Wireless Access Point (WAP) Installation

Each wireless access point requires a Cat6 (or Cat6A for Wi-Fi 6E) cable drop from the access point mounting location to the nearest PoE switch in the telecom room. The cable run must comply with ANSI/TIA-568 horizontal cabling limits (295-foot maximum cable run). The PoE switch provides both network connectivity and electrical power to the access point through the single Cat6 cable.

Access point density depends on the floor plan size, construction type (open plan versus office walls), user device density, and the throughput requirements of the applications in use. A general rule for standard office environments is one access point per 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. High-density environments (conference rooms, auditoriums, trading floors) require higher densities. Commercial Cabling Company installs WAP cabling based on a coverage plan developed by the client's IT team or network engineer.

Commercial Cabling Company's scope is the physical cabling infrastructure — installing the Cat6 drops, mounting hardware, and PoE connections for each access point location. Wireless controller configuration, SSID setup, and RF channel planning are performed by the client's IT team or a wireless network specialist. Commercial Cabling Company coordinates directly with the wireless vendor or IT team to ensure all cabling drops are installed at the correct locations before hardware mounting.