TRENDnet TEW-671BR manual Wireless Performance Considerations

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1.2. Wireless Performance Considerations

There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices.

1.Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose.

2.Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will minimize the amount of obstructions between them.

3.Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.

4.Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the wireless adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for your wireless devices.

5.Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.

6.Any device operating on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency will cause interference. Devices such as 2.4GHz or 5GHz cordless phones or other wireless remotes operating on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency can potentially drop the wireless signal. Although the phone may not be in use, the base can still transmit wireless signal. Move the phone’s base station as far away as possible from your wireless devices.

If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices or installing additional access points. The use of higher gain antennas may also provide the necessary coverage depending on the environment.

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Contents Page Table of Content Tools Setup Introduction Wireless Performance Considerations Product Layout Package ContentsLAN & WAN InstallationSystem Requirements Login to TEW-671BR Status SystemDhcp Server LANDhcp Event Log ScheduleMonitor Invalid WAN Connection WizardValid WAN Connection Wlan Setups Internet Static IP Dynamic IPPPPoE Pptp Basic Wireless 2.4GHz & 5GHz4G Band Mode WDS Advanced Security WEP Encryption Enable 802.1x AuthenticationWPA Pre-Shared Key Encryption WPA-Radius Encryption Remove an address from the list FilterAdding an address into the list WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Client List Isolation Demilitarized Zone DMZ EnableFirewall Denial of Service DoS Remove PC MAC Address MAC FilterAdd PC MAC Address Remove PC IP Address IP FilterAdd PC IP Address Remove URL Keyword URL FilterAdd URL Keyword Port Mapping AdvancedNetwork Address Translation NAT Remove Port Mapping Port Forwarding Virtual ServerAdd Port Mapping Remove Port Forwarding Add Port ForwardingAdd Port Triggering Port Triggering Special ApplicationsRemove Port Triggering Application Layer Gateway ALGUpnp Priority Queue Type Quality of Service QoSBandwidth Allocation Routing Remote management Tools SetupPassword Ddns TimeDiagnosis Power SavingsFirmware BackupRestart Appendix B IC Interference Statement Appendix a FCC Interference StatementFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Industry Canada statementLimited Warranty PWP05202009v2