Selecting The Locations For Multiple Access Points - Cabletron Systems RoamAbout Access Point Manual

Infrastructure Network

Selecting the Locations for Multiple Access Points

Consider the following:
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Each coverage area must overlap another coverage area to allow roaming for clients.
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The amount of overlap depends on number of users in a coverage area and utilization
of the network.
If you expect that one coverage area has more users or higher network utilization than
the other coverage areas, increase the overlap of the adjacent coverage areas by
moving the Access Points closer together (see Figure 3-2).
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If possible, have the adjacent Access Points whose coverage areas overlap use different
channels that are at least five channels apart.
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Be aware of potential hidden station problems. If possible, arrange the coverage area
to minimize or prevent any two clients from being within range of the Access Point but
out of range with each other.
For best placement, configure the Access Point and a client and use the procedure in the
"Optimizing RoamAbout Access Point Placement" section on page 6-6 before permanently
mounting the Access Point.
Before mounting the Access Point, review the hardware requirements described in the
installation documentation that came with the RoamAbout Access Point.
Figure 3-2: Overlapping Coverage Areas
3-4 Designing and Implementing a Wireless Network
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