Section 1: Configuring Your Router and Your Wireless LAN Connection
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b) If using PIN codes, enter the enrollee’s PIN in the Enrollee PIN Code field, and then click
the Start WPS Association icon. Enter the router’s PIN code in the Device PIN Code field if
requested during connection.
6. If the connection is successful, the WPS indicator light on the router stops flashing and
remains lit. If unsuccessful, the WPS light continues to flash for up to two minutes
(indicating that it’s ready to accept a client connection) and then turns off. If the WPS light
turns off, start the association process over.
2.4 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection
The three main factors that affect wireless network performance are:
Range from the Client Devices
Interference from other Wireless Devices
Client Device hardware/software Configuration
2.4.1 Factors Affecting Wireless Range
How close are your wireless devices to your router? The router’s wireless connection range is
typically 100 to 200 feet (30m to 65m).
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections, as described in this
table.
Affect on Range Factor
Raising the unit above the devices (for example, installing
the router in the upper floor of a multi-story dwelling)
• Setting the transmit power level to High
Decreases Range
• Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, installing
the router in a basement)
• Metal or concrete walls between the router and client
devices
• Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the router and client devices
• Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz cordless phones,
microwave ovens, or other wireless networks)
• Setting the trasmit power level to Medium or Low
