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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 Wireless Router (or Access Point). Typical indoor operating range
for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. Your wireless
connection speed and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance
between your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. 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 Wireless Router or Access Point. If difficulties persist even at
close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Note: 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 Router or Access Point
Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection
point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless
network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,”
(i.e. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Wireless Router’s (or Access Point’s) networking
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically
(pointing toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router (or Access Point)
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible
in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) on a
floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may
mean placing the Wireless Router (or Access Point) on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless
2.4GHz phone.