User's Manual

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This section will guide you through the installation process.
Placement of the EnGenius EAP1200H is essential to
maximizetheAccessPoint’sperformance.Avoidplacing
the EAP1200H in an enclosed space such as a closet,
cabinet,orstairwell.
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
EAP1200H’s wireless signals must pass through can
weaken the signal. Here are some key guidelines for
allowing the EAP1200H to have an optimal wireless
range during setup.
• Keepthenumberofwallsand/orceilingsbetweentheEAP1200H
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signicant negative effect on the
signal strength of the EAP1200H. 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:shtanks),mirrors,le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 EAP1200H’s signal
strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or
cordless phones.
Before You Begin