Ap-5131 Placement - Motorola AP-5131 Installation Manual

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AP-5131 Access Point: Installation Guide

3.3 AP-5131 Placement

For optimal performance, install the AP-5131 away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent
lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when
metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Install the AP-5131 in open areas or add access
points as needed to improve coverage.
Place the AP-5131 using the following guidelines:
• Install the AP-5131 at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.
• Orient the AP-5131 antenna vertically for best reception.
• Point the AP-5131 antenna(s) downward if attaching to the ceiling.
Motorola recommends conducting a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles
before installing the AP-5131 to maximize its radio coverage area.
3.3.1 AP-5131 Antenna Options
Both Radio 1 and Radio 2 require one antenna and can optimally use two antennas per radio (4
antennas total for dual-radio models). Two antennas per radio provides diversity that can improve
performance and signal reception. Motorola supports two antenna suites for the AP-5131. One
antenna suite supporting the 2.4 GHz band and another antenna suite supporting the 5.2 GHz band.
Select an antenna model best suited to the intended operational environment of your AP-5131.
NOTE On a single-radio AP-5131, Radio 1 can be configured to be either a 2.4
Antenna connectors for Radio 1 are located in a different location from the Radio 2 antenna
connectors. On single radio versions, the R-SMA connectors can support both bands and should be
connected to a R-SMA dual-band antenna or an appropriate single band antenna. If necessary a
R-SMA to R-BNC adapter (Part No. 25-72178-01) can be purchased separately from Motorola.
GHz or 5.2 GHz radio. On a dual-radio model, Radio 1 refers to the AP-
5131's 2.4 GHz radio and Radio 2 refers to the AP-5131 5.2 GHz radio.
However, there could be some cases where a dual-radio AP-5131 is
performing a Rogue AP detector function. In this scenario, the AP-5131 is
receiving in either 2.4 GHz or 5.2 GHz over the Radio 1 or Radio 2
antennas depending on which radio is selected for the scan.