You are configuring a wireless network for a small office. According to a good rule of thumb, what should you do when considering access point placement?

Wireless access point placement is a problem without a universal solution; there are many factors to consider. The signal attenuates more as it travels farther. However, if the building materials reflect or absorb the signal or in a short space, you can lose a signal quickly. Try to place access points away from metal (which includes appliances) and from the ground. They ought to be placed in the middle of the area to be served and at a height that will allow them to get around most obstacles. Only the 802.11ac and 802.11ax standards among the current 802.11 standards have directional antennae. All other standards are omnidirectional, which means that the signal transmits in all directions.