NETGEAR EVA8000 - Manual (Page 93)

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– You must manually enter your wireless settings as described in
“Setting Up Network Shares” on page 6-6.
For detailed information about wireless networks, click the link to
Wireless Networking Basics listed in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
Wireless Range and Interference
Wireless networks have one or more access points or routers that send out
wireless signals. The distance that the signal travels is the wireless range.
Interference can block a wireless signal.
The strength and range of the wireless signal depend on the equipment
used. As you move the Digital Entertainer HD away from an access point
or router, you could lose your wireless connection.
The following can cause interference and prevent you from connecting to
a wireless network:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz cordless phones
• Aquariums or large fish tanks
• Walls built with concrete or metal
Wireless Networking Tips
Wireless networks can be subject to intermittent outages due to
interference and other environment factors such as distance and
construction materials.
Here are some tips for setting up a more robust wireless network for your
media:
• A wireless 802.11g network can generally support at most a single
HD transmission. For best results with HD video, use a wired
network.
• When using 802.11g, make sure that there are no 802.11b devices
connected. Having any 802.11b devices connected reduces the overall
throughput of your network even if the 802.11b devices are not
active.