Factors Affecting Wireless Range - Arris Touchstone TG862 User Manual

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Factors Affecting Wireless Range

A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Increases range:
Decreases range:
Note:
Note:
Touchstone TG862 Telephony Gateway User's Guide
Ethernet
Configuration Usage
• Raising the unit above the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in the upper floor of a
multi-story dwelling)
• Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in a basement)
• Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Gate-
way and other devices
• Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the Telephony Gateway and other devices
• Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones,
microwave ovens, or other wireless networks)
Note that decreasing the range of your wireless network may be bene-
ficial, as long as the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By lim-
iting your network's range, you reduce interference with other networks
and make it harder for unwanted users to find and connect to your net-
work.
Setting the trasmit power level to High increases the range. Setting it
to Medium or Low decreases the range proportionately.
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