Section 1
Overview
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WE800G
Positioning Your Wireless Ethernet Bridge
To achieve the best wireless performance, review these guidelines
before deciding where to place your WE800G:
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Placing your WE800G in the physical center of your network is
the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in all
directions.
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Placing the WE800G in a higher location, such as on top of a
cabinet, helps to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to
receiving locations on upper stories.
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If possible, position your WE800G so there is a direct line of sight
between the WE800G and your other home network devices.
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Avoid placing the WE800G next to large solid objects like
computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the
signal penetrate more cleanly.
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Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves and
2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep
devices away from the WE800G.
Wireless Range
The following lists the expected wireless range of the WE800G. This
table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions.
Data Rate
Open Area
Closed Area
54 Mbps
Up to 100 ft (30m)
Up to 60 ft (18m)
11 Mbps
Up to 900 feet (275 m)
Up to 160 feet (49 m)
5.5 Mbps
Up to 1300 feet (396 m)
Up to 200 feet (61 m)
2 or 1 Mbps
Up to 1500 feet (457 m)
Up to 300 feet (91 m)
