To produce a reliable wireless mesh network in buildings, Range Extenders are used to repeat the signal from battery powered devices so they are able to communicate with the relevant Genius Hub.
Preparing the Range Extender
Required:
- 1 x Genius Range Extender (Supplied).
- 1 x 40mm deep Surface Mounted Single Gang Pattress (Supplied).
- If flush mounting; never use a metal backbox as this will interfere with the signal from the range extender.
1 x 3A unswitched Fused Spur with neon (Supplied).
1 x 0.5m Twin and Earth (Not Supplied).
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Do not attempt to wire in the Electric Switch if you are not 100% sure that you know what you are doing. Danger of electric shock! All wiring should conform to IEE regulations. The wiring for the wall socket must be electrically isolated before you commence work on wiring the Range Extender! |
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Installing the Range Extender
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The signal travels in straight lines and the only devices that relay the messages are the Range Extenders, Electric Switches, Smart Plugs and the Receiver Units. The signal does not bend or bounce, so when positioning think about how thick the wall is that the signal is going to have to pass through to get back to the Genius Hub. Consider that thick stone on concrete walls will be impossible for the wireless signal to penetrate, so the Range Extenders may need to be positioned by a wall socket, which gives a longer route but through thinner walls. Placing the Range Extender on internal stud walls is better than external walls, or high on a wall close to consumer units if there is one per room, or running a new ring main in the loft area above all the rooms should be considered for optimum signal strength. |
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