D-Link DWA-182 - Wireless Installation Considerations

10D-Link DWA-182 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your
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1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling
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travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
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4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
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