The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the
wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

Note:

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant
performance degradation or inability to connect wirelessly to the
wireless access point. For complete performance specifications, see

Appendix A, Supplemental Information

For best results, place your wireless access point according to the following general
guidelines:

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Near the center of the area in which the wireless devices will operate.

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In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected devices have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).

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Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves ovens, and 2.4 GHz

cordless phones.

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Away from large metal surfaces or water.

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.