User manual

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2 Before you Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the ENGENIUS EAP150 is very important to
maximize the EAP150’s performance. Avoid placing the EAP150 in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or
wardrobe.
2.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the
environment that the device is deployed in. These could be the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or
other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the
most optimal wireless range.
• Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP150 and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall
and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in lower signal strength.
• Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect
on the signal strength of the EAP150. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall
and/or open doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (example: fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets,
and/or brick can also lower your wireless signal strength.
• Interferences can also come from other electrical devices and/or appliances that generate RF noise. The most usual
types are microwaves and cordless phones.