Gokiair signals are weak/Guidelines. How to fix it?
Goki Bluetooth Gateways Installation Guidelines
1. OPTIMAL GATEWAY PLACEMENT BY BUILDING TYPE
Standard Construction (Drywall and Wood Frame)
Coverage
: One gateway per 4 guest rooms maximum
Mounting height
: 4 feet (1.2m) from floor level
Maximum range
: 30 feet (9m) from furthest door
Concrete and Brick Buildings
Coverage
: One gateway per 2-3 guest rooms
Mounting height
: 4 feet (1.2m) from floor level
Maximum range
: 15-20 feet (4.5-6m) from furthest door
Additional consideration
: Install supplementary gateways near particularly thick walls
Modern Steel Frame Construction
Coverage
: One gateway per 3-4 guest rooms
Mounting height
: 4 feet (1.2m) from floor level
Special consideration
: Avoid direct mounting on metal surfaces
Universal Placement Principles
Position gateways in corridor centers to maximize coverage on both sides
Maintain line of sight to doors whenever possible
Install within proximity to power or network infrastructure
Maintain consistent height aligned with door hardware
Ensure minimum 3-foot clearance from other electronic equipment
Areas Requiring Additional Coverage
Elevator lobbies
: Install gateways on both sides of elevator banks
Stairwells
: Require one gateway per floor level
Extended corridors
: Additional gateway every 50 feet
Meeting spaces
: Dedicated gateway for each conference room
Building corners
: Signal does not propagate around corners effectively
2. SIGNAL ATTENUATION FACTORS
Complete Signal Barriers
The following obstacles prevent signal transmission entirely:
Elevator shafts and cars
Fire-rated metal doors
Electrical and mechanical rooms
Commercial kitchen areas
(microwave interference)
Severe Signal Reduction (75% Range Loss)
These materials and obstacles significantly impair connectivity:
Reinforced concrete walls
Mirror installations
(large wall-mounted mirrors)
Metal door frames and fire exits
Bathroom walls
(combination of plumbing and tile)
Masonry walls
(particularly thick or historic brick)
Moderate Signal Reduction (50% Range Loss)
Common building elements that reduce effective range:
Multiple gypsum board walls
Metal decorative elements or signage
Storage areas with metal shelving
High-density guest areas
(device interference during peak occupancy)
Installation Verification
A practical rule for installers: If a direct walking path from the gateway to the door is obstructed, signal propagation will be similarly impaired. Additional gateways should be installed to ensure reliable coverage.
RECOMMENDATION
For optimal guest experience and system reliability, we recommend installing one gateway per four guest rooms as a maximum coverage ratio. In buildings with challenging construction materials or layouts, this ratio should be reduced further to ensure consistent connectivity and minimize potential service disruptions.