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About Wi-Fi Placement
Certain building materials are particularly effective at blocking Wi-Fi signals (see table below)
and should be taken into consideration when locating the GigaSpire BLAST u6me. Line of
sight is not necessary since MIMO technology takes advantage of reflections in the
over-the-air path to carry additional data. However, Calix recommends that when possible,
Calix GigaSpires should be placed in a centralized location within the home to yield the best
possible results for Wi-Fi coverage.
Building Materials and Their Effect on Wi-Fi Signals
Material Wi-Fi Attenuation
Wood, Drywall, Particle Board, Tile Low
Glass Low
Water Medium
Bricks, Cinder Block Medium
Plaster, Stucco High
Concrete High
Tinted or Low-E Glass (metalized) Very High
Metal Very High
Note: The lower the attenuation, the better the performance.
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