Arris WA840G Manuel D’Utilisation
SECTION 1
OVERVIEW
1-6 SECTION
1,
OVERVIEW
Wireless Range
The following describes different scenarios for the expected range of
the coverage area of the unit. This table is only a guide and coverage
varies due to local conditions.
the coverage area of the unit. This table is only a guide and coverage
varies due to local conditions.
Data Rate
Open Area
Closed Area
54 Mbps
Up to 100 ft (30m)
Up to 60 ft (18m)
11 Mbps
Up to 900 feet (275 m)
Up to 160 feet (49 m)
5.5 Mbps
Up to 1300 feet (396 m)
Up to 200 feet (61 m)
2 or 1 Mbps
Up to 1500 feet (457 m)
Up to 300 feet (91 m)
Recommended Wireless Environment
The following information helps you to achieve the best wireless
performance:
performance:
!
Placing your base station in the physical center of your network is
the premium location because the antenna radiates out the signal
in all directions.
the premium location because the antenna radiates out the signal
in all directions.
!
Placing the unit in a higher location, such as atop a cabinet, helps
to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations on
upper stories.
to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations on
upper stories.
!
Direct line of sight achieves better performance, but obviously is
not always achievable.
not always achievable.
!
Try to avoid placing the unit next to large solid objects like
computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the
signal penetrate more cleanly.
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 unit.
2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep
devices away from the unit.
!
Mirrors, especially silver-coated, negatively affect transmission
performance.
performance.