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and metal appliances (metal is generally the worst culprit). As a result, the
typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be from 100 to 200 feet.
Note, too, that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away
from the Modem or network access point.
To determine if wireless issues are related to range, temporarily move your
computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from the Modem.
Changing the Wireless Channel - Depending on local wireless traffic and
interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve
performance and reliability. Your Modem’s default channel is channel 11.
You may choose from several other channels, depending on your region
(see “Changing the Wireless Channel” on page 41 for instructions on how to
choose other channels).
Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can
help improve your network’s maximum wireless range and connection
stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.
To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network
Connections” and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In the
“Properties” dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab
(Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and
then click “Properties”). Choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate
property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the
wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects
when the wireless signal is too weak. As a rule, slower transmission rates
are more stable.
Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for
your environment. Note that all available transmission rates should be
acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your
wireless card’s user manual.
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