Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Note:
Note that decreasing the range of your wireless network may be bene-
ficial, as long as the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By lim-
iting your network’s range, you reduce interference with other networks
and make it harder for unwant ed users to find and connect to your net-
work.
Note:
Setting the trasmit power level to High increases the range. Setting it
to Medium or Low decreases the range proportionately.
Increases range:
•
Raising the unit above the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Data Gateway in the upper floor of a multi-
story dwelling)
Decreases range:
•
Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Data Gateway in a basement)
•
Metal or concrete walls between the Data Gateway and
other devices
•
Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the Data Gateway and other devices
•
Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones,
microwave ovens, or other wireless networks)
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