Netgear WC7500 User Manual - Page 62

ProSAFE Wireless Controller • Metal door (11 dB) • Heavy door (15 dB) • Thin window (2 dB) • Thick window 4 dB) These obstacles contribute to the WLAN signal degradation based on their construction materials and interferences. Note: Before you add a building obstacle, first define the floor dimensions (see Add a Single Floor to a Building on page 58) or scale the floor (see Scale a Floor on page 59).  To add a WiFi building obstacle to a floor: 1. Open a web browser. In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. By default, the IP address is 192.168.0.250. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Enter your user name and password. 3. Click the Login button. The wireless controller's web management interface opens and displays the Summary page. 4. Select Plans > Planning. The page displays the Planning icons. 5. In the building tree on the left, click the + icon of the building that contains the floor. The floor names display. 6. Click the floor name. The floor map displays. 7. Click the Obstacle icon. 8. Take one of the following actions: • Select the icon for one of the predefined obstacles. • Define a custom obstacle: a. Click the Add Obstacle Type link. The Add New Obstacle Type pop-up window opens. b. Enter a name. c. Enter the attenuation factor in dB. d. Select a color. e. Click the Confirm button. RF Planning and Deployment 62