Wireless Access

I have a client with 4 Instant On AP22 devices in their primary office, and their connected warehouse, spanning 25,000 square feet with approximately 20 employees, currently lacks wireless coverage. The warehouse, linked through fiber connectivity, is a single-floor space with a ceiling height of around 20 feet.

I am contemplating whether the AP22 units would suffice for this setup or if opting for something like the 503 series would be more appropriate. My inclination is towards the AP22 due to its ease of management. While the 503 series offers down tilt antennas, I am still undecided on whether any of the access points will be mounted on the ceilings, as the installation details are still being worked out.

Thanks!
Alex

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Marcel Koedijk | MVP Expert 2023 | ACEP | ACMP | ACCP | ACDP | Ekahau ECSE | Not an HPE Employee | Opinions are my own
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See also this blog to get some idea about warehouse design.

https://blog.theitrebel.com/2018/08/27/warehouse-wireless-design-ideas/

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Marcel Koedijk | MVP Expert 2023 | ACEP | ACMP | ACCP | ACDP | Ekahau ECSE | Not an HPE Employee | Opinions are my own
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Original Message:
Sent: Jan 09, 2024 04:53 PM
From: mkk
Subject: AP Model Selection

Creating a warehouse WiFi design is the most difficult thing to make and depends on many factors.

 

For example, consider maximum height. But also the high damping that materials in the rack can provide, but the same rack is empty again a week later.

 

In the most common scenario, access points with directional antennas are installed in warehousing.

 

The AP-5xx series have downtime and can be placed up to approximately 10 meters (33 feet) high if it is a large open space. If there are many warehouse shelves, directional antennas are more likely to be chosen.

 

The Aruba Instant ON is intended for small (SOHO / non-enterprise) office environments and has limited configuration options compared to Aruba AP-5xx access points which are intended for enterprise environments. Aruba Instant ON and Aruba Instant are two total different products.

 

Aruba Instant ON is not covered in this community, so I refer you to https://community.arubainstanton.com/home.

 

My personal opinion is that the AP-5xx is better suited for warehouses and there are models available with both internal and external antennas.

 

If you have little experience with designing WiFi networks, I advise you to contact a hearing specialist.

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Marcel Koedijk | MVP Expert 2023 | ACEP | ACMP | ACCP | ACDP | Ekahau ECSE | Not an HPE Employee | Opinions are my own
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I appreciate your reply, very helpful. I agree with opting for a 5xx series. Also, thanks for sharing the link to the blog. 

Original Message:
Sent: Jan 09, 2024 04:53 PM
From: mkk
Subject: AP Model Selection

Creating a warehouse WiFi design is the most difficult thing to make and depends on many factors.

 

For example, consider maximum height. But also the high damping that materials in the rack can provide, but the same rack is empty again a week later.

 

In the most common scenario, access points with directional antennas are installed in warehousing.

 

The AP-5xx series have downtime and can be placed up to approximately 10 meters (33 feet) high if it is a large open space. If there are many warehouse shelves, directional antennas are more likely to be chosen.

 

The Aruba Instant ON is intended for small (SOHO / non-enterprise) office environments and has limited configuration options compared to Aruba AP-5xx access points which are intended for enterprise environments. Aruba Instant ON and Aruba Instant are two total different products.

 

Aruba Instant ON is not covered in this community, so I refer you to https://community.arubainstanton.com/home.

 

My personal opinion is that the AP-5xx is better suited for warehouses and there are models available with both internal and external antennas.

 

If you have little experience with designing WiFi networks, I advise you to contact a hearing specialist.

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Marcel Koedijk | MVP Expert 2023 | ACEP | ACMP | ACCP | ACDP | Ekahau ECSE | Not an HPE Employee | Opinions are my own
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Just note, mixing of ION and other Aruba Wi-Fi will not support seamless roaming between the two installations.

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Carson Hulcher, ACEX#110
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Original Message:
Sent: Jan 09, 2024 10:09 PM
From: alexltk0506
Subject: AP Model Selection

I appreciate your reply, very helpful. I agree with opting for a 5xx series. Also, thanks for sharing the link to the blog. 

Original Message:
Sent: Jan 09, 2024 04:53 PM
From: mkk
Subject: AP Model Selection

Creating a warehouse WiFi design is the most difficult thing to make and depends on many factors.

 

For example, consider maximum height. But also the high damping that materials in the rack can provide, but the same rack is empty again a week later.

 

In the most common scenario, access points with directional antennas are installed in warehousing.

 

The AP-5xx series have downtime and can be placed up to approximately 10 meters (33 feet) high if it is a large open space. If there are many warehouse shelves, directional antennas are more likely to be chosen.

 

The Aruba Instant ON is intended for small (SOHO / non-enterprise) office environments and has limited configuration options compared to Aruba AP-5xx access points which are intended for enterprise environments. Aruba Instant ON and Aruba Instant are two total different products.

 

Aruba Instant ON is not covered in this community, so I refer you to https://community.arubainstanton.com/home.

 

My personal opinion is that the AP-5xx is better suited for warehouses and there are models available with both internal and external antennas.

 

If you have little experience with designing WiFi networks, I advise you to contact a hearing specialist.

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Marcel Koedijk | MVP Expert 2023 | ACEP | ACMP | ACCP | ACDP | Ekahau ECSE | Not an HPE Employee | Opinions are my own