Wireless Interference - D-Link ANT24-0700 Install Manual

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Appendix A

Wireless Interference

D-Link wireless products let you access your network from anywhere you

want. However, keep in mind, that range is limited by the number of walls,

ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Typical

ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise

in your home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these

basic principles:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling

can rob your D-Link wireless product of 3-90 ft. of range. Position your

access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of walls

or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between access points, routers, and computers.

A wall that is 1.5 feet thick, at a 45 degree angle, appears to be almost 3 feet

thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet thick! Try to make sure that

the access point and wireless adapters are positioned so that the signal will

travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum

studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points,

wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall

or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls

with insulation, water (ﬁsh tanks), mirrors, ﬁle cabinets, brick, and concrete

will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that

generate RF noise, like microwave ovens, UPS units, monitors, electric

motors, etc.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such

as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection

may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone

base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible.The base transmits

the signal even if the phone in not in use.

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