A county courthouse design package calls for an AP in a long public hallway and lists directional external antennas instead of the usual omnidirectional internals. What antenna consideration should the technician honor when selecting and installing that AP?
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Short Explanation
Think of a hallway like a bowling lane—you want the ball to roll down the lane, not bounce into every side room. Directional antennas aim the RF where the design says people walk. Honor that call-out instead of improvising an omni spray.
Full Explanation
AP selection and install planning include antenna type and pattern, not only the AP chassis. For a long corridor, directional external antennas concentrate energy along the intended coverage path and reduce waste into adjacent spaces. Substituting omnidirectional antennas or relocating the AP outdoors changes the designed pattern and can create both coverage gaps and unintended interference.