Fortinet AP400 Series, Installation Manual

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Installing AP433i 42
provides the least obstructed communications path. On a wall, orient the AP433i horizon-
tally so that you can read the Fortinet logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this ori-
entation provides optimum MIMO performance.
• We recommend planning for about 50 clients per radio (or per interference region) if you
plan to use Virtual Port and plan to have phones as clients. For a data-only installation, plan
up to 128 clients per radio, meaning 384 for AP433i. Refer to the Fortinet Deployment
Guides on the support site for more information.
• Access to wall outlet or a to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch
servicing the controller.
AP433i is designed to provide 180 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below.
Plan placement with this pattern in mind.
Figure 19: Coverage Pattern for AP433i When Ceiling Mounted
Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:
• Install APs toward the center of the building.
•
Place APs about 80 feet apart.
• Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric ser-
vice panels.
AP433is Operating Band Configuration
Due to the spectrum scanning capability implemented in the AP433is models, users must
ensure that the three radios provided by the AP are configured to specific bands and channels
for optimal operation.
Install the Access Point
AP433i ships with a mounting bracket included in the box. This bracket is intended for installa-
tion as a wall-mount; for mounting on a ceiling, no bracket is typically required. See the follow-
ing sections for more specific details.
Mount AP433i in any of the following ways:
•
“Mount AP433i Horizontally on a Shelf” on page 43
• “Mount AP433i Vertically on a Wall” on page 43
ceiling
floor