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Installation instructions
WaveLinx Wireless Area Controller (WAC)
Where to Mount the WAC
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Typically installed above the drop ceiling or high on the wall in the center of the space it will be controlling
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The WAC should be located so it has a good line-of-sight view of devices it will be communicating to.
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Within 300ft of the PoE switch or building LAN connection point
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At least 10 feet away from the building WiFi access points
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At least 15 feet away from concreate or metal structures
Where NOT to Mount the WAC
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Inside a metal enclosure or near large metal objects or walls
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Inside or near large concreate walls or spaces
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Do not mount inside electrical closet
WaveLinx design best practices
Design Consideration
Best Practice
Maximum Capability
Gateway/WAC Range
150 feet-250 feet LOS (no walls)
300 feet LOS
Number of Interior Walls
2 walls
3 walls
Distance from WAC to 1st WCL Device
150 feet
200 feet
Distance between WCL Devices
75 feet
150 feet
Number of Hops from WAC
4 hops
5 hops
Number of Areas per WAC
16
16
Number of Zones per Area
3
16
Number of Scenes per Area
6
10
Wireless Area Controller LED Indicators
The LED indicators can be used for diagnostics and troubleshooting diagnostics of the WaveLinx system. The table below
gives you more information.