Belkin F5D7230-4 User Manual page 103

Troubleshooting
Problem:
My wireless network performance is inconsistent .
Data transfer is sometimes slow .
Signal strength is poor .
I am having difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual
Private Network (VPN) connection .
Solution:
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 away from the
Router or access point .
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest
temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from the
Router .
Changing the Wireless Channel
and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can
improve performance and reliability . The default channel the Router is
shipped with is channel 11 . You may choose from several other channels
depending on your region (see the section titled "Changing the Wireless
Channel" on page 50 for instructions on how to choose other channels) .
Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate
rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection
stability . Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission
rate . To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open
"Network Connections" and double-click on your wireless card's
connection. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on
the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card
in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced"
tab and select the rate property . Wireless client cards are usually set to
automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can
cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a
rule, slower transmission rates are more stable . Experiment with different
connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note
that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the
Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card's user manual.
— Depending on local wireless traffic
— Limiting the wireless transmit
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