User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model CG814W Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1
- Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet 2-1
- Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration 3-1
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network 4-1
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network 5-1
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1
- Appendix A Technical Specifications A-1
- Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-1
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network C-1
- Glossary G-1
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
- Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics
- Related Publications
- Basic Router Concepts
- Internet Security and Firewalls
- Wireless Networking Overview
- Authentication and WEP
- Wireless Channels
- Ethernet Cabling
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Glossary
Reference Manual for the Model CG814W Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
3-2 Wireless Configuration
Observe Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless gateway.
For best results, place your gateway:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf.
• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router
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