2.2 Adjusting the Antenna
The antenna on the SMC2670W can be adjusted for best radio reception. Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if wireless reception is poor. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component does not improve reception.
Important: Enable wireless security (WEP) to protect your network from unwanted access. For more information, see section 6 for instructions on how to configure WEP on the SMC2670W.
2.3 Wireless Distance Table
The following distance table shows the interaction between wireless coverage area and transmission speed for SMC2670W under typical installation circumstances.
Speed (Mbps) | Outdoor Environment* | Indoor Environment** |
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11 Mbps | 128 m (422 ft) | 27 m (90 ft) |
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5.5 Mbps | 152 m (502 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
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2 Mbps | 167 m (551 ft) | 32.5 m (107 ft) |
1 Mbps | 250 m (825 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
*Outdoors Environment: A
**Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter and wireless broadcast device, such as an access point or wireless router.
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