Placement Of Your N Wireless Router - Belkin F5D8233 User Manual

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The element that makes Belkin's N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio
is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless
transfers around your home or office. A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit
a data stream. Belkin's N MIMO, on the other hand, uses two antennas. This design
helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin's N MIMO is multidimensional. It builds
on one-dimensional smart-antenna 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.