Identifying Specific Installation Locations; Identifying Known Rf Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources - Aruba 530 Series Installation Manual

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Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 530 Series access points so
that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more information about access point
configuration, refer to the Access Point Software Quick Start Guide.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba RF Plan software application to determine the proper
installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area
and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/
interference sources will impact RF propagation and should be accounted for during the planning phase and
adjusted for in RF plan.

Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation
phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an access point to its
fixed location.
RF absorbers include:
Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete, allowing
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for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration in the concrete, blocking
RF signals.
Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
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Brick
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RF reflectors include:
Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows,
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blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.
Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access points are
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placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.
RF interference sources include:
Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
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Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms
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RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35cm) between the radiator and
your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Déclaration sur les limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences : cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux rayonnements radioélectriques spécifiées. Il doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale
de 35 cm par rapport à votre corps pour les fréquences de 2,4 et 5 GHz. Cet émetteur-récepteur ne doit pas être
utilisé ou situé à proximité d'autres antennes ou émetteurs-récepteurs.
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Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas)
should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the access point. Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.
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