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NEtWoRK CoNFIGURAtIoN & SEtUP
2.2 SEttING UP A WIRELESS NEtWoRK - CoNtINUEd
Both the 2.4GHz and 5 GHz patterns are fairly symmetric in the azimuthal plane (XY), so it makes little to no difference how the AP is rotated
about the Z-axis when mounting. The patterns are asymmetrical in the elevation plane (XZ), with significantly more antenna gain in the area
directly above the plane formed by the access point (Z+). This results in a coverage pattern that resembles an inverted cone whose axis of
symmetry is normal to the plane of the AP. See the diagram below for a side view of the green coverage zone.
With this type of coverage pattern it is very important to mount the AP so that the base of the coverage cone covers the desired wireless
equipment. This can be accomplished by mounting the AP to the ceiling above the equipment with the face of the AP (the side with the LED
lights) pointed down toward the floor. Alternatively, the AP can be mounted on a wall at the approximate height of the equipment antennas with
the face of the AP (the side with the LED lights) pointed at the equipment. Do not mount the AP level with the equipment and the face pointed
up at the ceiling as this will not achieve the desired coverage pattern.
