Placement Of Your N+ Wireless Router - Belkin F5D8235-4 User Manual

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technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel, which
increases wireless capacity.
Another element that enhances Belkin's N MIMO is the use of aggregation as specified in the
draft 802.11n specification. By shortening the space between packets and combining multiple
smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin's N MIMO can transmit more data through
available bandwidth.
Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway. The speed limit governs the
maximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane. Compared with conventional radios, one-
dimensional smart antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster and more reliably—
analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed
limit. Belkin's N MIMO helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become
the superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that
are opened.

Placement of your N+ Wireless Router

Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your
Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and
200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further from
your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals
simply by getting in the way of your network's radio waves are metal appliances
or obstructions, and walls.
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 five
and 10 feet from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If
difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin 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.