XGnnnW (and XGS) models in network/server enclosures

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.

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?

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?

Hi,

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

Ian

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).