Belkin F6D6230-4 v1 User Manual page 4

1. Router Placement
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close as
possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients" (i.e.,
computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless
Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
 Ensure that your Router's networking antennas are parallel to each other,
and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Router itself is
positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward
direction.
 In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the
center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an
upper floor.
 Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone or
microwave.ovens.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio "noise," such as
microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:
 Refrigerators
 Washers and/or dryers
 Metal cabinets
 Large aquariums
 Metallic-based UV tinted windows
 Microwave ovens
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such
as these are not blocking the signal's path (between your computers and Router).
3. Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the
above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
 Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless-
enabled computers.
 Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on
the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). If this fixes the
problem, your phone may be interfering.
 If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the
phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example,
change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11. See
your phone's user manual for detailed instructions.
 If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.