Which access point for wall mounting

  • Erstellt am 2021-12-28 10:38:34

C.beckmann1986

2021-12-28 10:38:34
  • #1
Hello everyone,
we recently moved into our new semi-detached house (basement, ground floor, 1st floor, attic). During the planning phase, we planned a network socket at ceiling height in the middle of each floor. A socket on the ceiling was not easily implementable by the electrician for various reasons, so we had to go with the wall solution.

Currently, I am still undecided between Unifi or TP Link Omada for my entire network. Basically, the question for me now is which access point is the right one. Wifi 6 would be nice, but I currently don’t have any device that supports it. Therefore, it is not necessarily necessary.

I have the feeling that the APs for ceiling mounting are “better” in terms of performance than those for wall mounting. Therefore, I am wondering whether it might be more sensible, for example, to hang a NanoHD on the wall at ceiling height rather than taking a “worse” access point for wall mounting. It also feels like there are significantly more APs for ceiling mounting. I really can’t imagine that so many people have installed network sockets on the ceiling.
I would really appreciate some feedback. I am grateful for any tips.

Thank you all
 

Benutzer200

2021-12-28 11:06:51
  • #2
There is no "right" access point. On the ceiling, it has the advantage that the access point can evenly cover 360 degrees all around. Wall mounting is always somewhat worse. Although that is complaining on a very high level. That's nonsense. A ceiling device on the wall. It then radiates nicely to the right and left as well as up and down. So circular, but e.g. not to the front or back. They then use APs for the wall - for example the Unifi In Wall.
 

C.beckmann1986

2021-12-28 14:10:45
  • #3
So, better a Wall Access Point in my case? Are there any special recommendations here?
 

Benutzer200

2021-12-28 14:44:49
  • #4
Unfortunately, I have to write a bit more, since one is not allowed to post only quotes...
 

Wasistdennhier

2022-01-06 16:48:41
  • #5
A bit off topic, but maybe someone can help me. We actually wanted the connection for the NanoHD in the middle of the OG hallway ceiling. The electrician apparently did not understand that correctly and now installed it as follows: Of course, this is not optimal, as it is not central but in the corner. Adjacent is only drywall. Will the performance of a NanoHD decrease significantly compared to central installation?
 

guckuck2

2022-01-06 18:07:14
  • #6
Corners are always annoying. The practice will show.
 

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