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XGnnnW (and XGS) models in network/server enclosures

Klaus Schmidt

One of my clients has a XG115w installed in a rackmount enclosure. Since they use the this WLAN only for guest internet access there were no connection issues reported. However, I am wondering about the reliability of such a setup since the antenna is inside the enclosure which acts as a cage being grounded. Does anyone experienced any connectivity issues and if so what can be/ has been done about it? (external antenna, move the XG outside the enclosure, ???)



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    If you are saying the unit is mounted inside a metal cabinet, then yes that would pose a problem, a problem for any wireless device.  You can relocate the unit outside of the cabinet, or deploy a separate wireless AP outside the cabinet.

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  • 0 in reply to BrucekConvergent

    Thanks for your reply, BrucekConvergent . Both options I did consider already and get the following response from our clients: If I need another AP, why should I pay the extra $$ for an internal AP? and If we leave the appliance outside the cabinet, it is exposed to uncontrolled access!

    So both options are not desirable. Any other ideas?

  • 0 in reply to BrucekConvergent

    Thanks for your reply, BrucekConvergent . Both options I did consider already and get the following response from our clients: If I need another AP, why should I pay the extra $$ for an internal AP? and If we leave the appliance outside the cabinet, it is exposed to uncontrolled access!

    So both options are not desirable. Any other ideas?

  • 0 in reply to Klaus Schmidt

    Hi,

    you could try an external aerial so AP is effectively external to the cabinet?

    Ian

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  • 0 in reply to Klaus Schmidt

    Sorry, but you are fighting the laws of physics -- this is not a Sophos issue per se.  Put ANY wireless AP in a metal cage, and you will diminish its ability to transmit wifi signals.  Rfcat_vk's suggestion of an external aerial might work as well.  Sophos does not sell these, so you'll have to find those on the secondary market.

    For such implementations I typically implement a standard firewall and external AP(s).

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    Advice given as posted on this forum does not construe a support relationship or other relationship with Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC or its subsidiaries.  Use the advice given at your own risk.

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