Installation guide

BlueSecure™ Access Point 1800 Installation Guide
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IV. 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:
• Document 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.
• Wired LAN and power connections must be available for each BSAP 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 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.
• 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.