Table of Contents
Advertisement
with the RangeLAN802 8521 Access Point within the United States. Contact your
Proxim Sales Representative to obtain regulatory information for regions outside of the
United States.
Proper antenna placement can help improve range. Here are some guidelines:
The antenna should be placed so that it emits its signal in the appropriate direc-
tion. For example, the standard antenna shipped with the unit should be
mounted vertically. Higher gain omnidirectional antennas may be mounted
upside down to the ceiling or a beam. The omnidirectional antenna emits its
signal from all sides of the antenna, but not from the top or bottom. The direc-
tional antenna typically emits a beam only from a front face plate in a horizontal
direction; this type of antenna should be mounted against a wall.
Place the antenna as high as possible. In an office environment, try to place it
above cubicle walls.
Do not place a sheet of metal (like a filing cabinet) between two antennas.
Two antennas that are communicating should be in the same plane. For ex-
ample, do not lie one antenna on its side and have its partner standing upright.
50
Advertisement
Table of Contents
