User's Manual

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How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?

You can use a large variety of wireless network devices with your gateway cable modem. These include

computers, PDAs, etc. On the wireless network, all devices impact the characteristics of the network, because

each device transmits a wireless signal. Contact your cable service provider or consult the documentation for your

wireless network device for more information on selecting the appropriate wireless network devices for your home

or office network.

Where is the Best Location for My Wireless Network Devices?

You should work with your cable service provider to choose the best location for

your wireless network devices. Consider these recommendations:

• Distance from the gateway cable modem to the wireless network devices.

• Do not place the gateway cable modem near metallic surfaces that may

block the wireless communications path. Wireless communication is “line-of-

sight” through non-metallic walls. However, the more structures (walls) the

signal must pass through, the weaker the received signal.

• Do not place wireless network devices near a microwave oven. When

operating, microwave ovens can interfere with wireless transmissions.

• Do not place your wireless network devices near 2.4 GHz wireless

telephones because these telephones may also cause interference with your

wireless network.

Now that you have selected a location for your wireless network devices, the next

step is to place and install your wireless network devices. Go to How Do I Install

Wireless Network Devices, next in this guide.