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signal strength is poor .
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
and the throughput performance between devices decreases
when the distance between devices increases . Other factors
that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst
culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances . As
a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be
between 100 to 200 feet . Note also that connection speed may
decrease as you move farther from the wireless router (or access
point) . In order to determine if wireless issues are related to
range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible,
to five to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point) .
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 6. You may choose from several
other channels depending on your region; see your router’s (or access
point’s) user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels .
