Wireless Performance; Site Topography; Site Surveys - Asus WL-530g User Manual

Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance

4. Wireless Performance

This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance
of a ASUS Wireless network.

Site Topography

For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS
Wireless Routers away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent
lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment.
Signal loss can occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors block
transmission. Locate the ASUS Wireless Routers in open areas or add the
ASUS Wireless Routers as needed to improve coverage.
Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as the ASUS Wireless
Router. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the ASUS
Wireless Router you may notice network performance degradation.
However, both your microwave and your the ASUS Wireless Router will
continue to function.

Site Surveys

A site survey (utility provided with the WLAN PC card and CF card)
analyzes the installation environment and provides users with
recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement
differs for each model.
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