Placement Of Your N1 Wireless Modem Router - Belkin F5D8631-4 User Manual

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Placement of your N1 Wireless Modem Router

Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to
your Modem 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 Modem Router and connected
devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you
move further from your Modem 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 Modem 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.
1. Modem Router Placement
Place your Modem 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 Modem Router's networking antennas are parallel
to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
If your Modem Router itself is positioned vertically, point the
antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Modem Router on a floor that is as
close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing
the Modem Router on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Modem Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
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