Appendix B: Important Factors For Placement And Setup - Belkin F5D7632uk4A User Manual

Appendix B: Important Factors
for Placement and Setup
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. Wireless Router (or Access Point) Placement
Place your wireless router (or access point), 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 wireless router's (or access point's) networking antennas
are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If
your wireless router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the
antennas a much as possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that
is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
wireless router (or access point) on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the wireless router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz
phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) 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
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
wireless router or access point).
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 wireless routers (or access points) 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
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