Wireless Range Extender N300
WL-330 v2 001
View the Installation video ›What is the best location to place a range extender?
Placement
Always remember that there is not 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 loss of quality. So do not place your range extender near these kinds of electrical appliances.
Antennas
The WL-330 range extender has two external antennas, which are freely adjustable. By adjusting these you can further optimise the signal from your range extender to your devices. It is the position of the antennas that determines the direction in which the Wi-Fi signal is broadcast. If your device (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) is connected to your WL-330 but the signal is weak, try adjusting the two antennas and see whether that helps.