Operating Range; Range; Site Surveys; Roaming Information - Asus (WL-330) User Manual

Installation
2.4

Operating range

2.4.1

Range

The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP range is dependent on the operating
environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or
wall types which may reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two
802.11b radios in an open space may achieve an operating distance of up to
1000 meters, while the same two units may only achieve up to 300 meters of
range when used indoors.
By default, the device automatically adjusts the data rate to maintain a
usable radio connection. Therefore, a client that is close to the device may
operate at higher speeds while a client that is on the fringe of coverage may
operate at lower speeds. You can configure the data rates that the device
uses. If you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS Pocket AP,
you may reduce the effective wireless range of the WLAN coverage.
2.4.2 Site survey
A site survey (utility provided with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP) analyzes
the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for
equipment and its placement. The optimum placement differ depending on
the device design and specifications.
2.5

Roaming information

If there are several ASUS Pocket Wireless APs operating on a network, then
a wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from one ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP to another.
Each ASUS Pocket Wireless AP creates its own wireless cell or coverage
area known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). Any wireless mobile client can
communicate with a particular ASUS AP if it is within that AP's coverage
area.
2-6 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)