When The Optional Ieee 802.11B Interface Unit Is Installed - Ricoh Aficio MP W3600 Network Manual

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When the optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit Is Installed

When using the wireless LAN interface on the network, note the following:
❖ When moving the machine
Detach the antennas when relocating the machine locally.
After moving the machine, reattach the antennas, ensuring that:
• The antennas are positioned clear of obstacles.
• There is 40 to 60 mm between the antennas, so that they do not touch.
❖ If the network area provides poor radio environment
Where radio wave conditions are bad, the network may not function due to
interrupted or failed connections. When checking the wireless LAN signal
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and the access point, follow the procedure below to improve the situation:
• Position the access point nearer to the machine.
• Clear the space between access point and machine of obstructions.
• Move radio wave generating appliances, such as microwaves, away from
the machine and access point.
Note
❒ For information about how to check radio wave status, see the General Settings
Guide.
❒ For more information about access point radio wave conditions, refer to the
access point manual.
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