Proximity to an Atria Access Point (AP) – The closer you are to an AP the better connection rate (less retransmissions, stronger signal, and more bandwidth) you will experience. The further away from an AP you are the weaker your connection will be. In order to connect to Atria’s wireless network, you should be no further than 200 meters from an AP outdoors, and that distance decreases with obstructions or when inside.
Reduce Interference – In order to have the best connection reduce the number of things that will cause interference with your wireless signal.
Use a Wireless Bridge/Gateway – Most notebook computers internal wireless cards have less output power to conserve battery life and use low gain antennas to reduce size and weight. Using an external bridge will allow notebook users to experience a better signal indoors where that additional power is required. A bridge is a separate wireless device based on the 802.11b/g protocol that was designed to add desktop computers and printers to the wireless network, or to ‘bridge’ two separate wired networks together.
The Wi-Fi bridge may have a built-in LAN switch which would allow connecting multiple devices, and more advanced bridges may integrate a firewall / router, or a second wireless radio. The bridge can be set-up inside of a house where it receives the best signal and then a cable can be run to the computer, a switch or a residential DSL / Cable router.
Ruckus MetroFlex High Performance
Wireless Access Gateway |
| Problem |
Ruckus Solution |
| 1. Weak Radio |
200mW high output radio:
Allows connections at greater distances
Less prone to interference
Excellent Sensitivity:
Can deceiver weaker signals from background noise and interference.
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| 2. Connecting Multiple Computers |
Combination Router/Firewall:
Allows you to connect multiple users by connecting to a switch.
Allows you to share one service with multiple users and save money |
| 3. Low Gain Antenna |
Smart MIMO Antenna Design:
Has 4 intelligent high gain antennas
Delivers faster connections at greater distances |
| 4. Interference |
Automatic Interference Avoidance:
Continuously selects the best path to the Access Point
Creates a more reliable connection |
| For more information, click here to download a PDF. |
Atria Networks strongly recommends using a wireless bridge/gateway for indoor use or in places where weaker signals are being received. Atria has tested the Ruckus MetroFlex High Performance Wireless Access Gateway and has found it to be an improvement over built-in notebook radios and low power omni wireless bridges. Other devices may work as well.
If you have tried something else that works well, please share it with us by emailing feedback@atrianetworks.ca
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