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mounting is recommended but wall mounting is also supported. In addition, the
AP433i should be mounted in a location that meets the following conditions
Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves. Select a location
with minimal physical obstructions between the AP and the wireless stations. In an
office with cubicles, mounting the APs below a hanging ceiling (plenum is
supported) or the wall near the ceiling provides the least obstructed
communications path. On a wall, orient the AP433i horizontally so that you can
read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation
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 256 for AP433i. Refer to the
Meru 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 17, Coverage pattern of AP433i & 433is when ceiling mounted
Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:
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Install APs toward the center of the building.
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Place APs about 80 feet apart.
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Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors,
or electric service panels.
5.8 Install the Access Point AP433i & 433is
AP433i & 433is ships with a mounting bracket included in the box. This bracket is
intended for installation as a wall-mount; for mounting on a ceiling, no mount is
typically required. See the following subjects for more specific details.
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Mount AP433i & 433is Horizontally on a Shelf
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Mount AP433i & 433is Vertically on a Wall
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Mount AP433i & 433is Below a Suspended Ceiling
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Mount AP433i & 433is Above a Suspended Ceiling
5.8.1 Mount AP433i & 433is Horizontally on a Shelf
When mounting an AP433i horizontally, no mounting bracket is required. Be sure
to position the paddle antenna vertically when an AP433i sits on a surface. In
order to ensure that the AP433i does not shift much, attach the rubber feet
provided in the box to the bottom of the AP.
5.8.2 Mount AP433i & 433is Vertically on a Wall
Prior to installing the mounting bracket, it is recommended that users remove the
protective plastic shell from the AP. This makes it easier to properly lock the
device in place once it is mounted. To remove the shell, flip the AP upside-down
and release the four locking clips from the AP itself, as indicated in Figure 18,
AP433i & 433is Shell Clip Locations
Figure 18, AP433i & 433is Shell Clip Locations