Factors Affecting Wireless Range; Cleaning Instructions - Arris Xfinity TG1682 User Manual

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Cleaning Instructions

Clean the Telephony Gateway using only a clean, slightly moistened, cloth. Do
not use aerosols in the vicinity of the Telephony Gateway.

Factors Affecting Wireless Range

A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Increases range:
Decreases range:
Note:
Note:
Xfinity TG1682 Telephony Gateway User's Guide
Ethernet
Configuration Usage
• Raising the unit above the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in the upper floor of
a multi-story dwelling)
• Adding wireless hubs in a bridge (WDS) network
• Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in a basement)
• Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Gate-
way and other devices
• Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the Telephony Gateway and other devices
• Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones,
microwave ovens, or other wireless networks)
Decreasing the range of your wireless network may be beneficial, as long
as the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By limiting your net-
work's range, you reduce interference with other networks and make it
harder for unwanted users to find and connect to your network.
Setting the trasmit power level to High increases the range. Setting it
to Medium or Low decreases the range proportionately.
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