Wireless Configuration; Observe Performance, Placement, And Range Guidelines - NETGEAR WPNT834 Reference Manual

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This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WPNT834 router. In

planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should

also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For

further information on wireless networking, see

Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the

physical placement of the wireless firewall. The latency, data throughput performance, and

notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration

choices.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation

or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range and

performance specifications, please see

For best results, place your firewall:

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Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.

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In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have

line-of-sight access (even if through walls).

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Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless

phones.

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Away from large metal surfaces.

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security

settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP and

WPA-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.