Asus WL-320gE User Manual download pdf (Page 10)

1. Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction

10 ASUS 802.11g Access Point

1.4 Wireless Performance

This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance

of a ASUS WLAN network.

1.4.1 Site Topography

For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS AP s

away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights, microwave

ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur

when metal, concrete, walls or oors block transmission. Locate the ASUS

AP s in open areas or add the ASUS AP s as needed to improve coverage.

Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as the ASUS AP .

Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the ASUS AP you may

notice network performance degradation. However, both your microwave

and your the ASUS AP will continue to function.

1.4.2 Range

Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc.

and, therefore, it is difcult to determine the exact range that will be achieved

without testing. However, has developed some guidelines to estimate the

range that users will see when the product is installed in their facility, but

there are no hard and fast specications.

Radio signals may reect off of some obstacles or be absorbed by others

depending on their construction. For example, with two 802.11b radios, you

may achieve up to 1000’ in open space outdoors where two devices have a

line of sight, meaning they see each other with no obstacles. However, the

same two units may only achieve up to 300’ of range when used indoors.

By default, the ASUS AP will automatically adjust the data rate to maintain

a usable radio connection. Therefore, a client that is close to the ASUS AP

may operate at higher speeds while a client that is on the fringe of coverage

may operate at lower speeds. As mentioned earlier, you can congure the

data rates that the ASUS AP will use. If you limit the range of data rates

available to the ASUS AP, you may reduce the effective wireless range of

the WLAN coverage.

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Asus WL-320gE User Manual Page 10