Belkin International Inc. F5D7051 Manual De Usuario
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• In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point)
on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible.
This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.
This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a
cordless 2.4GHz phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that
may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that
can inhibit Wireless communication can include:
may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that
can inhibit Wireless communication can include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based UV tinted windows
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based UV tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your
computers and Wireless Router or Access Point)
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your
computers and Wireless Router or Access Point)
3. Cordless Phone Placement
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
• Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers (or
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
• Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers (or
Access Points) and your wireless-enabled computers
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers information).
If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel
on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network,
as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and
move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user
manual for detailed instructions.
as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and
move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user
manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz
cordless phone.
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer
is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). Typical indoor operating
range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the
same way, your wireless connection and performance will
is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). Typical indoor operating
range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the
same way, your wireless connection and performance will
degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router (or Access
Point) and connected devices
Point) and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be
noticeable to you. As you move further from your Wireless Router
or Access Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can
weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio
waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
or Access Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can
weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio
waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router, in order
to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close
range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router, in order
to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close
range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP
Note:
Note:
While some of the items listed below can affect network
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at
its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at
its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
1. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware
Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection
point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your
wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless
clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network
Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your
wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless
clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network
Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically
(toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router (or Access Point)
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
(toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router (or Access Point)
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
Introduction
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