upon the exact positioning, etc. We had lots of radios so we could drop the power down to 30 and still have great coverage everywhere even with the radios in the ceiling. Remember that ceiling tile will impact coverage and should be accounted for in design.

Be sure to follow compliance with building/fire codes. Don't use PVC cable in the ceiling, etc.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_installation_guide_chapter09186a00801a6234.html#1037851

[kfccolonel]

Maxrad makes an "above a drop ceiling" mount and ultra flat antenna that includes a mount made for a Cisco AP 1200.

I have used about 30 of them so far....they are the best antenna and mounting bracket that I have used so far.