Axesstel MV400 - Manual (Page 52)

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• The “Connected” light should be on and not blinking.
• The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking.
2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the
system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.
3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of
wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list
of “Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can connect to.
Problem:
My wireless network performance is inconsistent.
Data transfer is sometimes slow.
Signal strength is poor.
I am having difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private
Network (VPN) connection.
Solution:
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the
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
metal appliances. As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless
devices will be between 100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed
may decrease as you move farther away from the Modem or access point.
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest
temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from the
Modem.
Changing the Wireless Channel - Depending on local wireless traffic and
interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve
performance and reliability. The default channel the Modem is shipped with
is channel 11. You may choose from several other channels depending on
your region (see the section titled “Changing the Wireless Channel” on page
41 for instructions on how to choose other channels).
Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can
help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability. Most
wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this
property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections”