Let's Get Started; Positioning Your Router - NetComm NB604N User Manual

Let's get started

We'll take you through a step-by-step process of installing your router and both wired
and wireless connection.

Positioning your router

The position of your router can be important depending on how you intend to use it. You'll need a
power point and phone socket nearby, and it should be close to your computer if you're connecting
directly with a cable. If you plan to connect wirelessly it is worth considering where you place the
router in your house to get the best signal. Here are some tips:
• Place the router somewhere central in your house for the best signal coverage in each room.
In multi-storey homes, place the router on a floor that is as close to the centre of the house as
possible. This may mean placing it on an upper floor.
• Try not to place your router near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency
as your router (2.4GHz).
• Avoid placing your router near devices that may emit radio 'noise', such as microwave ovens.
• Also avoid dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication, including refrigerators,
washers and/or dryers, metal cabinets, large aquariums, metallic-based/UV-tinted windows.
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