Belkin Surf/Share F7D2101 User Manual page 29

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data transfer is sometimes slow .
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
and the throughput performance between devices decreases
when the distance between devices increases . Other factors that
will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit)
are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances . As a result,
the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between
100 to 200 feet . Note also that connection speed may decrease
as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point) .
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to
10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point) . Please
see the section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking
Hardware for Optimal Performance ." If issues persist even at
close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support .
Signal strength is poor .
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
and the throughput performance between devices decreases
when the distance between devices increases . Other factors
that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst
culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances . As
a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be
between 100 to 200 feet . Note also that connection speed may
decrease as you move farther from the wireless router (or access
point) . In order to determine if wireless issues are related to
range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible,
to five to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point) .
Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your
network can improve performance and reliability . The default channel
the router is shipped with is channel 6. You may choose from several
other channels depending on your region; see your router's (or access
point's) user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels .
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