Installation - EnGenius Neutron EWS210AP User Manual

Installation

This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the Access Point is essential to maximize the
its performance. Avoid placing the Access Point in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or stairwell. If there are
any terms you are unfamilar with, please refer to the glossary on page 93.
Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices can often not be pre-determined due to a number of unknown
obstacles in the environment in which the device is deployed. Obstacles such as the number, thickness, and
location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the AP's wireless signals must pass through can weaken the
signal. Here are some key guidelines for allowing the AP to have an optimal wireless range during setup:
• Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the AP and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling can reduce
the signal strength, resulting in a lower overall signal strength.
• Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on the signal
strength of the AP. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through drywall and/or open doorways. Materials such
as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (example: fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, and/or brick can also diminish wireless signal strength.
• Interference from your other electrical devices and/or appliances that generate RF noise can also diminish the AP's signal strength. The
most common types of devices are microwaves or cordless phones.
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