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Introduction
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Introduction
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware
Please note that to ensure the performance of your wireless network,
you must carefully plan the positioning of your wireless networking
hardware.
Examples of Wireless Networking Hardware:
• Wireless Router
• Wireless Range Extender/Access Point
• Wireless Notebook Network Card
• Wireless Desktop Network Card
• Wireless USB Network Adapter
• Wireless USB Print Server
• Wireless Ethernet Adapter
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
and 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 appliances. As a result, the typical
indoor range of your Wireless devices will be between 100–200 feet.
The Wireless Router is the central connection point of the network,
with all wireless clients (i.e. wireless notebook network cards,
wireless desktop network card, and wireless USB adapters) attached
to it. In order to achieve the best wireless network coverage for
your connected computers, your Router should be placed as close
as possible to the center of the area that your want to cover with
antennas pointing UP. In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor
that is as close to the center of the home as possible; this may mean
placing the Router on an upper floor. Wireless devices work best in
a line-of-sight situation where there are no obstacles between the
wireless client and the Router.