User guide

2 Creating your network

Positioning your router

To get the best wireless network performance from your wireless

router, follow the recommendations below:

• Place the wireless router at the center of your network for

maximum wireless coverage.

• Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from

direct sunlight.

• Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi

devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices,

cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, ﬂuorescent

lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial

equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three

detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

• Always update to the latest ﬁrmware. Visit the ASUS website

at http://www.asus.com to get the latest ﬁrmware updates.

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