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Place the AP away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls,
and items such as these:
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Solid metal door
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Aluminum studs
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Fish tanks
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Mirrors
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Brick
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Concrete
If other access points are nearby, consider using different radio frequency channels to
reduce interference (see Change the channel for a radio on page 196).
Safety instructions and warnings for an
indoor access point
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
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This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. Note the following:
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For more information about the environment in which this product must operate,
see the environmental specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
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If you want to connect the product over an Ethernet cable to a device located
outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge protected,
and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor
product and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the product.
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Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or wired outdoor devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for additional safety and warranty information.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
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Do not service the product except as explained in your product documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
User Manual
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Introduction
WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204