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Wall-Mount the Gateway
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This appendix describes how to wall-mount the gateway.
The gateway lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your
WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary
significantly depending on the physical placement of your gateway. For example, the thickness
and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.
For best results, place your gateway according to the following guidelines:
• Place your gateway on an upper floor of a multifloor home or office.
• Place your gateway close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location
gives the best conditions for receiving a strong 4G LTE signal.
• Place your gateway near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• Make sure that the gateway is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet
cables for wired computers.
• Place the gateway in an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls and ceilings
between the gateway and your other devices.
• Place the gateway away from electrical devices such as these:
- Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
- Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
• Place the gateway away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, and insulated
walls such as these:
- Solid metal doors
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
- Brick
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