NETGEAR EVA9000 User Manual page 87

The following list describes how to optimize wireless router
performance.
• Identify critical wireless links.
If your network has several wireless devices, decide which wireless
devices need the highest data rate, and locate the router near them.
Many wireless products have automatic data-rate fallback, which
allows increased distances without a loss of connectivity. This also
means that devices that are farther away might be slower.
Therefore, the most critical links in your network are those where
the traffic is high and the distances are great. Optimize those first.
• Choose placement carefully.
For best results, place your router:
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• Avoid obstacles to wireless signals.
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Fine-Tuning Your Experience
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant
performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to
the router. For complete range and performance
specifications, see
Near the center of the area in which your computers will
operate.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the
wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even
if through walls).
Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures
such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings,
reinforced concrete, and metal partitions.
Keep the device away from large amounts of water such as fish
tanks and water coolers.
"Technical Specifications" on page 117.
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