What is the best location to place a range extender?
Placement
Always remember that there is no one ‘best’ location in your home or office. Therefore always try
several locations to determine where the range extender functions best.
In general, however, a central place in your home or office is preferred, because the range extender
is then equally distant from every point. Naturally this depends on the circumstances. If you cannot
establish a good connection between your router (or modem router) and range extender in the
middle of your home, the distance must be reduced.
Please note: It is important to place the range extender in a location where there is still a good
signal. The will allow the range extender to pick up and amplify the existing signal.
Obstruction
Many things can disrupt a Wi-Fi signal. Iron or steel walls and ceilings, for example, can partially or
completely block your signal. Metal cabinets, stoves and tables also have a negative effect. The effect
of obstruction is often worse near the floor. Try to place your range extender as high as possible.
Interference
A range extender transmits on unlicensed frequencies. Depending on the model type (single band or
dual band), a range extender operates in the 2.4 GHz (single band) or 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (dual band)
frequency spectrums. The 2.4 GHz frequency, however, is used by many devices, such as microwave
ovens and baby monitors. If multiple devices transmit on this frequency at the same time, this may
result in interference between the signals. This can cause of loss of quality. So do not place your
range extender near these kinds of electrical appliances.
Use the LEDs for optimal positioning
The WLX-2001, WLX-2003 and WLX-2006 have LEDs that can help you determine the best position
for the range extender.
WLX-2001
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