Omnidirectional Antennas
Ceiling antennas

The Cisco 2.2 dBi ceiling mount diversity patch antenna is pictured in Figure . It is designed for mounting to the metal grid of a suspended ceiling. This antenna is more aesthetically pleasing than the rubber ducky. Its low profile allows it to remain unnoticed in the ceiling. It comes with a clip that permits it to be mounted to a drop ceiling cross member. The dimensions and radiation pattern are shown in Figures and .

The Cisco 5.2 dBi ceiling mount omnidirectional antenna, shown in Figure is designed to be mounted to the metal grid of a suspended ceiling. It should be mounted with the bolt-hole end pointing to the ceiling. This antenna is not a good choice for schools or hospitals that have low ceilings. This is because the antenna tends to be bumped and possibly damaged. This antenna is vertically polarized, but it does have a slightly downward tilted beam. This allows its coverage pattern to cover the areas below the ceiling. The dimensions and radiation pattern are shown in Figures and .


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