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Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-1

December 2004

Chapter 4

Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security

This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your wireless router. In planning

your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select

the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed.

The full manual with detailed how to instructions is available on line at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/ and via the Documentation link in the configuration utility of the

wireless router.

Observe 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 firewall. The latency, data throughput performance, and

notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration

choices.

For best results, place your firewall:

• 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 or WPA-PSK connections can take slightly longer to establish.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance

degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range/

performance specifications, please see Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”

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