ᐅ Unifi NanoHD on a Concrete Ceiling – What Type of Junction Box Should Be Used?
Created on: 6 Nov 2020 13:32
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BananaJoe
Hello everyone,
I’m wondering what type of mounting box would be best to install in a precast concrete ceiling to easily mount a Wi-Fi access point (the plan is to use a Unifi NanoHD, or possibly the already available Access Point AC Pro for now) without a suspended ceiling.
The architect suggests a HaloX 180, but that seems a bit excessive to me. Especially if, at least in the longer term, the NanoHD is going to be mounted on the ceiling. It only has a diameter of 16cm (6.3 inches) and therefore might not fully cover the HaloX or its mineral fiber panel.
Is it possible to install a standard flush-mounted box in such a precast concrete ceiling (apparently from Dennert, if that’s relevant)? I imagine it could be used to house the CAT cable, keystone jack, and a short patch cable, with the access point then installed on top. Would there be enough space for that?
Are there any better solutions?
Thanks in advance!
I’m wondering what type of mounting box would be best to install in a precast concrete ceiling to easily mount a Wi-Fi access point (the plan is to use a Unifi NanoHD, or possibly the already available Access Point AC Pro for now) without a suspended ceiling.
The architect suggests a HaloX 180, but that seems a bit excessive to me. Especially if, at least in the longer term, the NanoHD is going to be mounted on the ceiling. It only has a diameter of 16cm (6.3 inches) and therefore might not fully cover the HaloX or its mineral fiber panel.
Is it possible to install a standard flush-mounted box in such a precast concrete ceiling (apparently from Dennert, if that’s relevant)? I imagine it could be used to house the CAT cable, keystone jack, and a short patch cable, with the access point then installed on top. Would there be enough space for that?
Are there any better solutions?
Thanks in advance!
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Stefan2.8428 May 2021 13:19I’ll take a look at it. I’m looking for the simplest solution. Just a list I can work through, and then it’s done.... 🙂
Fritzbox -> patch cable -> switch -> patch cable to different ports of the patch panel -> keystone modules -> short patch cable -> access point
You simply connect the Cloud Key to the switch.
Using a browser on any device in your network, you log into the Cloud Key and set up the Unifi devices. I can't provide much help with the setup, as it was a long time ago for me and I don't have a Unifi switch. I think I watched videos by Idomix.
You simply connect the Cloud Key to the switch.
Using a browser on any device in your network, you log into the Cloud Key and set up the Unifi devices. I can't provide much help with the setup, as it was a long time ago for me and I don't have a Unifi switch. I think I watched videos by Idomix.
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Stefan2.8428 May 2021 13:35Is the CloudKey always connected then?
Yep, that is your controller. Once the access points (APs) are set up, you usually don’t need it anymore, but it can be useful for monitoring if you want to add more UniFi devices. If not, a Windows device with the controller software installed will also work, where you only start the controller when needed.
Maybe a bit of info in case you don’t know: when you set up an access point in the controller, you can transfer the settings to any additional APs, saving you from configuring them again. Quite practical.
Maybe a bit of info in case you don’t know: when you set up an access point in the controller, you can transfer the settings to any additional APs, saving you from configuring them again. Quite practical.
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Stefan2.8429 May 2021 10:25I now have 2 working access points. One is in the attic and one on the ground floor. They also switch between each other. That works quite well. Can I now integrate the Wi-Fi from the Fritzbox, which is located in the basement? It still has its own Wi-Fi. Or do I need to use a third access point for that?
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