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2 Basic Setup
2.1 Placement of your MyWay
Just like your mobile phone, the MyWay's location will affect its signal strength to the 3G Base Station (Cell Tower). The data speed
achievable from the MyWay is relative to this signal strength, which is affected by many environmental factors. Please keep in mind that
the MyWay will need adequate signal strength in order to provide Internet connectivity whilst choosing a location to place your MyWay.
Similarly, the wireless connection between your MyWay and your WiFi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are
to your MyWay. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your MyWay and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individual installation environment.
If you have concerns about your network's performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer
to a position between three to five meters from the MyWay in order to see if distance is the problem.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network
is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
Please ensure that your MyWay's 3G external antenna is positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your WiFi Devices and your MyWay, please try the following steps:
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In multi-storey homes, place the MyWay on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may mean placing
the MyWay on an upper floor.
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Try not to place the MyWay near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the MyWay (2.4GHz).
2.2 Avoid obstacles and interference
Avoid placing your MyWay near devices that may emit radio "noise," such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
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Refrigerators
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Washers and/or dryers
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Metal cabinets
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Large aquariums
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Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as those listed above are not blocking the signal's path
(between your devices and the MyWay).
2.3 Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
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Try moving cordless phones away from your MyWay and your wireless-enabled computers.
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Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information).
If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering with the MyWay.
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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless
network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your MyWay to channel 11. See your phone's user manual for
detailed instructions.
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If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.
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