Unit Installation; Mounting Options; Selecting An Installation Location - ADTRAN 160 series Hardware Installation Manual

Unit Installation

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UNIT INSTALLATION

The instructions and guidelines provided in this section cover hardware installation topics, such as wall
mounting and supplying power to the unit.
To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a
lightning storm.
Ethernet cables are intended for intrabuilding use only. Connecting an ADTRAN unit
directly to Ethernet cables that run outside the building in which the unit is housed will
void the user's warranty and could create a fire or shock hazard. To connect an ADTRAN
unit to Ethernet cables that run outside the building, ADTRAN's Ethernet Port Protection
Device (EPPD) (P/N 1700502G1) must be connected between the unit and the outside
plant cable. Use of any Ethernet protector other than ADTRAN's for this purpose will void
the user's warranty.
The NetVanta 160/161 is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with
Section 300.22.C of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and
12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
If the AP is used in a medical environment, it must use an IEC/EN 60601-1 compliant
power adapter.

Mounting Options

The NetVanta 160 Series AP can be installed in a tabletop, wall mounted, or ceiling mounted configuration. If
the AP is used in a tabletop configuration, proceed to

Selecting an Installation Location

NetVanta APs should be positioned for maximum throughput and range between other APs and wireless client
devices. Normally, you should locate the AP on the ceiling away from obstructions.
Range and performance are dictated by the distance between the AP and client radios and by obstacles that may
be present in a specific building or office environment. The following positioning guidelines are suggested:
• Document all the APs and client devices you wish to include in your wireless network. Record the MAC
address, serial number, and placement of each AP.
• Wired LAN and power connections must be available for each AP at the desired installation location.
If a power outlet is not available near the access point, mid-span power inserters are recommended.
• 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 AP 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 AP.
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