NETGEAR CG3000Dv2 user manual Label, Wireless Performance and Gateway Location

NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.0 N450 Wi-Fi Data Gateway

Label

The label on the bottom of the gateway shows the router’s Restore Factory Settings button, WiFi network name (SSID), serial Number, and MAC address.

Serial Number

WiFi Network Name (SSID)

Figure 3. Label on router bottom

MAC Address

See Factory Default Settings on page 54 for information about the Restore Factory Settings button and the factory setting values.

Wireless Performance and Gateway Location

The range of your wireless connection can vary based on the physical placement of the gateway. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

For best results, place your gateway according to the following guidelines:

•Near the center of the area in which your computers 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, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

•Away from large metal surfaces.

•To provide the best side-to-side coverage, put the gateway in a vertical position.

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and the gateway location. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Connecting to the Internet

9