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Before You Begin
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
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Physical environment
: Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or
filled areas. The less cluttered the operating environment, the greater the wireless
range.
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Obstructions, building materials, and sources of interference
: Physical obstructions,
such as concrete pillars, steel beams, filing cabinets, buildings, or trees, can block or
hinder wireless communication. Avoid installing the Access Point in an environment
where there is an obstruction between sending and receiving devices. A number of
machines and electronic devices that emit radio waves – cranes, wireless phones,
microwave ovens, satellite dishes – interfere with and block wireless signals. Building
materials used in construction also influence radio signal penetration. For example,
drywall construction permits greater range than concrete blocks.
For more Access Point placement guidelines, refer to
“Determine the Optimal Mounting
Location and Orientation”
.
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and
Orientation
The location and orientation that you choose for the Access Point play a critical role in the
performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recommends installing
the Access Point away from obstructions and sources of interference and ensuring that the
Access Point’s dome is pointing in the general direction of its wireless clients.
NOTE:
The following orientation figures apply to the 2.4GHz radio antenna that is built
into the 7762-T AP. For information on the external 5GHZ antennas (not supplied), refer to
“(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas”
on
page 51
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