Application Note: AeroGuard™ AP Installation Considerations

Tips to help you maximize the performance of your MIMO wireless LAN solution.

January 18, 2005

The following are recommendations for various topics related to designing and installing an AeroGuard™ MIMO wireless LAN solution. For specific details on configuring the AP, consult the Administrative User Guide on the CD provided. For additional site installation questions, contact SOHOware technical support (support@sohoware.com).

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Antenna Performance and AP Orientation

AP Mounting Bracket

Protective Enclosures – Type and Source

Power over Ethernet

Antenna Performance and AP Orientation

To obtain the optimum performance from the AeroGuard™ MIMO AP, follow these guidelines when mounting the AP to a wall or ceiling:

Antenna positioning – the antennas are fully articulating to protect against damage from being struck during or after installation. For optimum RF connectivity however, the antennas should be fully extended straight out to obtain the best RF pattern distribution.

AP orientation – position the AP in one of two orientations, either with the antenna top side facing up or facing down to maintain the positioning of the antennas in a vertical orientation.

Antenna RF pattern – The antenna provides a horizontal omni-directional pattern and should not be positioned in a horizontal orientation.

Mounting Orientations

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