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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
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 farther
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 away 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�
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1� Wireless 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):
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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
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to the center of the home as possible� This may mean placing the
router on an upper floor�
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Try not to place the router near a cordless phone�
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