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• DNS Server Configuration - BSAPs are factory configured with
apdiscovery as the DNS hostname. You can configure a DNS server on
your network with an entry for apdiscovery with the home BSC Controller IP
address as the resolution.
To configure this, add a NAME record to the DNS server for apdiscovery (at
the domain server that the BAP will receive). Point this name to one or more
BSC IP addresses (managed, protected or VLAN depending on the network
configuration).
So for example, if there are two BSCs (192.168.100.23 and
192.168.100.28), and the domain is customer.com, add two NAME records
to customer.com, for the name apdiscovery.customer.com. One should
resolve to 192.168.100.23 and one to 192.168.100.28. PTR (i.e., pointer)
records are not needed for this portion of discovery.
Selecting a BSAP Installation Location
BlueSecure Access Points should be positioned for maximum throughput and
range between other BSAPs and wireless client devices. Normally, you should
locate the BSAP on the ceiling away from obstructions.
Range and performance are dictated by the distance between the BSAP and
client radios, and by obstacles that may be present in a specific building or office
environment. The following positioning guidelines are suggested:
• Make a chart documenting all the BSAPs and client devices you wish to
include in your wireless network. Record the MAC address, serial number,
and placement of each BSAP on the chart.
• Wired LAN and power connections must be available for each BSAP at the
desired installation location.
• If building blueprints or floor plans are available, use them to define potential
client device locations and likely roaming areas.
• Identify possible obstacles or sources of interference that could affect signal
strength (for example, walls, metal objects).
• Install the BSAP in an area where large steel structures such as beams, pillars,
shelving units, bookcases, and filing cabinets do not obstruct radio signals to
and from the BSAP.
• Define preliminary BSAP positioning based on the range of BSAPs and client
devices, which is approximately 65 to 75 feet (20 to 23 meters) indoors (for
maximum throughput).
• Once BSAPs have been installed and configured, use site survey and
monitoring utilities supplied with the client adapters to test signal strength at
various locations. Modify the positioning of the BSAPs and client stations as
required for optimum performance.
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