Placement For Wireless Performance - NETGEAR DGFV338 ProSafe Reference Manual

DGFV338 ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router Reference Manual
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For a complete list of the factory default settings of your ProSafe DGFV338, see
"Default Settings and Technical

Placement for Wireless Performance

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless firewall.
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of ProSafe DGFV338. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption also vary depending on your configuration choices. For best results,
place your wireless firewall:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location, such as a high shelf where the wireless-connected PCs have line-of-
sight access (even if through walls). The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on
the top of a cubicle, and at the center of your wireless coverage area for all the mobile devices.
• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and cordless
phones.
• With the antennas tight and in an upright position.
• Away from large metal surfaces or volumes of water, such as aquariums.
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