Section 2: Installation
This section will help you:
•physically install your WR850, and
•establish a first connection between a PC and the WR850.
Once this first connection is made, you can configure the WR850 to support all of the other wired and/or wireless connections you need.
Physical Installation of the WR850
Positioning Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance
Your wireless router uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11 Wireless Fidelity
For example, your router supports both the ‘b’ and ‘g’ specifications. The 802.11b specification transmits data rates up to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g specification transmits data rates up to 54 Mbps. These are theoretical standards so your performance may vary. The radio waves radiate out in a
Both standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range, meaning other electrical appliances also might interfere with the router – televisions, radios, microwave ovens, or 2.4 GHz cordless telephones. Therefore, positioning your router where it encounters the least interference helps maintain a better connection.
The following lists the expected wireless range of the router. 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) |
5.5Mbps 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)
To achieve the best wireless performance, review these guidelines before deciding where to place your router:
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.
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