How Do I Select And Place Wireless Network Devices - Scientific Atlanta WebSTAR DPR300 Series User Manual

WebSTAR DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway User's Guide

How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?

You can use a large variety of wireless network devices with your cable modem gateway. These include
computers, PDAs, etc. On the wireless network, all devices impact the characteristics of the network, because
each device transmits a wireless signal. Contact your cable service provider or consult the documentation for your
wireless network device for more information on selecting the appropriate wireless network devices for your home
or office network.
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Where is the Best Location for My Wireless Network Devices?
You should work with your cable service provider to choose the best location for
your wireless network devices. Consider these recommendations:
Distance from the cable modem gateway to the wireless network devices
Do not place the cable modem gateway near metallic surfaces that may
block the wireless communications path. Wireless communication is "line-of-
sight" through non-metallic walls. However, the more structures (walls) the
signal must pass through, the weaker the received signal.
Do not place wireless network devices near a microwave oven. Microwave
ovens can occasionally interfere with wireless transmissions.
Now that you have selected a location for your wireless network devices, the next
step is to place and install your wireless network devices. Go to How Do I Install
Wireless Network Devices?, next in this guide.