Finally ceiling mounted my AP6-Pro

[SimonNZ91]

After weeks of removing asbestos-filled stippled ceiling, plaster boarding, sanding and painting… I finally got the opportunity to ceiling mount my AP6-Pro.

Sanding this beam has caused me so much trauma

AP6-Pro with LIFX Downlights

After watching @Alta-Chase’s great videos on how to mount the AP, I had no issues locking it on. I actually had to remove it and re-install the mount as I measured incorrectly and had a slightly exposed ethernet cable (much to the chagrin of my wife). Second time mounting was just as easy. P.S, this is what happens when you let network engineers on the tools.

I’ve already given feedback on Alta and their APs in the past:

AP6-Pro and Dashboard Impressions

I’ve used quite a range of managed WiFi brands in my career and Alta is one of the first brands in a while to get me genuinely excited. Some of the highlights for me: A clean user interface - It’s often looked over but having a web UI that’s appealing to the eye and isn’t too utilitarian is super important. Particularly when you’re selling it to a customer and the interface is one of the first things they comment on. Very straightforward to set up - I appreciate SDN that is simple to configur…

AP6-Pro Desk-Mount Performance

[IMG_3592] Just a quick shout out to the Alta hardware designers! I’m super impressed with the performance of the AP even when it’s sitting on a table. It’s clear that the radiation pattern was designed with this application in mind. My place is two-storey and I’m in the process of removing asbestos from the roof of the first floor so ceiling mounting isn’t an option. Plugged in the AP6-Pro and placed in on my office desk and have WiFi everywhere I need it!

Needless to say I’m super impressed with the performance of the AP as well as the FANTASTIC support from the team.

For those who are interested in purchasing Alta APs, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about my experience with them.

[Niels]

Looks nice and clean.

[Alta-MattH]

Looks awesome, and haha about “sanding that beam” I can imagine

[Alta-Chase]

@SimonNZ91 Looks great! Especially like the LIFX Downlights shot!

[SimonNZ91]

Having this many IoT devices is why I went WiFi-6. The AP6-Pro handles them like a champ!