EnGenius Technologies EAP350 manual Before you Begin, Considerations for Wireless Installation

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2 Before you Begin

This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the ENGENIUS EAP350 is very important to maximize the EAP350’s performance. Avoid placing the EAP350 in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or wardrobe.

2.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation

The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the environment that the device is deployed in. These could be the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the most optimal wireless range.

•Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP350 and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in lower signal strength.

•Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminium stubs may have a significant negative effect on the signal strength of the EAP350. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall and/or open doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (example: fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, and/or brick can also lower your wireless signal strength.

•Interferences can also come from other electrical devices and/or appliances that generate RF noise. The most usual types are microwaves and cordless phones.