Sunday, July 30, 2023

Ninjai - Back From The Internet Deletion Abyss?


Way back in 2001, I had discovered a very cool Flash Animation Series called "Ninjai: The Little Ninja". In the previous year of June 2000, I had just graduated from college with a diploma in Multimedia Production & Design with a minor in Computer Sciences so this was totally in my wheelhouse. Flash was still under the ownership of Macromedia before Adobe bought them in 2005. Anyhow I digress.

Skip forward to 2023, and I've gotten my hands on the twelve original Flash SWF files for the Ninjai series as well as the 2022 movie Teaser Trailer. Why is this important? Well because since April 2015 the Ninjai series has been deleted and is constantly being wiped from the internet. Whomever currently owns Ninjai has invoked the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and has forcefully taken down every video instance. In January 2023 of this year, even the website vanished into thin air. If you do a Google search for "Ninjai" (or with any other internet search engine), you won't find any of the original video clips anymore. You'll find countless dead ends with graphics and descriptions but with no actual original videos. The YouTube and WordPress links are totally fake dead ends. I don't like how this artwork is being deleted and is becoming a Mandela Effect. I know it existed, and I know what I saw, and I refuse to let people think they are right that it is non-existant. It already happened with the original Trump - Oprah interview where he called Republicans idiots and that they'd vote for anyone. If I could only get my hands on that one too, that would be amazing!

It is July, 2023 and I'm going to perform an experiment and see if I can bring it back to the internet without it getting wiped out. I will get some help to upload the first episode, fully remastered in 4K and will have it posted somewhere as a test. In previous years and attempts, other people have tried and failed at posting Ninjai videos on Pastebin, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, Twitch, and Twitter etc. only to have their accounts or channels banned and the videos removed.

The biggest reason that these don't work out is because they are all Video Hosting companies or Social Networks with centralized location based servers. For true freedom, it needs to move to P2P or Peer to Peer networks such as torrents and magnet links. Good luck shutting down hundreds or thousands or millions of user's with their own computers that have the video file in decentralized locations. I have fond memories of Napster, Kazaa and LimeWire. Once an MP3 music file was out in the wild, it was free to everyone.

Download Ninjai - Chapter 01 (1080p streaming or 2160p download):
[https://bit.ly/ninjai-01]

All Ninjai Episodes in 1080p resolution available here:
[https://vimeo.com/user140471337]

Download Ninjai - 2022 Teaser Trailer (1080p 30fps streaming or 2160p 60fps download):
[https://bit.ly/ninjai-movie-4ktease]

IMDb Link [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14029892/]
Wikipedia Link and information below [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjai]

Overview

The cartoon is a creation of The Ninjai Gang. Ninjai is a web-based animation that centers around the life of Ninjai, a young samurai/ninja who is traveling the world looking for meaning and purpose. Along the way, his path is crossed by rogues or people who help him. Ninjai's best friend is 'Little Bird', a cute and brave sidekick with whom Ninjai often converses.

History

Ninjai first appeared on June 4 2001 as a trailer created using Adobe Flash, and had a trademark filed for its title on June 14 2001. The animation series drew a strong following with its unique style and storyline at the time, and ended up producing a total of 12 episodes thereafter, each a few minutes in length.

Despite being made by martial artists who did animation only as a hobby, the quality of the animation grew steadily as the episodes progressed, with more time between each episode as a result. After the release of episode 12, production came to a pause, with the promise of further episodes on the way. Some time later, news broke that the group was abandoning the short-form animations and aiming for a feature-length production with a complete studio. In early 2015, the group posted to their social media channels on Facebook and Twitter with media kits and wallpapers, and asked their followers to recommend blogs to advertise Ninjai in exchange for inside scoops on the series' production. On March 5 2015, a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was announced and possible reward ideas were shared for the following 5 months, but the campaign was never officially launched on Kickstarter.

Despite this, the Ninjai website remained functional through at least August 2019, and at New York Comic Con in 2021, The Ninjai Gang had a booth set up to showcase a trailer and give away merchandise, advertising that the full-length feature production was still in the works, with an initial release date of January 2022. However, as of January 2023, IMDb states that it is in post-production with an outdated release date of 2022.

As of early January 2023, the Ninjai.com website had been accessible but showing only a message that it was "under maintenance" for a significant amount of time, with The Ninjai Gang not responding to inquiries. Later that month, the Ninjai.com domain ceased to resolve to a website, and became completely unavailable, though the domain is still registered until at least April 2025. The social media channels and existence of Ninjai.com on the Wayback Machine have been removed. The trade names and licenses have mostly expired, though a license for NINJAI GANG, LLC is listed as "Active", having been registered on November 10 2004 with a partner term date of December 31 1,000,000 AD.

The Science of Identity Foundation's founder Chris Butler (a.k.a. Srila Prabupad), halted all ties to the group and seized production.

Sunset Studios (another form of The Ninjai Gang) picked up the trademark for Ninjai and is currently listed as the owner party, but sometime thereafter seems to have dropped the series and the trademark is now abandoned.

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Friday, January 27, 2023

6 Best Tips For Secure Internet Browsing

 

 

[UPDATED 2026-04-25]
[UPDATED 2023-01-27]
[UPDATED 2021-12-10]
[originally posted 2020-09-25]


There are several steps to ensure that your online activity is safe. There are a number of things that you'll need to change to ensure online safety to the highest degree. Some steps are easier than others and some will take huge amounts of discipline and will power to be able to accomplish.


1. Use a computer, not a mobile device. This is the most important tip of the six listed.

    Besides emails, all internet activity should be limited to full computers. The biggest reason is that with computers like PC, Mac, or Linux etc, are more fully capable of blocking AI (Artificial Intelligence), Ads, and identity tracking types of software with Adblocking plugins, VPN software, overlay blockers and other tools. Another reason is that pretty much all mobile apps are designed to track your usage, and are submitted to software that uses AI to determine what you might like or might do next.

Do you want to see what I'm talking about? On any Android mobile device, go to the Google Play Store and pretty much every single app that exists will usually state that it contains ads. Even when it doesn't say "contains ads" that app will probably force you to pay for the App and spend money. The same could be said for the Apps in the Apple AppStore.

Just a couple of quick examples would be common apps like Facebook, or YouTube. The mobile versions of these apps were designed to try to subject you to advertisements based on your tracked internet activity. One time I was trying to watch a video clip on YouTube, and I tried tapping the back button, and then tapping the video again to try and skip ads but, YouTube just kept cycling the ads. This happened up to twelve times before I could watch my video. I could have waited for two ads to play fully through, but I prefer not to be brainwashed.
They do not prevent blocking of ads and purposely don't have mobile tools to block them. For years I've tried. The blocking tools are just not as available or not available at all on mobile platforms. So if you are using any kind of internet activity on a smartphone, tablet, or mobile device, the chances are very high that you will be subjected to advertisements while you use the app whether you like it or not.

However, browsing the full-site versions of Youtube, and Facebook on a full computer grants the ability to install security features on the internet browser. Only on a full computer can you block advertisements via Adblocking plugins, VPN software, overlay blockers and other tools.


2. Use Mozilla Firefox as your main internet browser on the computer.

    There are several other comparable browsers but Mozilla Firefox will allow you the security you need to block ads and tracking.


3. Install uBlock Origin security extension for the Mozilla Firefox browser.

- Download and install uBlock Origin - Firefox version

- then test it on this YouTube video that contains over 1,000 ads on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjiqIcIIvGc

   In previous posts I had listed numerous plugins but this one replaces them all and is an all-in-one solution.

The biggest challenge here is switching all internet activity over to a computer and not using our super convenient handheld devices. This is just one way to help minimize our online presence and keep our information safe.

Every time you sign up for a mobile app with your email and username, you are potentially setting yourself up for getting more ads and are sharing your personal information to each app and the AI that is behind them.


4. Use a VPN. 

    A Virtual Private Network is a service that hides your original IP address, and geo-location. There's a tonne out there that usually cost a monthly or annual subscription. Just search the internet for "personal use VPN". Some people will work for companies that can share their corporate VPN to remote workers so that when they use internet, the internet traffic gets funnelled back to the company network, which is usually backed by several more layers of security.

The easiest free VPN I've found is called UltraSurf. It is available on most platforms for you computer, smart phone, or tablet. You install it, and it just automatically works. It makes your internet usage anonymous, changes your geolocation, and creates a secure network connection. There are some caveats with the free version though. You can't easily change the location of where you want your internet to be connected, and the speed is limited to around 20 Mbps. If you want to see where UltraSurf changed your location to, you can use another website called WhatIsMyIP while you are connected.

The higher subscription tiers, alleviates that and you can pick and choose different located servers, and the speed also increases. This depends on your willingness to spend real money and pay a monthly or annual fee though.


5. Use Qwant Lite instead of Google.

    Qwant Lite (https://lite.qwant.com) is an internet search engine that does not track usage. It is very important to choose the "Lite" version so that it does not hijack your homepage. Qwant Lite will not keep a history of your user account, it will not keep your history of searches, it will not track you. It will not leave any digital footprints that make it easier for AI to access your personal usage statistics or information much like how Google search does. Remember to bookmark Qwant Lite, or even use it as your homepage button.


6. Use NewPipe instead of YouTube on Android mobile devices.


    On an Android mobile device then NewPipe is the best ad-free alternative for YouTube content. It uses the YouTube API, which essentially means that it is actually YouTube, but without commercial advertisements and interference. If you have NewPipe, you won't need to pay for YouTube Premium to get rid of ads. NewPipe also has some awesome features like 'Background Play" which allows you to continue to listen to just the audio portion of videos, while you press the power button on your phone to turn off the screen and save battery life. It is absolutely amazing for music playlists from YouTube. Unfortunately Apple iPad and iPhone users are out of luck here.

    - NewPipe (note: You will need to enable the option "Install from Unknown Sources" in your mobile browser.)
    - Whenever Newpipe stops working, there is usually a version update that you will need to install to make it usable and start playing videos again. This can happen quite frequently.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Early Reviews of Video Games Are Trash

 


Here's my hot take. Early video game reviews, are total trash. If a video game is within it's first year of releasing, it is not fair to judge it at release. Multiple bugs will need to be removed and multiple hot fix patches need to be applied. It is way more fair to judge a video game after six months to one whole year later. That is twelve months from it's launch date.

I get that it is nice to get a preview of a game as soon as it comes out. Even I want to get a general sense of what it is and how it entertains, but as a whole, it should never be judged with finality until it has baked in the oven a little longer. I'm sick and tired of hearing news outlets, and so-called reviewers trash games before they have enough time to get really good. It happens over and over, time and time again. I've seen it countless times over the decades of being a gamer and I've been gaming close to fourty years already.

Why do people overlook this trend? If you are a true gamer as I am, then you need to let go of people's early opinions of a game and just let that game get better. Some reviews might be accurate at even six months after release, if the game development team has worked out the major wrinkles.

Bad opinions and negative reviews early on, can severely damage the long-term success of a video game in it's early stages. It is a proverbial shot in the foot.

In so many cases, video games are rushed by deadlines and greedy, impatient investors who want to push an incomplete mess out to the public, only for the product to be shamed. This inexplicably causes the game's development team to scramble even harder to accomplish the post-release fixes.

Critics don't create the video games. Media and publishers and reporters are the individuals that make-up whatever they want to get more readers. Are they really focusing on the big picture. Are there even enough outlets that can actually wait six months to one year to review a video game? Do these people exist? Yah they do. I am one of them. Real users that make their own opinion, without being influenced by others. If you're in a hurry to be the first at everything (reviewing anything at launch), there's always going to be degree of letdown and disappointment.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Watch 4K Netflix On Your PC Step-by-Step

You might have noticed that watching Netflix on your PC was a bit blurry. You’re not wrong. However, there are options to force Netflix to stream in 4K Ultra HD.

For 4K Televisions with a dedicated set-top box, the process is different and is usually more simplified. However, for PC users, you can follow this guide to get the optimal 4K experience.

While Netflix does offer 4K playback on PC, achieving this level of quality requires a few steps. Ultra HD video demands certain software, hardware, and other requirements, and failing to meet just one could prevent the viewing of sharp 4K highly detailed playback.

Here are some of the common reasons why Netflix may not stream in 4K on your computer:

1.      No 4K monitor, or no 4K TV with 2160p resolution.

2.      No 4K (premium) Netflix subscription.

3.      The original video content is simply not encoded in 4K.

4.      Streaming quality settings are not set to high.

5.      Incompatible software or hardware (see Netflix 4K system requirements)

 

Perceptively, here are the requirements for 4K Netflix on your Windows PC:

1. First off, you’ll need to make sure that your computer monitor or TV supports a resolution of 2160p which is also known as 4K or Ultra HD. You also need to make sure that the HDMI cable supports higher bit rates and the HDMI cable must be HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1 as of writing this document in 2022.

2. If you haven’t subscribed to Netflix’s premium plan, you’ll only be able to stream content in either 1080p on a standard subscription or 480p on basic. To unlock 4K and playback on 4 simultaneous devices, you’ll need the premium plan. In Canada the premium Subscription is $20.99 CAD/month.

3. Not all content on Netflix is available in 4K. A list of Ultra HD content on Netflix can be accessed from this following URL (https://hd-report.com/list-of-4k-ultra-hd-movies-tv-shows-on-Netflix/). It is current as of August 22nd, 2022. I am not sure how often this list is updated so you may need to search the web for a more current list.

4. If you haven’t opted for high-quality payback in your settings, Netflix will stream content at a lower resolution.

    Click your Profile icon on the top-right of the screen and then go to “Account”.


    About mid-way down the screen under the “Profile & Parental Controls” click the down arrow beside your name icon.

    Look for the last item in that list called “Playback Settings” and the click the word “change” on the right-side.


    You should now be in the “Playback Settings” page. Look for the very last option. On the very last option, make sure the circular button is selected beside “High” Best video and audio quality…

5. Modern hardware and software requirements. This section has a few more parts. Here are the system requirements for streaming Netflix in 4K on your computer:

(A)    Compatible 60Hz 4K TV or display that supports HDCP2.2. To play 4K video, you’ll need to use a display with a minimum 60Hz refresh rate and HDCP2.2 support. If you don’t know your screen’s specifications, you should check the manufacturer’s website for more information.

(B)    25Mbps or higher internet connection. You’ll also need a reliable internet connection with a minimum speed of 25Mbps to keep up with all of the high-resolution content. If you’re aiming to stream content in 4K, you’ll need an internet account that can accommodate the high data usage. As noted on the Playback Settings screen, Ultra HD uses about 7GB of data per hour.

Here’s how to check what resolution Netflix is using:

Play a video and press either Shift + Control + Option + D (Mac) or Shift + Control + Alt + D (Windows)

Inspect the Playing bitrate line to see the current resolution. If that line shows 3840 x 2160, then Netflix is streaming in 4K.


Press the key combination Shift + Control + Option + D (Mac) or Shift + Control + Alt + D (Windows)to close the bitrate overlay.

(C)    The right software. Microsoft Edge for Windows, Safari for macOS, or the Windows Netflix app. On top of that, only certain browsers support 4K video, which is why you’ll need to use Edge, Safari, or the Windows Netflix app. You will also need HEVC Codec software. HEVC stands for High Efficiency Video Coding. The HEVC Codec can be obtained from this URL (https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9N4WGH0Z6VHQ?hl=en-ca&gl=ca)

* Also note that you may need to be signed into a Microsoft account in order to download the software.

D.(D)   Powerful CPU, such as modern Intel or Apple silicon. Most modern CPUs should be able to handle 4K video. However, if you experience performance issues, check that your CPU, GPU, and all other components are up to the task.

 

E.(E)    Compatible HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1 cable. Finally, if you’re connecting your computer to a TV or display via HDMI, you’ll need to ensure that the cable supports 4K video.

 

Once you have everything set up correctly, when you view the descriptions of 4K content, you’ll notice “HDR” or “Ultra HD 4K” beside the descriptions.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

My Experience with YouTube and Twitch Content Creation


With regard to my history with YouTube, I had already been a member of YouTube since 2007. When I signed up for Gmail, I was automatically granted with a YouTube account as well because they are both tied to Google. I had only posted on YouTube for the first time in 2010 with gameplay from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and from Star Wars: The Old Republic. All of this was done without video capture hardware or any kind of dedicated streaming setup. All I had was a MSi gaming laptop equipped with a GeForce Video card and screen recording software.

In 2015 and 2016, I really struggled with home life and my relationship, and I also struggled with sustained stability in my employment, which led to financial struggle, and issues with my mental health. I needed to make some changes, and I became motivated. I had been watching various streamers on Twitch for at least a year and began researching how to go about using Twitch. That same year I quit my main job and focused on my own side-business Phresh New Media which I started in 2000.

For years, I had really wanted to figure out how to stream video games and put my gameplay on the internet. In 2016, I researched, and bought various types of video capturing hardware and finally got everything to work. However, it was always an uphill battle even up to now after 6 years. I primarily wanted to figure out the technology which I did, but I also wanted to see if I could catch a lucky break and get a big following online. Once I had everything set up for streaming, I first started out with Overwatch and then moved onto Destiny and The Division.

Starting out on Twitch, I realized that it was very difficult to get followers and subscribers, and I also had to broadcast myself while playing games. I had joined a Facebook group for Twitch Streamers from the Vancouver and lower mainland areas and was greeted pretty coldly when I asked people to check out my channel. I couldn't understand why others were greeted so warmly and why I was getting slapped by negative comments and cold shoulders. It still boggles my mind and I felt like I was being treated like an immature teenager rather than a grown adult by others in the streaming community and it really turned me off but I kept at it.

By 2017 I had over 300+ followers on Twitch but decided I wanted to switch my focus to YouTube instead. Twitch had various limitations in place and the biggest thing that changed my mind was gaming itself. I felt that having to do commentary, or talk while I played, massively took away from my gaming experience. I did not feel immersed any longer and I could not concentrate on playing a game well. To me IMHO it was like having to talk through a movie I was watching but not really being able to enjoy it because I couldn't concentrate on the story or the visuals as I would if I could just be silent and absorb the experience.
On top of that I was limited to low bitrates and low quality video streaming in Twitch until I hit a certain subscriber threshold, which I was never able to get to.

However, by moving to YouTube, I was able to produce considerably higher quality videos with much higher bitrates, and without limitations. It also freed me from having to do commentary, that took away from my enjoyment of the game I had been focusing on.

Fast forward to 2022, 5 years later and I finally have over 120+ subscribers on YouTube, nearly 800 uploaded videos, and nearly 90,000 combined views on all internet sources. I still feel however that this number is incredibly low compared to other people and their channels, considering the amount of work and effort I've put into my own YouTube channel.

There are still issues with how the YouTube algorithm works and how it handles traffic and redirects. My channel and videos receive far less views than other channels that have much lower quality. Those lower quality channels and videos somehow receive far more views and hits numbering in the thousands. When I post a video, I couldn't understand why I only received 12 or so views while someone with similar content was getting 12,000 views or more. It is something that is still ongoing and is really unfair. I'm struggling to get thousands of views on certain video clips while ten-year olds with iPhones are getting millions of views on their silly, effortless video clips.

Over the years, my hardware has gotten much more expensive but also much better. My company has transitioned from Phresh New Media to Phresh Digital Arts & Consulting. I'm still enjoying playing various video games and sharing the high-fidelity visuals with anyone and everyone on the internet that is interested. Gaming is not just for kids and is actually self-care. It provides an escape from stresses and hardships in real life and really improves mental health.

Check out my channel here:
(https://www.youtube.com/user/phreshninja)

also recommended viewing:
(10 Misconceptions About Gamers from Non-Gamers)

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Unbanning People On Twitter Is A Bad Idea

If Elon Musk makes changes to Twitter that will allow people like Donald Chump back onto the platform, I probably don't want to stay on it anymore. (Yes, I purposely spelled his name wrong because I absolutely detest this person.) Just because D.J.T. is a rich, shark-like businessman, that does not make him a good leader or a good person at all. People that believe in him are either misinformed or have a Lemming mind-set.

For one thing, it could probably incite more protests, more riots, and a massive escalation of misinformation and fake stories. DJ Chump is notorious for lying and spreading misinformation more than anyone on the planet.

I understand Elon's want for free-speech, but it shouldn't be at the cost of peace. Hate-speech, misinformation will be empowered if he allows this kind of change. Censorship exists for a reason. Certain people dislike it because it is another form of control, which they deem oppressive, but in actuality censorship is more of a safety mechanism.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Wi-Fi Survey Types and Methods

 

Wi-Fi Surveys can be performed in one of three modes. It can be operated in Planner mode (also known as Virtual Predictive Survey), or the default Passive Survey mode and lastly an optional Active Survey mode. Each of the specific modes are used for different purposes. The two most popular software brand packages for surveying are Ekahau or AirMagnet.

PREDICTIVE VIRTUAL SURVEYS
The Planner mode involves the process of creating and adjusting a virtual environment model, utilizing a selection and placement of simulated APs. To create a virtual model of the environment, the physical objects that affect radio wave propagation are input into the application and using the tools to draw the position, size, and type of building materials. Planner mode uses built-in or custom-designed walls, floors, attenuation areas, simulated access points, and a large selection of antenna patterns. The resulting WLAN model can then simulate coverage and output heatmap examples that can be analyzed for theoretical AP placements.

PASSIVE SITE SURVEYS
In a Passive Survey mode, the wireless network card does not associate itself with any particular AP or SSID (Service Set Identifier). Instead, it simply listens to the RF data moving through the site, detecting and recording all RF signals and noises in the environment. Passive Surveys do not have to be performed as AP on a Stick method. Passive Surveys are normally performed either during the pre-planning stage or post-installation stage. During the pre-planning stage Passive Surveys help to determine design around problem areas and working with rogue AP’s. Passive Surveys in the post-installation stage help to validate performance and detect actual coverage of all broadcasting AP’s in designated areas. By default, AirMagnet Survey opens in the Passive Survey mode and can be toggled to Active if needed. Passive Surveys are able to collect both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz data at the same time. Passive Surveys should be used to test multiple AP performance and to detect Rogues.

ACTIVE SITE SURVEYS
In Active Survey mode the wireless network card actively associates itself with just a single selected AP (Wireless Access Point), sending and receiving RF (Radio Frequency) packets to and from the target AP. Active Surveys are normally performed as an AP-on-a-Stick survey. Active surveys are useful for scientific research, lab tests, and finding specific metrics of AP performance, and RF propagation through various types of building materials.

However, In Active Survey mode, surveys are strongly recommended to be conducted separately for 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz results.
While using Active mode for AP-on-a-stick surveys, it is possible to choose Dual-band which in theory scans both 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz bands but results from such surveys are at the mercy of the end-client network interface card and its Wi-Fi choices. The NIC on the end-user device is what decides how to connect to either 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz which can leave gaps in survey data collection if Dual-band is selected. The NIC can swap between 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz depending on signal integrity using its own internal device computations without the surveyor or user being able to control it. That is why it is better to select one bandwidth at a time for more consistent and reliable results.


Additionally with Active Surveys, inconsistencies in results can arise if the environment is not controlled.

During active association, beamforming is created between the AP and end-client NIC and can cause some skewing of results.

Active surveys should only be used to test singular AP with singular end-client performance. Results will vary if there are multiple clients connected or multiple APs involved (roaming).

Using Passive mode for AP-on-a-stick surveys can collect data for both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz at the same time without gaps in data collection. Results from Passive mode AP-on-a-stick surveys can be more consistent and is far more time-saving.

AP ON A STICK SURVEYS
AP-on-a-Stick (APoaS) methods are most often performed to test a specific predetermined AP model in an environment. This can be a long and tedious task if there are several planned AP placements. AP on a Stick surveys can be performed in either Passive or Active modes but usually have different purposes. AP on a Stick Surveys are typically conducted in the pre-planning stage to test the performance of the predetermined specified AP, and helps to identify the best locations for installation and deployment of wireless access points.

During an AP-on-a-stick Survey, the test wireless access point is usually suspended approximately three meters from the floor and placed on or near the ceiling. Typical installation locations of APs should be placed no higher than four meters and near ceiling height in a spot where it is most likely to give the best wireless availability. In most instances where the ceiling or rafters are unreachable or inaccessible, the AP’s are simply secured to the top rung of a step-ladder for testing purposes.

In situations where there are very high vaulted ceilings more than four meters, AP installations should consider wall-mounting as a primary locations while the AP’s are using their default Omni antennas. The distance from AP to end client will affect connection quality and stability. If proceeding with vaulted ceiling installations, please consider using APs with diversity antennas that can be swapped. Certain types of directional or higher dBi output powered antennas can be used for focusing signals downward or in the proper direction.

The information gathered from multiple readings and surveys can assist in determining the optimal positions for each AP.

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Blaming Wi-Fi
https://phreshdigitalarts.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-top-5-mistakes-that-people-make.html

 

Compartmentalized Wi-Fi Design and Me
https://phreshdigitalarts.blogspot.com/2021/09/compartmentalized-wi-fi-design-and-me.html

 

Extending Wi-Fi @ Home
https://phreshdigitalarts.blogspot.com/2022/04/extending-wi-fi-home.html