Wireless Installation Considerations - D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual

Section 2 - Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations

The DHP-W310AV lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
Keep in mind the number and thickness of walls and ceilings, as well as the location of other objects that the wireless signals must pass through,
may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DHP-W310AV and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your
adapter's range by 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Strive for a direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick, at a 45-degree angle, will appear to be almost three feet thick. At a
two-degree angle it appears to be over 42 feet thick! Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling, instead
of at an angle, for the best reception.
3. Be aware of the type of building materials separating your devices. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range.
Try to position the wireless DHP-W310AV and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects
such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least three to six feet) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems, your wireless connection
may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base
transmits a signal even when the phone is not in use.
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