Installation And Configuration Of The Nf18Acv; Placement Of Your Nf18Acv; Avoiding Obstacles And Interference; Cordless Phones - NetCommWireless NF18ACV User Manual

Installation and configuration of the NF18ACV

Placement of your NF18ACV

The wireless connection between your NF18ACV and your WiFi devices will be strong when they are in close proximity and
have direct line of sight. As your client device moves further away from the NF18ACV or solid objects block direct line of sight
to the router, your wireless connection and performance may degrade. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is
greatly affected by the individual installation environment.
If you have concerns about your network's performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the
computer to a position between three to five meters from the NF18ACV in order to see if distance is the problem.
Note – While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this check list may help
If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your WiFi Devices and your NF18ACV, please try the following
steps:
In multi-storey homes, place the NF18ACV on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may
mean placing the NF18ACV on an upper floor.
Try not to place the NF18ACV near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the NF18ACV
(2.4GHz/5GHz).

Avoiding obstacles and interference

Avoid placing your NF18ACV near devices that may emit radio "noise," such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can
inhibit wireless communication include:
Refrigerators
Washers and/or dryers
Metal cabinets
Large aquariums
Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as those listed above are not blocking
the signal's path (between your devices and the NF18ACV).

Cordless phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Try moving cordless phones away from your NF18ACV and your wireless-enabled computers.
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band (check
manufacturer's information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering with the NF18ACV.
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