Placement Of Your Access Point - Belkin F5D6130 User Manual

Proper placement of your AP is important to ensure the best performance of
your wireless network. Indoors, your Wireless Access Point can typically pro-
vide a circular coverage area of 300 feet or more. However, different types of
construction materials and other obstructions in a building can greatly affect
the wireless signal and decrease the range. If possible, place your AP as close
as possible to the center of the area that you want to cover. In multistory
homes, place the AP on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as
possible; this may mean placing the AP on an upper floor.
Use care when choosing the location of your AP
• Be aware of appliances or large objects such as a refrigerator or
washer/dryer unit that may be on the opposite side of a wall from where
you decide to place your AP.
• Place the AP on top of a desk and away from metal cabinets and
computer cases.
• Do not place objects or components on top of the AP.
• Make sure that the antenna is pointing UP at all times.
• Metallic-based UV window tint can affect wireless performance. Do not
place the AP next to a tinted window.
We realize that in the real world, it may not be possible to place your AP in
the center of your coverage area. In cases where you may experience difficulty
covering the entire area you want, try placing the AP as high as possible.
Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are no
obstacles between the wireless computer and the AP. The AP may also be
mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for
expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit http://www.belkin.com/networking
for solutions.
The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring
wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones.
While these things can affect the network performance, your wireless network
typically will work fine under most conditions where these devices exist.

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