Arris Touchstone WTM552 User Manual page 22

Getting
Safety Started
Battery
Installation Installation
Wireless Ethernet
Configuration Configuration
Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Increases range: • Raising the antenna above the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Modem in the upper floor of a
multi-story dwelling or using an aftermarket omnidirec-
tional antenna)
• Using an aftermarket directional antenna (increases
range in one direction while decreasing range in other
directions)
• Adding wireless hubs in a bridge (WDS) network
Decreases range: • Lowering the antenna below the devices (for example,
installing the Telephony Modem in a basement)
• Removing the antenna
• Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Modem
and other devices
• Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the Telephony Modem 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 beneficial, as long
as the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By limiting your network's
range, you reduce interference with other networks and make it harder for unwant-
ed users to find and connect to your network.
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