User's Manual

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that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that the signal
will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or
aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position
Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters 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 product.
5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from
electrical devices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise.
Wireless Basics (continued)
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 adapters that will be connected.
Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in
rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as desired.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area
Networks) transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for
wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user
mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.