1. Professional Wi-Fi Installation Solutions
Oberon
For
Higher Education and Cisco
Professional Wi-Fi Installation Solutions
Bree Murphy, RCDD
National Training, Applications Engineer sh

2. Agenda – 20 minutes Oberon Company Overview
Higher Education & Cisco
Agenda – 20 minutes
Oberon Company Overview
Oberon and Cisco Partnership
Higher Ed WiFi AP Mounting Options
Higher Ed “Application Specific” WiFi Mounting Solutions

3. Higher Education & Cisco
Oberon Company Review
Oberon is a family-owned business. The world HQ is located in beautiful State College, PA
Products are manufactured and stocked in New Kensington, PA
We started the company providing Wireless Site Surveys, and quickly realized the need for unique and effective AP mounting options. Many of the designs are the result of customer input and suggestions.
Oberon’s products are designed and tested by an experienced technical staff with extensive wireless networking survey, design, and installation experience. Oberon's products are also tested by Cisco Wireless teams.

4. Higher Education & Cisco
Oberon Company Review
Oberon is the original designer and manufacturer of WiFi Access Point mounting options since 1999
Many of the designs are the result of customer input and suggestions
All products are tested by experienced engineers
Since 1999, Oberon, Inc. has been providing products and services to integrators and end users of wireless LAN WiFi network products.
We started the company providing Wireless Site Surveys, and quickly realized the need for unique and effective AP mounting options. Many of the designs are the result of customer input and suggestions.
Oberon’s products are designed and tested by an experienced technical staff with extensive wireless networking survey, design, and installation experience. Oberon's products have been tested with most of the industry-leading wireless networking vendor products.

5. Oberon Company Review Oberon products are used to support
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Oberon Company Review
Oberon products are used to support
challenging areas within Universities
WiFi network designs
Simplify future moves, adds and changes
Oberon’s products have helped thousands of Universities
to achieve reliable, secure, and aesthetic professional WiFi
installations
WiFi is quickly becoming the “second” utility in most Educational facilities.
Oberon's wireless enclosures and mounting options are used where the RF coverage, infrastructure security, environmental robustness, and aesthetics are paramount in the network design and implementation. With the WiFi standards quickly evolving to faster speeds, and need for more bandwidth, APs upgrades are inevitable. Oberon provides product to simplify removing and replacing APs.

6. OBERON AND CISCO

7. Oberon and Cisco Registered Cisco Technology Partner
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Oberon and Cisco
Registered Cisco Technology Partner
The only specialized WiFi mounting manufacturer in the
Cisco Solutions Partner Program
All products are tested by experienced Cisco engineers
We are both the Recognized product category leader
Largest variety of solutions for
Higher Education   
Oberon is a recognized product category leader. We are a Registered Cisco Technology Partner and an Aruba Networks Ecosystem Partner
We are the ONLY specialized manufacture of wireless access point mounting solutions in the Cisco Solutions Partner Program.   

8. Higher Ed – WiFi Mounting Solutions
Higher Education & Cisco
Higher Ed – WiFi Mounting Solutions
Paint; Acrylic, or Polane T Polyurethane Enamel
All Products Are:
Virtually transparent to the signal
Paintable
Compliant with NEC codes and UL where required

9. Eliminate holes/Gaps and Provide Security
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Eliminate holes/Gaps and Provide Security
Lockable Ceiling Tile Enclosure
Model 1077-CCOAP
After
Before
Before
Economical 2’ x 2’ Lockable ceiling mount
Eliminates the need to poke holes in the ceiling tile
Interchangeable doors permit simple migration to new
access points and antennas

10. Conceal Cable Hard Ceiling Mount Higher Education & Cisco
Before
Conceal Cable
Hard Ceiling Mount
Simplifies deployment in hard ceilings
Trims can be exchanged with AP upgrades
Has enough room for equipment cord slack
Provides a professional finish
After
Back box creates an
effective dust barrier
Model 1042-CCOAP-Old constr
Model 1043-CCOAP-New constr

11. Hard Wall Options – Right Angle Brackets
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Hard Wall Options – Right Angle Brackets
For those who want to mount the AP in the preferred horizontal position
Wall mounted WAPs are generally mounted directly over the TO, E-box, or raceway
TIA-162-A recommends Cat 6a, which has larger OD – maintaining proper bend radius,
cord slack, and concealing the cable is how we can help
Cisco M-Gig Network Switches – 2.5Gbps/5Gbps, Cat5e/Cat6 – NBASE-T technology
Today, patch cord installation into the WAP is becoming a huge conversation, predominantly when mounting WAPs on the wall. The reason behind this, when the WAPs are placed directly over TO or electrical boxes, or perhaps the horizontal is coming in through a hole in the wall, customers must find an easy way to terminate the horizontal cable, along with attaching an equipment cord, maintain the bend radius, and provide enough room for cord slack, while concealing all of this. This is a real tight fit. To make matters more complicated, TSB recommends Cat 6a cable for all wireless installations due to the fast evolving technologies that are requiring higher bandwidth. Well 10gig Cat 6a cords have a larger diameter. With a larger diameter, the allowed bend radius, is smaller. TIA specifies that the patch cord bend radius be only 4x the cables’ diameter. So with slack in patch cords, it is clear that mounting options for the WAPs must have sufficient room for the placement of the patch cord. I just want to note, that many manufactures have a smaller diameter patch cord, which makes it a lot
Easier for WAP connections, however, due to smaller gage size (28awg,) channel links have to be de-rated. That’s a whole another topic, and should be discussed with your cable manufacturer. Some manufactures also have very short patch cords, like 6 to 8”. This will all depend on the cabling manufacturer that your customer uses. Oberon has taken great consideration of these issues, and we can provide solutions that solve this issue.
Model 1012
Model 1011
Model 1006-CCOAP

12. Hard Wall Options cont – More flush to the wall
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Hard Wall Options cont – More flush to the wall
Model
Has large enough cut-outs for equipment cords, and cable, preserving bend radius
Can be mounted directly over TO, or electrical box
Has enough room for equipment cord slack

13. Where Security is a concern
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Where Security is a concern
Hard Wall and Ceiling – Lockable Mounts
Model
Model
Compact, non-metallic enclosure secures and protects WAPs in residence halls, hotels, retail locations and other indoor venues. This rugged ABS plastic enclosure is virtually transparent to wireless signals so WAPs with integrated antennas or small detachable antennas may be protected. The box can be mounted directly over the telecommunication outlet, and cable raceway or conduit can be conveniently terminated.
Wall mount lock box to physically protect APs
Can mount directly over TO, to raceway, or ceiling conduit

14. Solutions for Cisco 2800/3800 Series
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Solutions for Cisco 2800/3800 Series
802.11ac Wave 2 – Feature packed
New form factor- Heavier and larger
Cisco does not recommend the AIR-BRACKET-3
Cisco recommends Oberon in their Deployment guide for physical installation
Protected, secure, and an aesthetic professional appearance
“If you have this bracket currently installed and are migrating to the newer AP 2800 and AP 3800 series, you may be able to still use the existing tile and leverage the new in-tile mount available from Oberon Wireless (a Cisco partner).”
Cisco released their 3800 WAP, with the Wave 2 standard technology. This is a heavy unit. According to the spec sheet, it weighs 4.6 lbs. Cisco Installation documentation specifies Oberon as the mounting alternative to the AIR-BRACKET-3.
Access Point Physical Hardware and Mounting Options

15. Cisco 2800/3800 Series cont… Recessed Ceiling Mount Kits w/Trim Piece
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Before
Cisco 2800/3800 Series cont…
Recessed Ceiling Mount Kits w/Trim Piece
Flush to the ceiling
Trim is interchangeable
Quick deployment
Stable, secure, and aesthetic professional appearance
Easy cable installation
After
Cisco just released their 3800 WAP, with the Wave 2 standard technology. This is a heavy unit. According to the spec sheet, it weighs 4.6 lbs. Cisco Installation documentation specifies Oberon as the mounting alternative to the AIR-BRACKET-3.
1) Model 1040-CCOAP3800
(Use your own tile)
2) Model 1044-CCOAP3800
(Replaces the 2x2 tile)

16. Cisco 2800/3800 Series cont… Ceiling Tile Enclosure w/Lockable Door
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Before
Cisco 2800/3800 Series cont…
Ceiling Tile Enclosure w/Lockable Door
Flush to the ceiling
AP mounts in the door
Interchangeable doors for easy migration
Quick deployment
Stable, secure, and aesthetic professional appearance
Easy cable installation
Back box creates a dust barrier
Model 1047-CCOAP3800
(Replaces the 2x2 tile)

17. Cisco 2800/3800 Series cont… Hard Wall and Beam Mount/Open Ceilings
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Cisco 2800/3800 Series cont…
Hard Wall and Beam Mount/Open Ceilings
Model 1008-AP3800-COVER
Model 1006-CCOAP-3800

18. Higher Ed Application Specific WiFi Mounting Options
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Higher Ed
Application Specific WiFi Mounting Options
Hot Spots
Stadiums
Basketball Arenas
Dorms
Auditoriums

19. Dorm Rooms – Hard Wall Mount
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Dorm Rooms – Hard Wall Mount
Compact wall or ceiling mount box to physically protect WAPs
Transparent to the wireless signal
Can mount directly over TO, to raceway
Deep enough for a biscuit jack, and patch cord
Tamper resistant screws
Many compact WAPs fasten to a telecommunications outlet low on the wall, vulnerable to tampering, disconnect, or accidental damage. This compact, non-metallic plastic box protects the WAP and cables connected to it. Deep enough to surface mount WAPs with a biscuit jack, and preserve the patch cord bend radius. The low-profile 1017 is molded from durable ABS plastic, and is transparent to the wireless signal. Box cover has tamper-resistant screws. Comes in white or black.
Model 1017 Non-metallic box

20. Basketball Arenas – Gyms
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Basketball Arenas – Gyms
Hard wall/ceiling - Impact resistant
Model
Physically protects APs
Lock boxes ( , 1024)
Impact resistant, NEMA 4
Low profile (1015, 1020)
Mounts directly over TO, Electrical
box, raceway
Model 1020
Could also use lock boxes in dorm rooms.
Model 1024

21. Open Ceilings Hanging Conduit Where Ceiling/Wall Mount is Not Possible
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Open Ceilings
Where Ceiling/Wall Mount is Not Possible
Model 0900-HC
Hanging Conduit
Low profile hinged box
Knockouts on 2 sidewalls
Standards compliant termination of cable inside of box

22. Parking Garages Higher Education and Cisco
WiFi Garage card readers are quickly emerging
NEMA 4 rated protection, low profile box
Weather, Temperature, Tampering, Impact
resistance
This model comes with a right angle bracket to
mount the AP in the preferred horizontal position
WiFi card readers in parking garages are quickly emerging.
Model 1020-RAB

23. High Ceiling Venues Higher Education and Cisco
Model 1008-WAP-COVER
Model 1008-AP3800-COVER
Mount WAPs in open ceilings with this convenient beam clamp. Quickly install WAP in preferred horizontal orientation. Includes two beam clamps and a paintable, plastic vanity cover which is virtually transparent to wireless signal. Conduit, raceways, and cable can be terminated in the bracket to for a clean appearance. The access point can be locked in place using the WAP manufacturer’s locking features. includes features for mounting Cisco AIR-BRACKET directly to the right angle bracket
Open ceilings, convenient beam clamp, with paintable vanity cover
Rapid deployment, keeping the AP in the preferred horizontal position
Locked in place with Cisco’s AP locking features
Includes features for mounting Cisco’s AIR-BRACKET

24. High Ceiling Venues cont…
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High Ceiling Venues cont…
Customize the appearance of CISCO HLA
(Hyper Location Antenna) APs
Transparent to the wireless signal
Paintable
Oberon’s 33-HLA-COVER  customizes the appearance of the popular Cisco Hyper Location Antenna (HLA) and WAPs. The vanity cover is made from a wireless signal transparent plastic, and can be attached directly to the Cisco enterprise WAPs. The 33-HLA-COVER is paintable so you can customize the color of the antenna and WAP to partially conceal the WAP or compliment interior color schemes. Coloring the vanity cover does not void the manufacturer’s warranty. Includes cover fasteners.
Model 33-HLA-COVER

25. High Ceiling Venues cont…
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High Ceiling Venues cont…
Model 1010
Model 1011
Auditoriums
Right angle brackets
2 Axis articulating bracket for patch
Antenna – for signal pattern control
Under balconies
Model 1013 – 2 Axis
Model 3010 – NEMA 4

26. Economical 2’ x 2’ locking ceiling tile enclosure
Model 1047-LPDOME
Universal Enclosure, Non-metallic dome
The 1047 intended to replace the older models, 1052, and Locking, 2' x 2' suspended ceiling tile enclosure, mounts and secures wireless access point with non-detachable or internal antennas. This steel enclosure replaces a standard ceiling tile, and its larger back-box is suitable for larger access points and antennas. The interchangeable door simplifies access point and antenna changes. Access points can be mounted in the door or inside the enclosure with the configurations with the dome.
Economical 2’ x 2’ locking ceiling tile enclosure
Attractive, textured, powder-coat finish matches most ceilings
Back box is an effective dust barrier

27. Rugged enclosure to resemble a light fixture Fits most Cisco WAPs
NEMA 4 capability with gasket in the cover
Deep enough for a biscuit jack, and patch cord
Aesthetic and economical, Oberon’s Model 1018 is a rugged enclosure designed to protect most vendors’ wireless access points in many environments.  The 1018 is injection molded  with UV-stabilized polycarbonate, and includes a captured gasket in the cover to provide a NEMA 4 capability for outdoor installations. The screw-on, white polycarbonate cover is virtually transparent to wireless signals. Internal bracket is designed to simplify access point installation.
Model 1018-WH Wall mount Polycarbonate

28. Stadiums - NEMA 4 Enclosures
WiFi Market Update & Product Review
Stadiums - NEMA 4 Enclosures
Model 3010
Model 3010 NEMA 4 Enclosure
New. The Model 3010 protects WAPs mounted beneath seats in high density WiFi deployments in public venues. The 3010 is large enough for most enterprise WAPs, yet is compact enough to fit under the seat without impeding foot space. This unit is comprised of a thermoformed, durable Thermoform plastic cover, aluminum back plane and gasket. The plastic can be easily drilled for cable egress, and when properly sealed providing a NEMA4 capability. As always, transparent to wireless signals, and paintable.
Protects the AP from weather, pressure spray, spilled liquids
Impact resistant, UV stabilized
Comes with a pivoting T-Bar inside the box
Fits under seats, up in the corner under balconies or on
steps that the public doesn’t access.

29. Stadiums - NEMA 4 Enclosures
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Stadiums - NEMA 4 Enclosures
Model 1020 Compact NEMA 4 enclosure
for under seat WAP mount
This compact NEMA 4 enclosures are designed specifically to protect WAPs in challenging environments. This rugged polycarbonate enclosure protects the WAP from weather, pressure spray, spilling liquids, dust, and impacts. It is transparent to wireless signal. Very high ceilings in Auditoriums, stadiums, and large classrooms, have the potential to create interference. Also it may not be possible to mount the APs in the ceiling. So an alternative is to mount APs underneath seating to achieve the density required. Or mount the Aps on the wall with a right angle bracket.
Model 1020-RAB w/Right Angle
Bracket for wall mount
Physically protects from challenging environments
Fits most Cisco WAPs
Auditoriums, stadiums, large classrooms

30. Stadiums – Hand Rail Enclosure
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Stadiums – Hand Rail Enclosure
New Hand rail model Available upon request.
Clam shell Acrylic/PVC alloy plastic enclosure designed to protect wireless access point and antenna when mounted on handrails in auditorium or stadium. Center plane fastens to handrail. Capable of NEMA 3R performance for indoor/outdoor environments when properly sealed.
Physically protects AP and antenna
Auditoriums and stadiums
NEMA 3R
Available upon request
Model 3020

31. Hot Spots Higher Education and Cisco Vanity cover for Cisco IW3700
UV capped for exposure to direct sunlight
This is an indoor/outdoor cover and mounting solution for Cisco’s Industrial Wireless This is a paintable Gray Acrylic/PVC Alloy plastic vanity cover; UV capped for exposure to direct sunlight
Model 33-IW3700-COVER

32. Hot Spots cont… Higher Education and Cisco Model 1024-C Compact NEMA 4
Model 1020-RAB
w/Pole Mount Kit
Model 1024-C Compact NEMA 4
Rugged polycarbonate enclosure protects
the WAP from weather, pressure spray,
spilling liquids
Impact resistant
UV stabilized
NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, 13
Virtually transparent to the signal
Model

33. Hot Spots cont… In Design phase Model 3030 Outdoor or indoor hot spots
Secures the WAP in the top
Large enough for AP & external
antenna
UV stabilized
Height is optional
In Design phase
Model 3030

34. Thank you for your time! Higher Education and Cisco
Thank you for participating.