Filter
Top Products
How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?
29
How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?
You can use a large variety of wireless network devices with your gateway cable modem. These include
computers, PDAs, etc. On the wireless network, all devices impact the characteristics of the network, because
each device transmits a wireless signal. Contact your cable service provider or consult the documentation for your
wireless network device for more information on selecting the appropriate wireless network devices for your home
or office network.
Where is the Best Location for My Wireless Network Devices?
You should work with your cable service provider to choose the best location for
your wireless network devices. Consider these recommendations:
• Distance from the gateway cable modem to the wireless network devices.
• Do not place the gateway cable modem near metallic surfaces that may
block the wireless communications path. Wireless communication is “line-of-
sight” through non-metallic walls. However, the more structures (walls) the
signal must pass through, the weaker the received signal.
• Do not place wireless network devices near a microwave oven. When
operating, microwave ovens can interfere with wireless transmissions.
• Do not place your wireless network devices near 2.4 GHz wireless
telephones because these telephones may also cause interference with your
wireless network.
Now that you have selected a location for your wireless network devices, the next
step is to place and install your wireless network devices. Go to How Do I Install
Wireless Network Devices, next in this guide.