User's Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Axesstel MV441EV-DO Modem (the Modem). This
user manual will help you setup, configure and outline best practices for
maximizing your wireless home network performance with the Modem. Please be
sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the
section entitled “Placement of your Modem for Optimal Performance” on page 2.
Placement of your Modem for Optimal Performance
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your
Modem. Typical indoor operating range for Wi-Fi wireless devices is between 100
and 200 feet. For EV-DO operation, a line-of-sight with the radio base station is
preferred and yields the strongest signal strength.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Modem and connected devices
increases, as well as between the Modem and the radio base station. This may or
may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Modem, connection
speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the
way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they
will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that
your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may
help.
1. Modem Placement
Place your Modem, the central connection point of your network, as close as
possible to windows or in rooms at the outer side of your house. If you also use
the Wi-Fi feature of the Modem, it should be placed near the center of your
wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage:
• Ensure that your Modem’s networking antennas are parallel to each other,
and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Modem itself is
positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an
upward direction.