Access Point Placement - Motorola AP 7161 Installation Manual

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Access Point Placement

Observe the following recommended guidelines to help ensure a successful network deployment:
• Identify all pieces of the mounting bracket and mounting extension arm hardware and ancillary hardware (see
AP 7161 Hardware on page 7
• Mount the device with the black gore vent down.
• Mounting height for network devices should not exceed 30 to 35 feet. Mounting height should vary to
accommodate the topography of the deployment area, foliage, and other obstructions.
• Devices can be deployed using any of the recommended outdoor deployment procedures. Detailed
recommendations can befound in the AP 7161 Access Point System Planner.
• Line of Sight (LoS) guidelines should be given special consideration when deploying devices.
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AP 7161 Access Point Installation Guide