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AP-515 cover a small area

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  • 1.  AP-515 cover a small area

    Posted Apr 13, 2021 11:35 AM

    Hello , 

    I am new here and new to the world of Aruba regarding the Access points .
    I just received an AP-515 which i had to configure. 

    I created a new WLAN and the SSID is broadcasted as expected and i joined the WLAN just fine.

    the problem is when i get about 5 meters away from the AP the signal strength drops to -70dbm.

    The RF configurations are the default configurations. I didn`t adjust them.

    Did anyone encounter this while installing the AP?

    Note: I didn`t place the AP i just connected it to my home router and then left it without mounting on the wall. 

    The wall in my home is concrete also.



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    muhamed alaa
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  • 2.  RE: AP-515 cover a small area

    Posted Apr 13, 2021 11:38 AM
    If it is sitting right next to another wireless router/ap, shut the other on off or move one AP at least 10 ft away.  See if that makes a difference. 



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  • 3.  RE: AP-515 cover a small area

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Apr 13, 2021 05:05 PM
    What's the configured and reported power level, and what's the channel? Line-of-sight, or any obstacles between AP and client?
    At 5m, a 5.5GHz signal will attenuate around 60dB, so -70dBm is definitely much lower than expected if LOS.

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    Onno Harms
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