Factors Affecting Wireless Range - Arris DG860 Setting Up

Factors Affecting Wireless Range

A number of factors can affect the usable
range for wireless connections.
Increases range:
Decreases
range:
Note that decreasing the range of your wireless network
Note:
may be beneficial, as long as the decreased range is
sufficient for your needs. By limiting your network's range,
you reduce interference with other networks and make it
harder for unwanted users to find and connect to
your network.
Setting the transmit power level to High increases the
Note:
range. Setting it to Medium or Low decreases the
range proportionately.
· Raising the unit above the devices (for
example, installing the modem in
the upper floor of a multistory dwelling)
· Lowering the unit below the devices (for
example, installing the modem in
a basement)
· Metal or concrete walls between the
modem and other devices
· Large metal appliances, aquariums or
metal cabinets between the modem
and other devices
· Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz
wireless phones, microwave ovens or
other wireless networks)
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