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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WiFi range extender. For complete range and performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." For best results, place your WiFi range extender: • Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). • 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. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP and WPA-PSK \encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. When used on a metallic surface, MIMO units must be oriented vertically to ensure proper operation: Figure 1-1 1-4 v1.0, April 2008 Introduction