Allied Telesis AT-WL2411 - Manual (Page 27)

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide
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Selecting a Site for the Access Point
Allied Telesyn recommends that you have Allied Telesyn or other
certified providers conduct a site survey to determine the ideal locations
for all of your network components. A proper site survey requires special
equipment and training.
Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your
access point:
❑ If you are installing the access point on a table, be sure that the
table is level and secure.
❑ The power outlet for the access point should be located near the
unit and should be easily accessible.
❑ The site should provide for easy access to the ports on the access
point. This will make it easy for you to connect and disconnect
cables.
❑ Try to position the access point so that its LEDs are visible. The
LEDs are useful for troubleshooting.
❑ To allow proper cooling of the access point, air flow around the
unit and through its vents on the side and rear should not be
restricted.
❑ Do not place objects on top of the access point.
❑ Do not expose the access point to moisture or water.
❑ Make sure that the site is a dust-free environment.
❑ You should use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to
supply reliable electrical power to the access point.
❑ Locate access points centrally within areas requiring coverage.
❑ Overlap access point coverage areas to avoid coverage holes.
❑ Access points configured for the frequency in the same coverage
area may interfere with each other and decrease throughput. You
can reduce the chance of interference by configuring your access
points so they are configured 5 channels apart, such as Channels
1, 6, and 11.
❑ Install wired LAN cabling within device limit and cable length
limitations.