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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual
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Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures such as file cabinets,
refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings, reinforced concrete, and metal partitions.
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Keep the device away from large amounts of water such as fish tanks and water coolers.
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Reduce interference.
Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings.
Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in
the 2400–2500 MHz frequency band. Common noise-creating sources are:
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Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot)
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Copy machines and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet)
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Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet)
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Choose your settings.
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Use a scanning utility including those provided with the NETGEAR wireless adapters to
determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and then select an unused
channel.
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Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might
automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause
significant performance reduction.
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
As your network grows, it might consist of several segments of different networking technologies,
each providing different throughput. In planning your network, you should first consider which
devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Here are some examples:
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A media player in one room streaming high-definition video from a server in another room
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A storage device that is used for backing up your computers
Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible, use higher-speed
technologies to make the heaviest-traffic connections with no lower-speed bottlenecks in the path.
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Understanding Home Networking
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