Project Overview

  • 40 new outdoor APs installed
  • Project timeline:
    • Start and early talks: Fall/Winter 2017
    • Design, initial site survey, planning: Spring 2018 through Fall 2018
    • Installation began: Late Fall 2018
    • Installation complete:  Early Spring 2019


Quick Stats

  • 40 new APs (bringing total outdoor AP count to 67)
  • Total outdoor coverage approximation post install: ~8 acres
  • New coverage along approximately 5000 feet of sidewalk and walkways
  • Unique clients seen on outdoor APs (samples taken on similar Mondays between 6a-6p)
    • Before upgrade: 466
    • After upgrade: 7,413


Hardware Specifics

  • Aruba models used:  AP-365 (x34) and AP-374 (x6)
  • Aruba Mounts used
    • AP-270-MNT-V1
    • AP-270-MNT-H1
  • Mounting style breakdown
    • 6 bollards
    • 24 direct to building
    • 10 on existing light poles
  • APs with direct CAT6A (POE) runs: 28
  • APs utilizing powered fiber: 12
  • Powered Fiber Information
    • GE Pulsar Edge Shelf with SPS Controller
      • Model: SPS841A_0I6R_USB_DS
    • Commscope 2-port universal mount POE extender
      • Model: PFU-P-C-0-060-02
    • Commscope Powered Fiber Cable
      • 4 fiber single mode
      • 16 awg
  • Bollard Information
    • Bollard pole body and base = custom
    • Dry box = Dura Dry Box (12"W X 17"L X 12"H)
    • Antenna = Tessco/TerraWave M6060060MO1D3607O


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