D-Link DI-634M manual Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

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4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?

D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range.

Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this

manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

5.Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DI-634M. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on your Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to avoid interference.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

6.Why can’t I get a wireless connection?

If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-634M, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection.

For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64 or 128 bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the Wireless Client.

Make sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established.

Move the DI-634M and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.

Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control)

Turn off your DI-634M and the client. Turn the DI-634M back on again, and then turn on the client.

Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode.

Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.

Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on your DI-634M, and on all the devices in your network to avoid interference.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Status DI-634M User’s ManualSecuring Your Network Glossary Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction Features and Benefits Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port DC Power Connector Reset ButtonHardware Overview ConnectionsWAN LED LEDsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Using the Configuration Menu Wizard HomeHome Wizard Home Wireless WirelessChannel Super G Mode Disabled WEP Encryption Key Type Keys Ssid Broadcast AuthenticationHome WAN Dynamic IP Address Host Name MAC AddressHome WAN Static IP Address Use MACIP Address Subnet Mask Home WAN PPPoE PPPoEDial on Demand Auto-reconnect MTUIP Address Subnet Mask DNS Relay Home LANHome Dhcp DhcpVirtual Server AdvancedAdvanced Virtual Server Virtual Server Name Private IP Public Port Schedule Example #1 Select Enabled or DisabledExample #2 ApplicationsProtocol Type Advanced Filters MAC Filters FiltersFilters MAC Filters Name Advanced Parental Control URL Blocking Parental ControlURL Blocking URL String IP Range Firewall Firewall Rules Enable or disable the Firewall NameAdvanced Firewall ActionAdvanced DMZ DMZTools Admin AdminTools User is the User login name Administrator Password UserTime Zone Customized NTP Manual TimeTools Time System Load Settings from Local Hard DriveTools System Tools Firmware FirmwareBrowse Tools Ddns User Name PasswordTools Misc MiscPing Test Restart Device Block WAN Ping VPN Pass Through Cable Test Device Info StatusStatus Device Info Disabled WirelessStatus Log LogView Log System Log All Log URL Filter Log New Connection Log Status Log Log SettingsStatus Stats StatsTroubleshooting Default DI-634M User’s Manual Link 108G Mimo DWL-G650M Why can’t I get a wireless connection? Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?Forgot my encryption key Resetting the DI-634M to Factory Default SettingsTechnical Specifications Wireless Transmit Power Physical DimensionsPower Input WeightReceiver Sensitivity Why can’t I access the Web-based configuration? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to tell straight-through cable from a crossover cable DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual  Click Specify an IP Address DI-634M User’s Manual  Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties  Right-click on My Network Places and select PropertiesDI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Static Cable Connection DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual How do I open ports on my router? To set up your routerClick Apply and then click Continue How do I configure the DMZ Host? What is DMZ?Demilitarized Zone DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual What are virtual servers? How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-634M router?Create a second entry as shown below Link Systems, Inc Click on Advanced and then click Firewall How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router?Click Apply and then Continue How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3?How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router? What is NAT?Configure the Game Port information on each computer Set up MAC Filtering Change Admin PasswordAppendix Securing Your NetworkGlossary DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Megabyte MB Megabits per second Mbps DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Inc Tech Support for customers within the United States Contacting Technical SupportTech Support for customers within Canada Warranty Warranty DI-634M User’s Manual Important Note Registration