Installing a Wireless D-Link Router
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Things to Check for Before Installing Your Wireless D-Link Router
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Verify that your wireless D-Link router will work with your Internet service provider. Check with your ISP to get a list of the routers that it supports. You will also want to verify that your personal computers or laptops have wireless adapters or cards inside them. Check your computer manufacturer's documentation or look in your operating system's device properties section for wireless adapters or cards. Make sure they're enabled.
What are the Devices You will Need for Installing Your Wireless D-Link Router?
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You must set up one of your personal computers as the host. This is where you will install the router's software and configure the router.
You'll need at least two Ethernet routers. One Ethernet cable will connect your DSL/cable modem to the WAN port of your wireless D-Link router. The second Ethernet cable will connect your wireless D-Link router to your host PC's Ethernet port.
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Where Should the Wireless D-Link Router be Placed?
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It's important to set your router in a central location. Position your wireless D-Link router in an open and high area, such as a high shelf. This will ensure you'll get widespread reception throughout your office or home.
Eliminating Interference
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Walls and ceilings can obstruct your wireless D-Link router's signal. Other building materials, such as glass, metal, and steel, can also break down the wireless signal.
Here a few things you can do to combat these problems. Reduce the amount of ceilings or walls between your wireless D-Link router and devices. In fact, position the devices so that the signal will pass straight through the ceiling or wall instead of at an angle.
Make sure your router is not near any other devices or appliances such as televisions, microwave ovens, or cordless telephones. These devices run on the same frequency as the router.
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