Setting Up A Wireless Network - Fortinet FortiWiFi FortiWiFi-60B Install Manual

Installing

Setting up a wireless network

FortiWiFi-60B FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide
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Place the FortiWiFi unit on any flat, stable surface. Ensure the unit has at least 1.5
inches (3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to ensure adequate airflow for cooling.
Alternatively, you can use the mounting brackets to mount the FortiWiFi to a wall.
To attach the mounting brackets, place the bracket so that the flat portion is away
from the FortiWifi, and the bracket is supported by the bracket side bars. Use the
four screws supplied to attach the bracket to the FortiWiFi unit. Repeat for the
other bracket. See the illustration below for how the bracket is attached.
Figure 2: FortiWiFi with attached mounting bracket
To mount to the wall, measure where the holes in the brackets are on the wall, and
inser nails or screws. Hang the FortiWiFi on the nails or screws from the brackets.
When placing the FortiWiFi access point (AP), your main concern is providing a
strong signal to all users. A strong signal ensures a fast connection and the
efficient transfer of data. A weaker signal means a greater chance of data
transmission errors and the need to re-send information, slowing down data
transfer.
Consider the following guidelines when placing the FortiWiFi AP:
• Physical barriers can impede the radio signals. Solid objects such as walls,
furniture and people absorb radio waves, weakening the signal. Be aware of
the physical barriers in your office space that may reduce a signal. If there is
enough physical interference, you may encounter dead spots that receive no
signals.
• Ensure the FortiWiFi AP is located in a prominent location within a room for
maximum coverage, rather than in a corner.
• Construction materials used in a building can also weaken radio signals.
Rooms with walls of concrete or metal can affect the signal strength.
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