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11D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DHP-W310AV lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the
range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to
maximizingwirelessrangeistofollowthesebasicguidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DHP-W310AV and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your
adapter’srangeby3-90feet(1-30meters.)Positionyourdevicessothatthenumberofwallsorceilingsisminimized.
2.Beawareofthedirectlinebetweennetworkdevices.Awallthatis1.5feetthick(.5meters)ata45-degreeangleappearstobealmost3feet(1
meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or
ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3.Buildingmaterialsmakeadierence.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeectonrange.Trytopositionthewireless
DHP-W310AV and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls
with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5.Ifyouareusing2.4GHzcordlessphonesorwirelessproductssuchasceilingfans,lights,andhomesecuritysystems,yourwirelessconnection
maydegradedramaticallyordropcompletely.Makesureyour2.4GHzphonebaseisasfarawayfromyourwirelessdevicesaspossible.Thebase
transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use.