Improving Proof of Coverage
Antenna placement
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Antenna placement
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If your Hotspot is unable to complete challenges on the network, it just may be because of interference or it's position might be poor.
Moving the Hotspot to a different window or higher floor if possible.
Metal window screens can also affect RF signals. If those can be removed, it may improve the signal.
Placing the Hotspot outdoors.
Some building materials in the surrounding walls can block RF signals.
See if you are in "Relayed" status.
If a Hotspot being relayed, it means it's Internet connection is being relayed through another Hotspot on the Network. To take the Hotspot out of relay requires opening ports on your internet router (to port 44158), and may require some additional work beyond opening ports, like setting a static IP, depending on your router manufacturer. This can help it better maintain sync and properly send/receive transaction receipts for Beacons and Witnesses.
Fully move the antenna outside as high as possible.
If placing the Hotspot near a window does not seem to help, you may proceed to use an external antenna (3DBI, 5.8DBI, 7DBI etc..) and mount it to your roof, or an outside platform.
It is important to have line-of-sight between other Hotspots around your area. Ensure you are not blocked by objects or dense trees. A great too to calculate this information is linked below.
