User's Manual

depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home

or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic principles:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum - Each wall or

ceiling can reduce your GemTek Air Wireless products range from 1-30

meters. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and

Computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways,

and Computers - A wall that is .5 meter thick, at a 45 degree angle

appears to be almost 1 meter thick. At a 2 degree angle it looks over 14

meters thick! Try to make sure that the AP 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. Again, try to position Access

Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers 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 1-2 meters) from electrical devices that

generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

For the average American 4-bedroom home, 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 Residential Gateways and/or Computers

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.