RadioLAN 140 MOBILINK - Manual (Page 19)

890-013 06/02/99 Version 1 Page 14 © 1999 RadioLAN. All rights reserved.
Range of Operation Range of Operation
RadioLAN networks provide a radio carrier range of 250 feet
with a nominal data range of a 120 feet radius from each
station. Your system’s range may be greater than 120 feet
depending upon the environment. Within the data range, a
station can exchange information at full Ethernet speeds.
For best operation, RadioLAN recommends that you locate
all stations within a 120-foot circular area (see Figure 11).
This ensures proper operation of the network’s CSMA/CA
feature, which overcomes network communication
collisions.
Obstructions can decrease the data range: RadioLAN is
designed to operate in a semi-open office environment.
Listed below are some obstructions that may reduce your
data range:
•
Walls made of a metallic substance
•
Thick concrete walls
•
Walls reinforced with metallic studs
•
Foil-backed insulation installed within walls
•
Desktop objects that surround your RadioLAN transceiver
120 feet
data range
Figure 11: Range of Operation