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GATEWAY LOCATION GUIDELINES
Before selecting a final mounting location for your
Gateway, the following must be taken into considera-
tion:
Gateways should be located within 175 feet
(radially) from the intended wireless lock locations
Open areas will increase range while concrete
building construction, walls, ceilings and narrow
corridors will decrease range
ArchiTech series locks generally have shorter
range to/from a Gateway
Generally, the Gateway should be within approxi-
mately 75 feet (radially) from an AL-IME2-EXP Ex-
pander (see WI2156)
Select a location that allows access to an RJ-45 net-
work Ethernet cable connection (temporarily)
Mount Gateway within acceptable range of wire-
less router or wireless access point
Gateways should be mounted in elevated areas;
however mounting in a drop ceiling can adversely
affect signal strength
Preferred mounting position = 6 to 12" below
standard 8-9 foot ceiling
Gateways must be mounted vertically; horizontal
"flat" mounting should be specifically avoided
Although wood and wallboard construction can have
little effect upon signal strength, concrete or brick
can reduce signal strength by up to 35%. Steel-
reinforced concrete or metal lath and plaster can re-
duce signal strength as much as 90%!
Do NOT mount close to electrical wiring or other
metal obstructions such as pipes or conduits
Installing in computer closets or server rooms can
negatively impact signal strength
Helpful Tips
In difficult installations wherein signal problems
exist, the use of (multiple) AL-IME2-EXP Expand-
ers throughout the premises is recommended. AL-
IME2-EXP Expanders extend the coverage area
of version 2 Gateways, allowing control of up to its
rated maximum of 63 locks. Up to 7 Expanders
can be added to one version 2 Gateway. For more
information, see WI2156.
We recommend obtaining or creating a layout of
your intended system identifying all proposed in-
stallation locations, also noting building construc-
tion materials to assist in determining optimal
Gateway installation locations
IMPORTANT: If you plan to use AL-IME2-EXP Ex-
panders with your Gateway, be sure to read the
"EXPANDER GROUP" DIALS section on page 4
before powering your Gateway.
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The above guidelines and tips should be followed for
each additional Gateway added to the system.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The AL-IM2-80211 rear housing must be mounted
"up" as shown on the page 7 template; i.e. when the
front housing is attached, its engraved Networx logo
must be located at the lower right with the front hous-
ing positioned "up" in a conventional manner (the unit
contains internal antennas that must be positioned
vertically). Horizontal "flat" mounting of the enclosure
is to be specifically avoided.
Mount as follows:
1. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the slots at
the bottom and twist while applying inward pressure
(see Fig. 1; insert the screwdriver closer to the edg-
es of the unit, as shown in the Fig. 1 "inset" image).
Fig. 1: To separate rear housing from cover
(Inset: Insert flat-head screwdriver closer to the edges of the unit)
2. Using the rear housing as a mounting template, se-
cure the unit to a wall or other flat surface using the
hardware provided (see page 7 for printed tem-
plate).
Shown in Fig. 2, the rear housing includes two
mounting holes for single-gang (A) and four mount-
ing holes for double-gang (B) electrical utility boxes,
as well as four all-purpose holes (C) for mounting to
drywall or other surfaces (use minimum #6 screws
suitable for the surface).
C
C
Fig. 2: Rear housing mounting holes for single-gang (A) and
double-gang (B) electrical boxes, and four all-purpose holes (C)
(Inset image)
B
A
B
C
C
B
A
B
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