Appendix C: Wi-Fi Repeater Placement
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Appendix C: Wi-Fi Repeater Placement
A Wi-Fi repeater (also called a Wi-Fi range extender) extends the range of the iControl security router to
enable communication between the TouchScreen and other iControl Wi-Fi peripheral devices. Currently,
cameras are the only supported Wi-Fi devices. Use a RF range extender to increase the range of Zigbee
sensors, lights, and other devices.
If you to move the repeater to a different location, note the following:
Place the repeater an equal distance between the security router and the camera that is furthest
from the router. If the repeater broadcasts stronger signals and is placed too close to the router,
the repeater could cause the router to stop transmitting signals. As a result, you would need to
restart the security router often. The optimal distance will differ in each home. Some exper-
imentation may be required to determine placement.
If you have a home Wi-Fi repeater, avoid placing the security repeater nearby, if possible.
The repeater has the same name (SSID) as your security router. There is no way to determine whether
the TouchScreen is communicating with a camera through the repeater or the security router. In
addition, there is no way to test signal strength between a camera and the repeater.