FAP-432F - Wireless design doubt

[Eaguiar]

Hi Guys

I've been planning an outdoor network, and I have a doubt about the installation of 432F. Is this AP designed to be built on ceiling or on wall/pole?

The radiation pattern on Fortinet docs seems this AP in a ceiling position. Do you think in terms of outdoor environments, this pattern will change in case of installing this AP on pole at 4/5 meters high?

I appreciate your time in advance.

Regards

Estéfano A. 

[janetj2]

You’ve not listed what issues you’re having - can you give some examples? I’ve got some older ones running and they’re solid, got one recently EOO’d that I got for a project to deliver WFH wireless and LAN and it worked well but WiFi on the iPhone was patchy. Mostly ok https://100001.onl/ .

[Eaguiar]

Hi

It's just a planner and planning process yet. No issues, just design doubt about the best pattern for this AP. 

I'm used to another vendor that starts with C; its documents show a more visual pattern.

Can I take it for granted that it can be built on a pole or ceiling?

[mhaneke · Accepted solution]

Hello Estéfano,

I am a WiFi planner, too. Maybe You misinterpret the antenna pattern or better said, the picture which comes with it. It is a common "donut" pattern as it is always with isotrophic antennas. I think Fortinet just tried to visualize a 3D view and therefore messed up the whole thing.

These antennas are just isotrophic and You may install them as low as You can on or near to the height where You need the signal. Otherwise use directed or sector antennas instead and downtilt them by some degree then.

best regards

sig. Martin U. Haneke

EKAHAU Certified WiFi Master (ECWM #10)

LANCOM Platinum Partner

[Eaguiar]

Hi Martin 

Thanks; I really appreciated your explanation. Yes, I was a quite confused because of the "3D" perspective.