Netgear WGT634U 참조 매뉴얼
Wireless Configuration
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April 2004, 202-10018-02
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGT634U Wireless Media
Router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You
should also select the physical placement of your router in order to maximize the network speed.
For further information on wireless networking, refer to in
Router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You
should also select the physical placement of your router in order to maximize the network speed.
For further information on wireless networking, refer to in
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook
power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
physical placement of the wireless 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 router:
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Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate
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In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls)
line-of-sight access (even if through walls)
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Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones
phones
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Away from large metal surfaces
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.
settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
Note:
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range/
performance specifications, please see
performance specifications, please see
.