Netgear FVM318 – Cable and DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN Security Firewall 참조 매뉴얼

Wireless Configuration

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This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your FVM318 Cable/DSL 
ProSafe Wireless VPN Security Firewall.

In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should 
also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For 
further information on wireless networking, refer to 

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The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the 
physical placement of the wireless firewall. The latency, data throughput performance, and 
notebook power consumption properties vary depending on your configuration choices.

For best results, place your firewall:

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Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

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

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Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless 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 and IPSec connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, 
WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook PC but IPSec can use less.

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