SMC Networks SMC2670W - Manual (Page 12)

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2.2 | Adjusting the Antenna
The antenna on the SMC2670W can be adjusted for best radio
reception. Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and
adjust the antenna if wireless reception is poor. Certain areas,
such as directly below the antenna, get relatively poor
reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless
component does not improve reception.
Important: Enable wireless security (WEP) to protect your
network from unwanted access. For more
information, see section 6 for instructions on how
to configure WEP on the SMC2670W.
2.3 | Wireless Distance Table
The following distance table shows the interaction between
wireless coverage area and transmission speed for SMC2670W
under typical installation circumstances.
Speed (Mbps) Outdoor Environment* Indoor Environment**
11 Mbps 128 m (422 ft) 27 m (90 ft)
5.5 Mbps 152 m (502 ft) 31 m (102 ft)
2 Mbps 167 m (551 ft) 32.5 m (107 ft)
1 Mbps 250 m (825 ft) 33 m (109 ft)
*Outdoors Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no
interference or obstruction between the EZ Connect Wireless
Ethernet Adapter and users.
**Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment
with floor to ceiling obstructions between the EZ Connect
Wireless Ethernet Adapter and wireless broadcast device,
such as an access point or wireless router.