HP ProCurve MSM317 Deployment Manual

Deployment guide Technical white paper Table of contents Introducing the MSM317 ...................................................................................................................... 2 MSM317 versus traditional access points ............................................................................................... ...

Over the last five years, the expectations of hotel guests for wireless connectivity have changed dramatically. Earlier wireless deployments consisted of hotspot services in public areas such as lobbies and food service locations. Today, wireless connectivity in guest rooms has become pervasive in almost all brand segments. In the lu ...

MSM317 simplifies installation and decreases expensive site surveys required with traditional APs. Its four-port switch and AP are centrally managed through the HP MSM7xx Controller. This means faster configuration of multiple devices, automated software upd ...

The MSM317 offers several features that distinguish it from a standard access point and make it the right choice for high-density deployments. The table below provides a side-by-side comparison of the MSM317 and the HP E-MSM310 AP. Feature MSM317 MSM310 Connectivity Dedicated wireless connectivity per room. Excellent ...

Multiple users need to share bandwidth. Figure 3: Designed with small spaces in mind, the MSM317 helps to reduce interference with other APs. ...

multiple rooms. This set up generally works well for a limited pool of users. As network load increases, however, performance is likely to degrade, especially during peak usage periods. One solution is to boost the AP’s output power to extend its reach, howeve ...

service. This section provides an overview of the radio frequency properties of the MSM317, considerations for setting output power and data rates, and guidelines for where to install the unit. Radio frequency properties of the MSM31 ...

narrower than that of a traditional AP. Location planning Care should be taken to install the MSM317 in a location where there are as few obstructions as possible to the signal. It is recommended that you mount the unit in an exposed a ...

the unit from overheating. The trim panel is vented to allow airflow.. The following figures are WLAN coverage maps created using HP RF Planner software for two different room types. These maps reveal available signal strength in dBm at ...

Figure 9 shows a room from the same property in a suite configuration. The room is 110 square meters (more than twice the recommended size). Based on deployment of the MSM317 (A), coverage in the sleeping and living area (B) is excellent. The bathroom (C), which features granite tiles, h ...