Proxim RANGELAN2 7510, User Manual

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Proper antenna placement can help improve range. Here are some guidelines:
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The antenna should be placed so that it emits its signal in the appropriate direc-
tion. For example, the standard antenna shipped with the unit should be
mounted vertically. Higher gain omnidirectional antennas may be mounted
upside down to the ceiling or a beam. The omnidirectional antenna emits its
signal from all sides of the antenna, but not from the top or bottom. The direc-
tional antenna typically emits a beam only from a front face plate in a horizontal
direction; this type of antenna should be mounted against a wall.
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Place the antenna as high as possible. In an office environment, try to place it
above cubicle walls.
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Do not place a sheet of metal (like a filing cabinet) between two antennas.
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Two antennas that are communicating should be in the same plane. For ex-
ample, do not lie one antenna on its side and have its partner standing upright.