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Wireless Settings, Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity

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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Wireless Settings To change the Internet settings, click Wireless Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following screens appears: Wireless Settings: No security Wireless Settings: WEP security Wireless Settings: WPA-PSK security Figure 3-5: Wireless Settings screens NOTE: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly. • Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity: The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the router. For best results, place your router: - Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate - In an elevated location such as a high shelf - Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones - With the Antenna tight and in the upright position - Away from large metal surfaces 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006

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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual
3-8
Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings
April 2006
Wireless Settings
To change the Internet settings, click Wireless Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following
screens appears:
Figure 3-5:
Wireless Settings screens
NOTE
: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your
area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly.
Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity
: The operating distance or
range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of
the router. For best results, place your router:
Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate
In an elevated location such as a high shelf
Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless
phones
With the Antenna tight and in the upright position
Away from large metal surfaces
Wireless Settings:
No security
Wireless Settings:
WEP security
Wireless Settings:
WPA-PSK security