Belkin F5D8235-4 User Manual
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INTRodUCTIoN
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your
computers and Router) .
3� Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
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Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your
wireless-enabled computers .
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Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2 .4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information) . If
this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering .
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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network . For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11 . See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions .
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If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless
phone .
1� Router Placement
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as
close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices .
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i .e ., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
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Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling) . If your
Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction .
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In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close
to the center of the home as possible . This may mean placing the
Router on an upper floor .
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Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2 .4GHz phone .
2� avoid obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”
such as microwave ovens . Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
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Refrigerators
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Washers and/or dryers
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Metal cabinets
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Large aquariums
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Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows