Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Note:
Decreasing the range of your wireless network may be beneficial, as long
as the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By limiting your net-
work’s range, you reduce interference with other networks and make it
harder for unwant ed users to find and connect to your network.
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 Telephony Gateway in the upper floor of a
multi-story dwelling)
•
Adding wireless hubs in a bridge (WDS) network
Decreases range:
•
Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in a basement)
•
Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Gate-
way and other devices
•
Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the Telephony Gateway and other devices
•
Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones,
microwave ovens, or other wireless networks)
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