NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT- User Manual page 16

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WiFi range extender. For
complete range and performance specifications, see
Specifications."
For best results, place your WiFi range extender:
• Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP and
WPA-PSK \encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
When used on a metallic surface, MIMO units must be oriented vertically to ensure proper
operation:
Figure 1-1
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v1.0, April 2008
Appendix A, "Technical
Introduction