Operation Manual

24 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide

Installation Speed and Simplicity

Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings.

Components of a Wireless LAN

To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following:

Access point (router)

Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Access points act as a

mediator between wired and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high

speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with

the subscription to their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup

instructions.

Network Cable (RJ45)

A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect the host computer to the access point (see illustration below); this

type of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access point.

Wireless Adapter

An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your computer. A button or controls in Windows allow

you to activate or disactivate the adapter.

Diagram of a working network

1. Access point/router

2. Desktop computer

3. Modem

4. Printer

5. Portable computer

6. PDA/Smartphone

7. Network cables (RJ45)

Ad-Hoc internet sharing

The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows allows you to share a single

Internet connection with multiple computers. Built-in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs

(WLANs) allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. These two features can be used

together to share a wired Internet connection with the members of an ad-hoc wireless network.

This is the method of connection if you do not possess an Access Point (router).

Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection

Most computers feature a ‘WiFi’ button that turns the network connection on or off. If your

computer does not feature a ‘WiFi’ button, you may turn your wireless network on or off, or

control what is shared over the network with the network management options. Click on Start

> Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.