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Section 1 - Product Overview
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DCS-5222L Network Camera can be connected to your network wirelessly from anywhere within its operating range. However, keep in mind
that there are factors that affect the signal strength and range of your connection. The number of objects the signal must pass through, together
with the number of radio frequencies in the area, will have an effect on the range of your signal. Remember these tips to maximize the wireless
range of your network:
• Keep the number of obstacles, such as walls or ceilings, that the signal must pass through to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling
that the signal must pass through will have an adverse effect on the range of your network.
• Please be aware of the direct and non direct lines between devices. A wall that is at an angle will have a greater surface area for the signal
to pass through than a wall not at an angle to the devices.
• Building materials can make a difference. Try to position access points, routers and computers in such a way that the signal passes through
open doors or drywalls. Materials such as glass, metal, steel, walls (with insulation ), water (such as fish tanks), brick and concrete will
degrade your wireless signal.
• Keep the network camera at least 3 - 6 feet (1-2 meters) away from other devices which generate radio frequencies.
• If you are using a 2.4GHz cordless phone or other radio frequency source such as a microwave oven close to your wireless devices, your
wireless signal may degrade or fail. It is advisable to keep the base station of your cordless phone as far away as possible from the camera,
the base station may transmit a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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