DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with
–Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 2-4.
•Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any
To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:
–Use the WPS button on the side of the modem router (there is also an onscreen WPS button ), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.
–Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are
See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the modem router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your modem router according to the following guidelines:
•Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
•Away from large metal surfaces.
•Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best
•If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
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