Every WLAN deployment is different. When engineering an in-building
solution, varying facility sizes, construction materials, and interior
divisions raise a host of transmission and multipath considerations. When
implementing a building-to-building solution, distance, physical obstructions
between facilities, and number of transmission points involved must be
accounted for.
Cisco provides a complete solution for any WLAN
deployment including cables, mounting hardware, and accessories. First,
low-loss cable extends the length between any Cisco Aironet bridge and the
antenna. Low-loss cable provides installation flexibility without a significant
sacrifice in range. Next, a bulkhead extender is a flexible antenna cable that
extends AP cabling typically within an enclosure. In addition to cables, a Yagi
articulating mount adds swiveling capability to mast-mounted Yagi antennas.
Finally, it is important to prevent damage to the network by using a lightning
arrestor which helps prevent damage due to lightning-induced surges or static
electricity.