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Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
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Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired
computers.
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Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router
and your other devices.
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Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
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Ceiling fans
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Home security systems
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Microwaves
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Computers
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Base of a cordless phone
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2.4 GHz cordless phone
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Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such
as these:
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Solid metal door
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Aluminum studs
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Fish tanks
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Mirrors
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Brick
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Concrete
Cable Your Router
The following image shows how to cable your router:
Hardware Setup
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