EnGenius EW310AP, User Manual

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Before You Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius EWS310AP/EWS320AP essential to
maximize the Access Point’s performance. Avoid placing the EWS310AP/EWS320AP 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 EWS310AP/EWS320AP’s wireless signals must pass through can weaken the signal. Here are some
key guidelines for allowing the EWS310AP/EWS320AP to have an optimal wireless range during setup.
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Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EWS310AP/EWS320AP and other network devices to a minimum. Each
wall and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in a lower overall signal strength.
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Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on the
signal strength of the EWS310AP/EWS320AP. 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: fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, and/or
brick can also diminish wireless signal strength.
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Interference from your other electrical devices and/or appliances that generate RF noise can also diminish the
EWS310AP/EWS320AP’s signal strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or cordless phones.