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Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is
to your Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating range for your
wireless devices is between 100 to 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless
connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between
your Wireless Router or Access Point connected devices increases. This
may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further from your Router
or Access Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken
signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal
appliances or obstructions, and walls.
To test whether performance issues are related to range or obstruction
factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and ten feet from
the Router. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
While some of the factors suggested below can affect network performance
negatively, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning. In
fact, you may not notice any problem at all. If you are concerned that your
network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist
may help.
1. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware
Place your Wireless Router, the central connection point of your
network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless
networking devices.
To achieve the best connection for your “wireless clients” (computers
enabled by Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop
Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Wireless Router’s or AP’s networking antennas
are parallel to each other, and positioned vertically (pointing
toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router is positioned vertically,
point the antennas a much as possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router or AP on a floor
that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may
mean placing it on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Wireless Router or AP near a cordless
2.4GHz phone.
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