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Installation and Configuration of
Installation and Configuration of
Installation and Configuration of
the NF5
Placement of your NF5
The wireless connection between your NF5
NF5. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your
. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your NF5 and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individual installation environment.
increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatl
If you have concerns about your network's performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the
If you have concerns about your network's performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the
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
computer to a position between three to five meters from the NF5 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
ote: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless
ote: 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 effectivenes
from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectivenes
from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may
help.
If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your Wi
In multi-storey homes, place the
storey homes, place the NF5 on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possib
placing the NF5 on an upper floor.
on an upper floor.
Try not to place the NF5 near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio fr
Avoid obstacles and interference
Avoid obstacles and interference
Avoid placing your NF5 near devices that may emit rad
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
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots,
blocking the signal's path (between your devices and the NF5).
blocking the signal's path (between your device
Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless p
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless p
Try moving cordless phones away from your
Try moving cordless phones away from your NF5 and your wireless-enabled computers.
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering with the NF5.
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may
If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your
If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your
If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your
wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your NF5 to channel 11. See your phone's
wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your
user manual for detailed instructions.
al for detailed instructions.
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.
Choose the "Quietest" Channel for your Wireless Network
Choose the "Quietest" Channel for your Wireless Network
Choose the "Quietest" Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office compl
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office compl
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless
networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility
networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility
networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless ad
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter's user manual), and switch
your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
ones or other wireless devices.
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NF5
NF5 and your WiFi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to your
Fi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to your
ting wirelessly between your WiFi Devices and your NF5, please try the following steps:
on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may mean
near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the
io "noise," such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit
tinted windows
idual installation environment.
see if distance is the problem.
, please try the following steps:
make sure that objects such as those listed above are not
enabled computers.
and connected devices
equency as the NF5 (2.4GHz).
to channel 11. See your phone's
apter's user manual), and switch
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