User's Manual

IEEE 802.11g Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and

your receiving device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce

your Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some

businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be

beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage.

2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with

wireless cards - A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree

angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it

looks as if it were over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that

the Access Points and Cards are positioned so that the signal will travel

in as straight a line through a wall or ceiling as possible for better

reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum

studs can have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points

and computers with wireless cards so that the signal passes through

drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the

software signal strength tools included with your IEEE 802.11g Carbus

Wireless Network Adapter.

5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical

devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience

low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access,

consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the

computers with wireless cards that will be connected. Additional Access

Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the

signal does not appear as strongly as desired.