EnGenius EAP900H - Considerations for Wireless Installation

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This section will guide you through the installation
process. Placement of the EnGenius EAP900H is essential
to maximize the Access Point’s performance. Avoid placing
the EAP900H in an enclosed space such as a closet,
cabinet,orstairwell.
Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices can often
not be pre-determined due to a number of unknown
obstacles in the environment in which the device is
deployed. Obstacles such as the number, thickness,
and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that
the EAP900H’s wireless signals must pass through
can weaken the signal. Here are some key guidelines
for allowing the EAP900H to have an optimal wireless
range during setup.
• Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP900H
and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling
canreducethesignalstrength,resultinginaloweroverallsignal
strength.
• Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door and/or
aluminum stubs may haveasignicant negative effect onthe
signal strength of the EAP900H. Locate your wireless devices
carefully so the signal can pass through drywall and/or open
doorways.Materialssuchasglass,steel,metal,concrete,water
(example:shtanks),mirrors,lecabinets,and/orbrickcanalso
diminish wireless signal strength.
• Interference from your other electrical devices and/or appliances
that generate RF noise can also diminish the EAP900H’s signal
strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or
cordless phones.
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