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Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local wireless traffic and
interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve
performance and reliability. The default channel the Router is shipped with is
channel 11; you may choose from several other channels depending on your
region. See the section on page XX [insert the correct pg no.] entitled “Changing
the Wireless Channel” for instructions on how to choose other channels.
Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help
improve the 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”), then 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.
