ᐅ Which access point is suitable for wall mounting?

Hello everyone,
we recently moved into our newly built semi-detached house (basement, ground floor, 1st floor, attic). During the planning phase, we intended to have a network socket installed in the center of each floor at ceiling height. However, an outlet on the ceiling was not easily feasible for the electrician due to various reasons, so we had to go with a wall installation.

Currently, I am still undecided between Unifi and TP Link Omada for my entire network. The main question for me now is which access point is the right one. WiFi 6 would be nice, but I don’t currently have any devices that support it, so it’s not strictly necessary.

I have the impression that access points designed for ceiling mounting generally perform “better” than those intended for wall mounting. Therefore, I’m wondering if it might make more sense, for example, to hang a NanoHD on the wall at ceiling height rather than choosing a “lower-quality” access point designed specifically for wall mounting. It also seems like there are significantly more access points available for ceiling mounting. I can hardly imagine that so many people actually have network sockets installed in the ceiling.
I would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance for any tips.

Thanks to you all.

C.beckmann1986 schrieb:

Basically, my question now is which access point is the right one.

There is no single "right" access point.

C.beckmann1986 schrieb:

I have the feeling that ceiling-mounted APs perform “better” than those designed for wall mounting.

Mounting on the ceiling has the advantage that the access point can provide even 360-degree coverage all around. Wall mounting is always somewhat less optimal, although that is really a minor issue.

C.beckmann1986 schrieb:

Would it perhaps make more sense to just mount the NanoHD on the wall at ceiling height, for example?

That’s not a good idea. A device designed for ceiling installation placed on a wall will radiate mostly to the sides and up and down—so circular, but for example, not forward or backward.

C.beckmann1986 schrieb:

I can’t imagine that so many people have network sockets installed in the ceiling.

Those users then use APs designed for wall mounting, such as the Unifi In Wall.

So, would it be better to have a wall-mounted access point in my case?
Are there any specific recommendations?

C.beckmann1986 schrieb:

Are there any special recommendations here?

Benutzer200 schrieb:

For example, the Unifi In Wall.

Unfortunately, I have to add something else, since you are not allowed to post only quotes...

A bit off-topic, but maybe someone can help me.
We originally wanted to install the connection for the NanoHD in the center of the upper floor hallway ceiling.
Apparently, the electrician misunderstood and installed it as shown below:

This is obviously not ideal, since it’s not centrally located but in the corner, directly next to drywall only.
Will the performance of a NanoHD be significantly reduced compared to a central installation?

Corners are always tricky. Time will tell in practice.