Location and Wireless Operation
Many physical environmental factors can impact wireless networks. Radio waves are used to carry the encoded data between devices. These radio transmissions can become degraded due to signal attenuation,
The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.
Wireless networking lets you access your network from nearly anywhere you want. However, the number of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business. To range and signal strength, use these basic guidelines:
1.Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum: The signal emitted from Wireless LAN devices can penetrate through ceilings and walls. However, each wall or ceiling can reduce the range of Wireless LAN devices from 1 to 30M. Position your wireless devices so that the number of walls or ceilings obstructing the signal path is minimized.
2.Consider the direct line between access points and workstations: A wall that is 0.5 meters thick, at a 45- degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter thick. At a
3.Building Materials make a difference: Buildings constructed using metal framing or doors can reduce effective range of the device. If possible, position wireless devices so that their signal can pass through drywall or open doorways, avoid positioning them so that their signal must pass through metallic materials. Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while cinderblock walls generally have little or no structural steel.
4.Position the antennas for best reception: Play around with the antenna position to see if signal strength improves. Some adapters or access points allow the user to judge the strength of the signal.
5.Keep your product away (at least
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