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Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point placement

Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point Installation Guide 7

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Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point placement

Access point placement

For optimal performance, install the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point

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 access point in an open

area or add access points as needed to improve coverage.

Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far

away to be not bright enough. An area lit sharply might minimize coverage and

create dark areas. Uniform antenna placement in an area (like even placement of a

light bulb) provides even, efficient coverage.

Place the access point using the following guidelines:

• Install the access point at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.

• Orient the access point antennas vertically for best reception.

• Point the access point antennas downward if attaching to the ceiling.

To maximize the access point’s radio coverage area, Brocade recommends

conducting a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles

before installing the access point.

Antenna options

Brocade supports two antenna suites for the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access

Point. One antenna suite supporting the 2.4 GHz band and another antenna suite

supporting the 5 GHz band. Select an antenna model best suited to the intended

operational environment of your access point.

NOTE

On dual-radio model Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point, Radio 1 refers to the

2.4 GHz radio and Radio 2 refers to the 5 GHz radio. However, there could be some

cases where a dual-radio access point is performing a Rogue AP detector function.

In this scenario, the access point is receiving in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz over the

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