Etisalat Travel Router, User Manual

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Etisalat Travel Router USER GUIDE
Placement
PLACEMENT
Just like your mobile phone, a 3G USB Modem’s location will affect its signal strength to
the 3G Mobile Base Station (Cell Tower). The data speed achievable from a 3G USB modem
is relative to this signal strength, which is affected by many environmental factors. Please
keep in mind that the 3G USB Modem will need adequate signal strength in order to provide
Internet connectivity whilst choosing a location to place your Travel Router.
Similarly to the 3G USB Modem, the wireless connection between the Router and your
Wi-Fi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to your Router. Your
wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your Router
and connected devices increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly
affected by the individual installation environment.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or
obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between three to five meters
from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at
close range, please contact Etisalat Technical Support.
Note: While some of the items listed can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network
from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness,
please contact Etisalat Technical Support.
Router Placement
Place your Router as close as possible to the centre of your wireless network
devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i.e., computers with built-in or USB Wireless Adapters, Laptops with built-in Wireless,
Wireless PDA / iPhone, etc):
• In multi-storey homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the centre of the
home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.
• Avoid placing the Router near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio
frequency (2.4GHz).
Avoid obstacles and interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave
ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are
not blocking the signal’s path (between your devices and the Router).