Placement Of Your Wireless G Plus Mimo Router; Important Factors For Placement And Setup - Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 User Manual

Introduction

Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO Router

Important Factors for Placement and Setup

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your
Router (or access point). Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is
between 100 and 200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router (or access point) and
connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As
you move further from your Router (or access point), connection speed may
decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of
your network's radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
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
five and 10 feet from the Router (or access point) in order to see if distance is
the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.
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 checklist may help.
1. Wireless Router (or Access Point) Placement
Place your Router (or access point), the central connection point of
your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless
network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients"
(i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Router's (or access point's) networking antennas
are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the
ceiling). If your Router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically,
point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Router (or access point) on a floor
that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may
mean placing the Router (or access point) on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Router (or access point) near a cordless
2.4GHz phone.
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