8 Dell Networking W-IAP270 Series Outdoor Instant Access Point | Installation GuideBefore You BeginIdentifying Specific Installation LocationsYou can mount the W-IAP270 Series Instant access point on a wall or pole. Use the IAP placement mapgenerated by Dell VisualRF Plan software tool to determine the proper installation location(s). Each locationshould be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions orobvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagationand should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference SourcesIdentifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installationphase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an IAP to its fixedlocation. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include: Cement and brick Objects that contain water Metal Microwave ovens Wireless phones and headsetsCAUTION: FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US modelcontrollers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional violation may result in arequirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).CAUTION: EU Statement:Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Refer to theDell Networking W-Series Instant User Guidefor details on restrictions.Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer auDellNetworking W-Series Instant User Guide pour les details des restrictions.Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungenfinden Sie imDell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide.Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento allaDell Networking W-Series Instant UserGuide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.NOTE: Dell in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the W-IAP270 Series Instant access point such that onlyauthorized network administrators can change configuration settings. For configuration information, refer to theDell NetworkingW-Series Instant Quick Start Guide andDell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide.CAUTION: Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Networkadministrators responsible for the configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast regulations.Specifically, access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.