Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance

4. Wireless Performance

This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance of a ASUS Wireless network.

Site Topography

For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS Wireless Routers away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Locate the ASUS Wireless Routers in open areas or add the ASUS Wireless Routers as needed to improve coverage.

Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as the ASUS Wireless Router. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the ASUS Wireless Router you may notice network performance degradation. However, both your microwave and your the ASUS Wireless Router will continue to function.

Site Surveys

A site survey (utility provided with the WLAN PC card and CF card) analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement differs for each model.

4. Performance

ASUS Pocket Wireless Router

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