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Introduction
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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer
is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices
is between 100 and 200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move
farther from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that
can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio
waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and 10 feet away from the Router in order to see
if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range,
please contact MyEssentials Technical Support:
US: 1-866-761-4608
Note:
While some of the items listed below can affect network
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;
if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum
effectiveness, this checklist may help.
1. Wireless Router Placement
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as
close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i.e., computers enabled by Wireless Notebook Network Cards and
Wireless USB Adapters from MyEssentials):
•
Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Router
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible
in an upward direction.
•
In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close
to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
Router on an upper floor.
•
Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone.
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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”
such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects
such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers
and Router).
3. Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
•
Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
•
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information).
If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
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If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.
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Introduction
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4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment
buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that
can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your
wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that are
available (see your wireless adapter’s or card’s user manual), and move
your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks
as possible.
•
Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to
find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring
cordless phones or other wireless devices.
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For wireless networking products from MyEssentials, use the detailed
Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your
Wireless Network Card or Adapter. See your Network Card’s user
guide for more information.
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are
used where security is important. Secure connections include:
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network
•
The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another
DSL or cable service
• Most online banking websites
•
Many commercial websites that require a user name and password
to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The easiest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN
or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
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A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate
for portable computers. To change your power management setting under
Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with secure connections, VPNs, and AOL,
please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at
www.MyEssentialssupport.com
or call MyEssentials Technical Support at:
US: 1-866-761-4608
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Product Overview
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Product Features
In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network
your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new
Wireless G Router from MyEssentials an ideal solution for your home
or small office network.
Works with Both PCs and Mac
®
Computers
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac
OS
®
, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk
®
, Linux
®
, Windows
®
98, Me, NT
®
, 2000, and
XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network
adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).
Front-Panel LED Display
Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in
operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to
the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and
status-monitoring procedures.
Web-Based Advanced User Interface
You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web
browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer.
There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can
make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the
network quickly and easily.
NAT IP Address Sharing
Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the
single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while
saving the cost of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account.
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