OVERVIEW | SECTION 1 |
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Positioning Your Access Point
To achieve the best wireless performance, review these guidelines before deciding where to place your access point:
!Placing your base station in the physical center of your network is the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in all directions.
!Placing the access point in a higher location, such as on top of a cabinet, helps to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations on upper stories.
!If possible, position your access point so there is a direct line of sight between the access point and your other home network devices.
!Avoid placing the access point next to large solid objects like computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the signal penetrate more cleanly.
!Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep devices away from the access point.
!Mirrors, especially
Wireless Range
The following describes different scenarios for the expected range of the coverage area of the access point. This table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions.
Data Rate | Open Area |
54 Mbps | Up to 100 ft (30m) |
11 Mbps | Up to 900 feet (275 m) |
5.5 Mbps | Up to 1300 feet (396 m) |
2 or 1 Mbps | Up to 1500 feet (457 m) |
Closed Area
Up to 60 ft (18m)
Up to 160 feet (49 m) Up to 200 feet (61 m) Up to 300 feet (91 m)
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