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Step 11
: Check that the LAN connectivity is OK. Connect 2 or more
PC’s to the router, do a “ping” command from 1 PC to another, or to
the router, check that all pings are successful.
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Go to “Start Menu”, “Run…”, and type “cmd” (without the colons), to
open the Command Prompt.
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Type “ping
192.168.0.1” in the Command Prompt window to send ping
requests to the router.
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Check that the pings should be replied successfully, 0% loss
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You may change the IP address to another PC in the network.
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If there is any ping loss, restart the router, check your PC’s network
configuration and try again.
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Step 12:
Wireless Installation Considerations
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Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the router and
adapter
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Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that
the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and
objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, mirrors, will
objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, mirrors, will
degrade your wireless signal.
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Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves,
wireless home security and televisions as far away as possible from the
router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that
the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
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Wireless Installation Considerations (cont’d)
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Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within
your network for the best performance
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Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the
signal gets dispersed throughout your home.
signal gets dispersed throughout your home.
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Wireless Installation Considerations (cont’d)
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Recommended solution for placement of router and antennas positioning
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