Chapter 2: Installing the Access Points
Installation Guidelines
Microwave Ovens
Cordless
Telephones
Allied Telesyn recommends that you have an Allied
The following general practices should be followed in any installation:
Locate access points centrally within areas requiring coverage.
Overlap access point radio coverage areas to avoid coverage holes.
Position the access point so that its LEDs are visible. The LEDs are useful for troubleshooting.
Install wired LAN cabling within node limit and cable length limitations.
Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) when AC power is not reliable.
Proper antenna placement can help improve range. For information about antenna options, contact your local Allied Telesyn representative. For more guidelines, see “External Antenna Placement Guidelines” on page 60.
When determining ideal locations for the access points, be aware that you may see network performance degradation from microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and other access points. For more information, see the next sections.
Note
Microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and other access points do not degrade the network performance of the 802.11a radio.
Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11g and 802.11b radios; therefore, if you use a microwave oven within range of your wireless network, you may notice network performance degradation. Both your microwave oven and your wireless network will continue to function, but you may want to consider relocating your microwave oven out of range of your access point.
If you have an 802.11g or 802.11b radio in your access point, the radio may experience interference from some cordless telephones. For optimal performance, consider operating cordless telephones out of range of your access points.
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