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Wireless Configuration and Security, Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
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Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your Wireless Range Extender. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your wireless range extender in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, refer to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless range extender. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless range extender. For complete range/performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications". For best results, place your wireless range extender: • Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. • Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Connections using WEP or WPA can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP and WPA encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-1 202-10042-02 v1.1