Position Your Access Point - NETGEAR WAC510 User Manual

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Position your access point

Before you install your access point as described in the mounting installation guide,
consider how you will position the access point.
The access point lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of
your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection
can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your access point. For
example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit
the range.
Additionally, other WiFi devices in and around your home might affect your access
point's signal. WiFi devices can be other access point, routers, repeaters, WiFi range
extenders, and any other devices that emit WiFi signals for network access.
Position your access point according to the following guidelines:
• Place your access point near the center of the area where your computers and other
devices operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.
• If you use a power adapter, make sure that the access point is within reach of an AC
power outlet.
• Place the access point in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and
ceilings between the access point and your other devices.
• Place the access point away from electrical devices such as these:
-
Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
- Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz cordless phones
• Place the access point away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated
walls, and items such as these:
- Solid metal door
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
- Brick
- Concrete
Install the Access Point in Your
Network and Access It for Initial
Configuration
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