Troubleshooting
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If possible, avoid mounting the Access Point to walls made of reinforced concrete
or masonry.
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For Model 8571, you must use two antennas. However, it is not necessary to use
two antennas of the same type. (Your decision as to which antennas to use will
vary depending on the specifics of your AP installation and the site’s coverage
requirements.)
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To achieve the best range on the floor on which a wall-mounted Access Point is
installed, the AP cabling (Ethernet cable and power cord) and structural support
metal (including metal studs in the wall) should always run perpendicular to the
antennas when in their immediate vicinity.
• For example, if the Access Point is mounted on a wall and the antennas are
both perpendicular to the floor/ceiling, the AP cabling should be routed in a
lazy circular arc away from the AP so that the first few inches are perpendicular
to the antennas.
• Use a stud finder to determine the location of studs in the wall before mount-
ing the Access Point. The AP should be positioned as far as possible from
studs, conduits, or pipes that run parallel to the antennas.
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If you intend to mount the Access Point to a wall that contains foil moisture barri-
ers, confirm that the foil is on the other side of the studs before installing the AP.
Otherwise, mount the AP slightly in front of the wall instead of flush against it.
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If you are experiencing coverage problems at the short or mid range and the
Access Point is mounted flush against a wall that is either constructed of heavy
masonry or contains metal on or near its surface, try positioning one or both
antennas either perpendicular to the wall or at a 45° angle to the wall. (When
positioning the antennas at a 45° angle to the wall, the antennas should be per-
pendicular to each other.)
