Mobile Hotspot Location; Improving Signal Strength; Improving Wifi Performance - NETGEAR FUSE User Manual

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Decrease the brightness of the LCD. (See
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Set the LCD to turn off sooner. (See
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Use a shorter WiFi inactivity timeout period. (See
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Limit the number of WiFi devices. (See

Mobile Hotspot Location

Follow these guidelines in placing your device.
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Avoid moisture or extreme temperatures.
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For improved reception, place your device near a closed window.
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Place your device within easy reach of a reliable power supply and the computer to which it will
be connected.

Improving Signal Strength

There are several ways you can improve the signal strength.
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Make sure you're inside a network coverage area.
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Try reorienting your device.
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Move your device and your computer to another location — you may be in or near a structure that
is blocking the signal. Every obstacle (for example, walls, ceilings, furniture) between the
NETGEAR Fuse Mobile Hotspot and other wireless devices decreases the signal strength.
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Place your device in a centralized location, as high as possible in the room.
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Make sure there's plenty of space around your device to provide the best signal reception.
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Keep your device at least 3–6 feet away from electrical devices that generate RF interference (for
example, microwaves, TVs, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, cellular phones, baby monitors, wireless
speakers). If you're not using these electrical devices, turn them off.
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If possible, place your devices so that the signal passes through open doorways or drywall, as
opposed to concrete, brick, metal, walls with insulation, and so on.
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If you cannot obtain service, contact your Internet service provider — a network or account
problem may be preventing you from obtaining service.

Improving WiFi Performance

There are several ways you can improve WiFi performance.
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Try a different channel number. (See
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Check whether any device updates are available. (See
Firmware.)
Appendix
Set the LCD
Set the Maximum Number of WiFi
Change the WiFi
DRAFT
Set the LCD Brightness.)
Timeout.)
Set the Sleep (Inactivity)
Channel.)
Update Mobile Hotspot Software and
Timer.)
Devices.)
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