Dell PowerConnect W-IAP130 Series Instant Access Point
| Installation Guide
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5. Configure each IAP.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the access point on a ceiling rail (using the included adapter) or on a wall (using the wall mount
adapter, sold separately). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area
and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/
interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase
and adjusted for in RF plan.
Unidentified Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation
phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an AP to its fixed
location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:
Cement and brick
Objects that contain water
Metal
Microwave ovens
Wireless phones and headsets
CAUTION: Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Network
administrators responsible for the configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast regulations.
Specifically, access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.
NOTE: Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the access points so that only authorized network
administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP configuration, see the
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant
Access Point Quick Start Guide
and
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Dell PowerConnect W-Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide
at
support.dell.com.
