MOUNT THE CONFIDEA WAP
Location and Position of the Confidea WAP
Attach the
WAP
to a wall or mount it on a tripod near the wireless units.
Ensure a clear line of sight between the
WAP
and the
Wireless Units
. Obstructions can
significantly reduce the RF signal strength and quality.
Make sure that the reset button is accessible for troubleshooting.
Keep the
WAP
away from power cables, cable trays and electric machinery.
Keep the
WAP
away from metal objects, as this significantly reduces the signal quality.
Keep the
WAP
away from microwave ovens and reduce Bluetooth signals, as they may cause
intermittent interference in the 2.4 GHz range, which is why we recommend the 5 GHz
range.
Avoid mounting the
WAP
on a pillar. This causes signal “shadows” or areas with reduced or
no signal reception.
The
WAP
can be placed close to a ceiling. Ideally the
WAP
is at least 2 meters above the floor.
Units should be at least 1 meter away from the
WAP
.
Maximum Range Of The WAP
A single
WAP
has a range of 40 m in an open area. The
frequency
that is used also has an effect on the
range of the
WAP
. The range decreases gradually for the 5 highest RF bands, with a minimal range of 25
m (in optimal conditions).
Certain construction materials, such as concrete or metal, may absorb part of the RF signals,
resulting in a reduction of the maximum distance between the access point and the units.
Installing the Confidea G4 WAP
1. Plug in the PoE+ cable.
2. Connect the PoE+ cable to a power source that is connected to a PC or your network.
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