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Category: Access-point installation
Can a ceiling access point go on a wall? Check the mounting guide and coverage
Mechanical mounting support and useful radio coverage are separate checks.
Read guideKeep the Wi-Fi radio out of a metal network cabinet where possible
A cabinet can be convenient for wired equipment while being a poor place for the access point serving the rooms.
Read guideFull Wi-Fi bars in a busy room: coverage is not the same as capacity
Plan for simultaneous application demand, not just whether a signal reaches every seat.
Read guideExtending guest Wi-Fi to a remote node: test isolation at the far end
A guest network working beside the main router does not prove the same policy reaches every satellite or outdoor access point.
Read guideReusing an old router as an access point: check who supplies network addresses
An unintended second DHCP server can make clients behave differently depending on which configuration they receive.
Read guideAdjusting extender antennas: make one controlled placement change at a time
Follow the model’s orientation guidance and compare real client performance instead of relying on antenna appearance.
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