Motorola WA840G - Manual (Page 12)

OVERVIEW SECTION 1
WA840G 1-7
Positioning Your Access Point
To achieve the best wireless performance, review these guidelines
before deciding where to place your access point:
! Placing your base station in the physical center of your network is
the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in all
directions.
! Placing the access point in a higher location, such as on top of a
cabinet, helps to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to
receiving locations on upper stories.
! If possible, position your access point so there is a direct line of
sight between the access point and your other home network
devices.
! Avoid placing the access point next to large solid objects like
computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the
signal penetrate more cleanly.
! Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves and
2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep
devices away from the access point.
! Mirrors, especially silver-coated, can reduce transmission
performance.
Wireless Range
The following describes different scenarios for the expected range of
the coverage area of the access point. This table is only a guide and
coverage varies due to local conditions.
Data Rate Open Area Closed Area
54 Mbps Up to 100 ft (30m) Up to 60 ft (18m)
11 Mbps Up to 900 feet (275 m) Up to 160 feet (49 m)
5.5 Mbps Up to 1300 feet (396 m) Up to 200 feet (61 m)
2 or 1 Mbps Up to 1500 feet (457 m) Up to 300 feet (91 m)