Planet Technology WDAP-2000PE - Manual (Page 9)

Management
Web based configuration
CLI configuration
Message Log
Firmware upgrade
UPnP support
Configuration file Backup/Restore
Super A/G mode Up to 108Mbps
802.11g Up to 54Mbps (6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54)
Data Rate
802.11b Up to 11Mbps (1/2/5.5/11)
Dimensions (L x W x
H)
190 x 145 x 28mm
Weight 320g
Environmental Specifi-
cation
Operating temperature: 0 – 40 degree C
Storage temperature: -20 – 65 degree C
Relative humanity: 10% – 90% (non-condensing)
Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
FCC, CE
1.6 Wireless Performance
The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating cov-
erage of WDAP-2000PE.
1. Site selection
To avoid interferences, please locate WDAP-2000PE and wireless clients away from
transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and
other industrial equipments. Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients
as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WDAP-
2000PE in open space or add additional WDAP-2000PE as needed to improve the cover-
age.
2. Environmental factors
The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment
is unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to deter-
mine the exact operating range of WDAP-2000PE in a specific location without testing.
3. Antenna adjustment
The bundled antenna of WDAP-2000PE is adjustable. Firstly install the antenna pointing
straight up, then smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor. But the signal recep-
tion is definitely weak in some certain areas, such as location right down the antenna.
Moreover, the original antenna of WDAP-2000PE can be replaced with other external an-
tennas to extend the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to
use, and make sure it can be used on WDAP-2000PE.
4. WLAN type
If WDAP-2000PE is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will
reduced significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an
RTS-CTS or CTS packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices.
This additional overhead lowers the speed.
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