Network Router User Manual

CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLING THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS

OUTER

Before installing the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless

Cable/DSL Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed

under “Package Contents” on page 2. If any of the items are missing

or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also be sure that you

have all the necessary cabling before installing the Router. After

installing the Router, refer to the web-based configuration program in

“Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router” on page 25 for

information on configuring the Router.

The Router can be positioned at any convenient location in your

office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed.

You should, however comply with the following guidelines:

• Keep the Router away from any heating devices.

• Do not place the Router in a dusty or wet environment.

You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power

cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the

Router.

3.0 | Basic Installation Procedure

1. Connect the WAN: Connect an Ethernet cable from your cable

or DSL modem to the WAN port on the back on the Router.

2. Connect the LAN: Connect the Router to your PC, or to a hub or

switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the

rear of the Router to your computer’s network adapter or to

another network device.

You may also connect the Router to your PC (using a wireless

client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the

back of the Router into the desired positions. For more

effective coverage, position the antennas along different axes.

For example, try positioning the antennas around 45 to 90

degrees apart. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal

plane – and thus provide more effective coverage when

positioned along different axes.)