Netgear D6200 User Manual download pdf (Page 18)

Hardware Setup

D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Position Your Wireless Router

The WiFi DSL modem router lets you access your network from anywhere within the

operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your

wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your

router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through

can limit the range. For best results, place your router:

• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

between the WiFi DSL modem router and your other devices to a minimum.

• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling

fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or

2.4 GHz cordless phone.

• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large

expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and

concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

Note: The D6200 should be put in a vertical position only.

Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points

use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel

spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1 and

6, or 6 and 11).

ADSL Microfilters

If this installation is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between an ADSL phone

line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are,

you can skip this section and proceed to

Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router on

page 20.

An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters ADSL interference out of standard

phone equipment that shares a line with your ADSL service. Every telephone device that

connects to a telephone line that provides ADSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter

out the ADSL interference. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering

machines, and caller ID displays. Not every phone line in your home necessarily carries

ADSL service. That depends on the ADSL service setup in your home.

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