The Router's Rear Panel; Placement Of The Router To Optimize Wireless Connectivity - NETGEAR HR314 Reference Manual

The Router's Rear Panel

The rear panel of the HR314
Figure 2-2. HR314 Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features (right to left):
• AC power adapter outlet
• Four Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
• Factory Default Reset pushbutton
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Grounding terminal

Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the router. For best results, place your router:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate,
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf,
• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones,
• Away from large metal surfaces.
Warning: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router.
Setting Up the Hardware
Reference Manual for the Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless Router
(Figure 2-2) contains port connections.
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