How Do You Optimally Position A Wireless Access Point Or Router?
The performance of a Wi-Fi home network greatly depends on signal strength of the wireless router or wireless access point (base station). If a given wireless client falls out of range of the base station signal, obviously that network connection will fail or “drop.” Clients situated near the edge of the network range will likely experience intermittent dropped connections. But even when a wireless client stays within range consistently, its network performance can still be adversely affected by distance, obstructions, or interference. To position your wireless equipment for optimal network performance, follow these guidelines: • First and foremost, don’t settle prematurely on a location for the wireless access point or router. Experiment; try placing the devic
