WIRELESS NETWORKING · Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical

WIRELESS NETWORKING

WIRELESS STANDARDS

Protocol Data Rate (Max)

Range

Legacy 2 Mbit/s ?

802.11a 54 Mbit/s ~100 feet

802.11b 11 Mbit/s ~150 feet

802.11g 54 Mbit/s ~100 feet

802.11n 540 Mbit/s ~160 feet

802.11ac 867 Mbit/s ?

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FROM MY ISP (CHARTER)

•  Static IP: 97.81.252.58 •  Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 •  DNS 1: 24.177.176.38 •  DNS 2: 24.196.64.53

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Get from ISP

Controls the addresses given out to other pcs or devices on the network

Administrative Password to change settings

Avoid WEP Use a strong password Some routers give more options

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