NetComm 802.11 - Manual (Page 8)

Power n Series User Guide YML800NX
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Placement of your Power n
Series Router
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your connected device is to your Router. Your wireless connection
and performance will degrade as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases. This may or
may not be noticeable.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try
moving the computer to a position between three to five meters from the Router in order to see if distance is the
problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact NetComm Technical Support.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are
concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
1. Router Placement
Place your Router, as close as possible to the centre of your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless
network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by NetComm Wireless USB Adapter, Laptop with
Built-in Wireless, Wireless PDA / IPhone):
• Ensure that your Router’s antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
If your Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas in an upward direction as much as possible.
• In multi-storey homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This
may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can
inhibit wireless communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the
signal’s path (between your devices and Router).