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Signal strength is poor.
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and
the throughput performance between devices decreases when the
distance between devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal
degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such
as walls and metal appliances. As a result, the typical indoor range
of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet. Note also
that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the
wireless router (or access point). In order to determine if wireless issues
are related to range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if
possible, to five to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point).
Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your
network can improve performance and reliability. The default
channel the router is shipped with is channel 6. You may choose
from several other channels depending on your region; see your
router’s (or access point’s) user manual for instructions on how to
choose other channels.
Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless
transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and
connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit
the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows
Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click on
your Adapter’s connection. In the “Properties” dialog, select the
“Configure” button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will
have to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then
click “Properties”), then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the
rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically
adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause
periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule,
slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different
connection rates until you find the best one for your environment;
note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for
browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s
literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.