TRENDnet TEW-800MB User's Guide - Page 18

TRENDnet User's Guide Connect devices to your Media Bridge A variety of network devices can connect to your wireless network such as: • Gaming Consoles • Internet enabled TVs • Network media players • IP cameras Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User's Manual/Guide of your client device to determine how to search and connect to this router's wireless network. TEW-800MB Steps to improve wireless connectivity There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Follow these tips to help improve your wireless connectivity: 1. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices, the router and the media bridge, in a manner that will minimize the amount of obstructions between them. a. For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, and near the ceiling, if possible. b. Avoid placing the router or the media bridge on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), and masonry walls. c. Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the media bridge, the better. d. Place the router or the media bridge in a location away from other electronics, motors, and fluorescent lighting. e. Many environmental variables can affect the router and the media bridge's performance, so if your wireless signal is weak, place the router and the media bridge in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. 2. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 18