OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
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Wireless Range
The following lists the expected wireless range of the unit. 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)
Recommended Wireless Environment
The following information helps you achieve the best wireless
performance:
!
Placing your base station in the physical center of your network is
the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in all
directions.
!
Placing the unit in a higher location, such as on top of a cabinet,
helps disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations
on upper stories.
!
Direct line of sight achieves better performance, but obviously this
is not always achievable.
!
Try to avoid placing the unit next to large solid objects like
computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the
signal penetrate more cleanly.
!
Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves, and
2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep
these devices away from the unit.
!
Mirrors, especially silver-coated, can reduce transmission
performance.
