Patent ID: 8417302
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. An access point for wireless communication, comprising: a first housing including a first wireless communication radio, the first housing including at least one antenna connector, wherein the first housing include a slot for coupling to the second housing, and the second housing includes a cover that is made of a similar material as the first housing, so that when the second housing is installed into the slot to couple to the first housing, the cover covers the slot and matches the appearance of the access point; and at least one antenna module removably coupled to the first housing, wherein the at least one antenna module includes a second housing and an internal antenna disposed in an interior of the second housing, wherein the at least one antenna module includes a mating connector by which the at least one antenna module is removably coupled to the first housing by joining with the at least one antenna connector.