TDAS WET User’s Manual
April 2012
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Rev. 4
Communication Methods
The TDAS WET supports 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n communication protocols. Communi-
cation is enabled after the power-up sequence and network login have completed
successfully. (Note: DTS wireless devices support channels 1-11 only.)
Two antennas are provided with the TDAS WET. Both antennas are required for
802.11n communications.
Installation Considerations
For the best throughput, the antennas on the TDAS WET should always have direct
line-of-sight with the WAP it will communicate with. If this is not possible, the number,
thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must
pass through should be minimized. (Each wall or ceiling can reduce the range by as
much as 30 m (90 ft).) To maximize range, follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the TDAS WET and the other
network devices to a minimum. Position the devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized and that direct line-of-sight with the WAP is maintained whenever
possible.
2. Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling
instead of at an angle. A wall that is 0.5 m (1.5 ft) thick appears almost 1 m (3 ft)
thick when viewed from a 45 degree angle. At a 2 degree angle, it is greater than
14 m (42 ft) thick!
3. A solid metal door, aluminum studs and other building materials may have a
negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers so that the
signal passes through drywall or open doorways only.
4. Keep your product at least 1-2 m (3-6 ft) from electrical devices or appliances
that generate extreme RF noise (e.g., microwave ovens).
User Maintenance
DTS recommends that the TRENDnet (
) website be checked
periodically for any updates to your wireless equipment. Firmware updates may be
downloaded from
. Any changes to the factory settings
can be made by using a web browser and typing in the IP address of the unit. (The
hardware specifics of your equipment as shipped from the factory are identified in
Appendix C.)