ARRIS TR3300-AC Users Guide - Manual (Page 16)

Chapter 4: Installing the Wireless Router
Release 33 STANDARD 1.5 February 2015 TR3300-AC 802.11ac Wireless Router User Guide 16
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Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be switched and
should be close enough to the Wireless Router that extension cords are not required.
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Is the modem nearby? Can you easily run cables between the Wireless Router’s location
and the modem?
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If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run cables between
the Wireless Router’s location and those devices?
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If you want to install the Wireless Router on a desktop, is there enough space on either
side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause overheating.
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How close are the wireless devices? In general, the Wireless Router should be located
close to the center of the user sphere. The Wireless Router wireless connection range is
typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m) for 2.4 GHz signals and less for 5 GHz signals. A
number of factors can affect connection range, as described below.
Desktop Mounting Instructions
Position the Wireless Router so that:
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air flows freely around it
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the back faces the nearest wall
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it will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved
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the sides of the unit are not blocked.
Note: Clean the Wireless Router using only a clean, slightly moistened, cloth. Do not use
aerosols in the vicinity of the Wireless Router.
Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Increases range  Locating the unit centrally
 Creating as much "line-of-sight" as possible with client devices
Decreases range  Metal or concrete walls between the Wireless Router and other
devices
 Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets between the
Wireless Router and other devices
 Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones, microwave
ovens, wireless speaker/receiver systems, or other wireless
networks)
 Placing the device in a cabinet or other enclosed space
Note: Decreasing the range of the wireless network may be beneficial, as long as the
decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By limiting the network’s range, you reduce
interference with other networks and make it harder for unwanted users to find and connect to the
network.