User Manual

110 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Wireless Range and Interference
Wireless networks have one or more access points or routers that send
out wireless signals. The distance that the signal travels is the wireless
range. Interference can block a wireless signal.
The strength and range of the wireless signal depend on the equipment
used. As you move the Digital Entertainer Elite away from an access
point or router, you could lose your wireless connection.
The following can cause interference and prevent you from connecting
to a wireless network:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz cordless phones
• Aquariums or large fish tanks
• Walls built with concrete or metal
Wireless Networking Tips
Wireless networks can be subject to intermittent outages due to
interference and other environment factors such as distance and
construction materials.
Here are some tips for setting up a more robust wireless network for
your media:
• A wireless 802.11g or 802.11 n network can generally support at
most a single HD transmission. For best results with HD video, use
a wired network.
• NEATGEAR recommends using a wireless 802.11 n router with
5GHz capability such as WNDR3300. For best results, do the
following:
• Use a separate SSID for the 5GHz band.