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Belkin F9L1109V1 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Signal strength is poor .

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity

and the throughput performance between devices decreases

when the distance between devices increases. Other factors

that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst

culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As

a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be

between 100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may

decrease as you move farther from the wireless router (or access

point). In order to determine if wireless issues are related to

range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible,

to five to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point).

Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless

traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your

network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel

the router is shipped with is channel 6. You may choose from several

other channels depending on your region; see your router’s (or access

point’s) user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels.

Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless transmit

rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection

stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission

rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel,

open “Network Connections” and double-click on your Adapter’s

connection. In the “Properties” dialog, select the “Configure” button

on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the USB

Network Adapter in the list box and then click “Properties”), then

choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property. Wireless

client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless

transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects

when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission

rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates

until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available

transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet.

For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature. If issues

persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.