Position The Modem - NETGEAR LB1121 User Manual

Figure 5. Modem label

Position the Modem

Use the Signal Strength LED bars
relation to the mobile broadband network. Also for best results, place your modem according to the following
guidelines:
• Place your modem close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best
conditions for receiving a strong 4G LTE signal.
• Make sure that the modem is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired
computers.
• Place the modem away from electrical devices such as the following:
- Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
- Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
- 5 GHz cordless phone
• Place the modem away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such
as the following:
- Solid metal doors
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121
on the top panel to position the modem for best signal strength in
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