Specifications

Table 6. WPS Button and LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Icon is on the
WP
S button
Solid green. Indicates that wireless security is
enabled.
Blinking green A WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.
Off WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 35
for more information ab
out the use of this button.
Hardware Setup
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N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000
Position Your Wireless Router
The wireless modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your
wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your
router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through
can limit the range. For best results, place your router:
• Near
the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
prefe
rably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an
AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, ke
eping the number of walls and ceilings
between the wireless modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential so
urces of interference. These sources
include ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, or the base of a cordless
phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
exp
anses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
• With the anten
na in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage or with
the antenna in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as
applicable.
Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points
use dif
ferent radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel
spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels. For example, use Channels 1 and 6,
or 6 and 11.