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Cisco Aironet Series 1700/2700/3700 Access Point Deployment Guide
 
  Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point
Figure 21 Example of How to Hang an AP Above the Ceiling Tiles
Note Installing APs above the ceiling tiles should only be done when mounting below the ceiling is not an 
option. The tiles must not be conductive; such installations can certainly degrade advanced RF features 
such as voice and location, so verify coverage and performance. Always try to mount the AP as close to 
the inside middle of the tile as possible, and avoid areas with obstructions (Figure 22).
Figure 22 Installing AP Above Ceiling Tiles: Pick An Area Clear of Obstructions and Avoid Ceiling Clutter
Stadium/Harsh Environments
Customers wishing to install the AP in harsh environments where it may be exposed to weather, such as sporting areas, 
stadiums, open garden areas, or warehouse freezers, may wish to use a NEMA type enclosure.