Installing a single access point, Installing multiple access points, Extending coverage – Intermec 6710 User Manual

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APPENDIX D

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S-UHF Specifications and Antennas

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6710 Access Point User’s Guide

Installing a Single Access Point

You can install a single access point when wireless station

populations, system transaction rates, and coverage

requirements permit. Following are some factors to

consider:

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For large coverage areas, it is necessary to locate the

access point optimally to maximize coverage.

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At sites where the structure and operations within

provide a uniform RF signal propagation environment,

the location is generally centralized within the facility.

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For nonuniform sites, the location needs to be adjusted

for best coverage.

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For small sites, location is less critical and may be

adjusted to minimize LAN wiring.

Location of S-UHF access points within computer rooms is

not recommended, because RF emissions from the higher

speed processors used in current generation computers may

reduce system range.

Installing Multiple Access Points

Multiple access points can extend coverage, reuse a

frequency, and increase system throughput.

Extending Coverage

Multiple access points may be installed to extend coverage.

Figure D-1 shows an installation where maximizing

coverage is the main objective.

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A site survey is required for this type of installation.

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