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6 Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station User’s Guide
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Avoid placing wireless components next to large metal objects such as computer
cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength.
cases, monitors, and appliances. Metal objects reduce signal strength.
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Avoid placing wireless components close to electromagnetic devices, especially
those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) range. Devices such as cordless
phones, microwave ovens, radios, and televisions can interfere with wireless
transmission.
those with frequencies in the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) range. Devices such as cordless
phones, microwave ovens, radios, and televisions can interfere with wireless
transmission.
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If you notice poor connection speed on an adapter, try moving your wireless
components closer together. Connection speeds will be slower if your wireless
components are very far apart from each other on the network.
components closer together. Connection speeds will be slower if your wireless
components are very far apart from each other on the network.
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Be aware that wireless signal range, speed, and strength can be affected by
interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices.
interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices.
Adjusting the Antenna
To improve wireless reception, you can adjust the base station’s external antenna.
Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if you get poor
signal strength on an adapter. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get
relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component
does not improve reception.
signal strength on an adapter. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get
relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component
does not improve reception.
Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards
802.11 is a series of wireless transmission standards developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. Currently,
four specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Base Station conforms to the latest specification,
802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are connection
speed and radio frequency.
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. Currently,
four specifications make up the 802.11 series: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g. Your Microsoft Wireless Base Station conforms to the latest specification,
802.11g. The main features that distinguish these specifications are connection
speed and radio frequency.
The following table summarizes the four specifications in the 802.11 series.
Specification
Connection speed
Radio frequency band
802.11
1 or 2 megabits per second (Mbps)
2.4 GHz
802.11a
Up to 54 Mbps
5 GHz
802.11b
5.5 and 11 Mbps
2.4 GHz
802.11g
Up to 54 Mbps
2.4 GHz
Note The benefit of the 2.4-GHz radio frequency band is that it allows for greater range
than the 5-GHz band. The drawback is that it is susceptible to interference from other
devices, such as 2.4-GHz cordless telephones.
than the 5-GHz band. The drawback is that it is susceptible to interference from other
devices, such as 2.4-GHz cordless telephones.
Because 802.11b and 802.11g use the same radio frequency band, this wireless
base station is compatible with 802.11b devices on your network. However, when you
transfer data between 802.11b and 802.11g devices, the connection speed is limited
to the 802.11b maximum of 11 Mbps.
base station is compatible with 802.11b devices on your network. However, when you
transfer data between 802.11b and 802.11g devices, the connection speed is limited
to the 802.11b maximum of 11 Mbps.
Note Your Microsoft Wireless base station is not compatible with 802.11a-only devices.