Steps To Improve Wireless Connectivity; Extending A Wireless Network - TRENDnet TEW-736RE User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Steps to improve wireless connectivity

There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Follow
these tips to help improve your wireless connectivity:
1. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce
the range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that
will minimize the amount of obstructions between them.
a. For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of
your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.
b. Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets
and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), and
masonry walls.
c. Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic
objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the
wireless device, the better.
d. Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors,
and fluorescent lighting.
e. Many environmental variables can affect the router's performance, so
if your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and
test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.
2. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor
environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes
through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid
wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.
3. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use
the wireless adapter's site survey tool to determine the best antenna
orientation for your wireless devices.
4. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also
impact your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that
generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.
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Extending a wireless network

What is a wireless network?
A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet
access, which requires a router.A large home network may also have a switch, additional
routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game
consoles, and internetcameras.
A wireless network is the same network mentioned however the devices
communicatewith each other wirelessly.
Why use a wireless extender?
An existing wireless network may not have the ability to cover your entire home or
office. Wireless dead spots are locations around your home or office where you are
unable to establish a wireless connection to your network. The range extender
eliminates dead spots by connecting to anexisting wireless network, and broadcasting
another wireless signal in an area with a weak wireless signal. .
How to setup your range extender
There are two ways you can configure the TEW-736RE. The easiest way is to use the
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button Configuration method. To use this
methodyour wireless router or access point must also have a WPS button. The second
way to configure the TEW-736RE is through the built-in setup Wizard.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User's Guide, you can find help below:
• http://www.trendnet.com/support
(documents, downloads, and FAQs are available from this Web page)
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