Choosing The Best Location For Wireless Operation - D-Link DSL-G604T User Manual

The illustration below shows the DSL-G604T connected to Ethernet LAN devices, Wireless LAN
devices and the Internet.

Choosing the Best Location for Wireless Operation

Many environmental factors can affect the effective wireless function of the DSL-G604T. If this is
your first time setting up a wireless network device, read and consider the points listed below.
The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED
indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.
Designed to go up to 100 metres indoors and up to 300 metres outdoors, Wireless LAN lets you access
your network from anywhere you want. However, the number of walls, ceilings, or other objects that
the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range. Typical ranges vary depending on the
types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business. For optimum range and signal
strength, use these basic guidelines:
Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum:
1.
The signal emitted from Wireless LAN devices can penetrate through ceilings and walls.
However, each wall or ceiling can reduce the range of Wireless LAN devices from 1 to 30M.
Position your wireless devices so that the number of walls or ceilings obstructing the signal
path is minimised.
Consider the direct line between access points and workstations: A wall that is 0.5 metres
2.
thick, at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 1 metre thick. At a 2-degree angle, it is over 14
metres thick. Be careful to position access points and client adapters so the signal can travel
straight through (90º angle) a wall or ceiling for better reception.
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