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MediaPoint gateway devices are meant to be wall mounted and the best locations will be
generally user accessible locations below or beside the displays to allow for a manual wireless
reset to take place.
Figure 12: MediaPoint hub installed on a table
8.2 Areas to Avoid
For Wireless Gateway Devices :
When placing your gateway device, avoid positioning at a height lower than large furniture
pieces, cabinets or other items that may surround the installation area. Generally speaking,
the higher the elevation of the device, the better the signal it transmits.
Consequently, placing the device near the ceiling helps reduce interference and usually
provides the best signal. Avoid areas where signals from the devices may bounce off mirrors,
windows or stainless steel surfaces and those where the WiFi signal may degrade due to thick
walls made of brick, concrete or plaster.
The recommended user device distance from the ceiling or wall mounted gateway devices
is between 8 ft. to 15 ft. from the device, however, this may vary based on the obstruction
and several other considerations of where you have mounted the device. If users face signal
management issues based on distance, please always recommend users to get as close to
the device location as possible.
8.3 For Furniture Mounted MediaPoint Hub Devices :
Since these devices are meant to be mounted on furniture you cannot avoid positioning
these devices at a height lower than large furniture pieces, cabinets or other items that
may surround the installation area. MediaPoint hub devices will therefore have a severely
restricted range and users are generally required to be sitting or standing near the devices
to be able to get the best streaming transmission experience. The recommended distance
is between 4 ft. to 12 ft. from the hub, however, this may vary based on the obstruction
under the table or furniture where you have mounted the device. In general, we recommend
that the under table area is as unobstructed as possible to allow for the wireless device to
function properly. In severely affected locations, you have no choice but to find an alternate
