User's Manual

Laputa MiniPCI
TwinMOS
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the access point and your receiving
device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TwinMOS Laputa
Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some businesses or for a
large residential home deployment, it may be more beneficial to have more than one
access point with overlapping coverage.
1. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways, and
Computers - 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! Try to make sure that the Access Points and Adapters
are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling
for better reception.
2. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs
may have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points, Residential
Gateways, and Computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways and not other materials.
3. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the
software signal strength tools included with your product.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices
that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no
signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the
Access Point in a location directly between the Residential Gateways and/or
Computers that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to
provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as
desired.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the
air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data
connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable
movable LANs.