Network Router User Manual

Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router

Figure 3-2. Making the LAN Connections

3.2 | Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals

Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be

connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. SMC

currently offers several wireless network cards, including the

SMC2802W wireless PCI and SMC2835W wireless PC cards.

Rotate both antennas on the back of the Router to the desired

position. For more effective coverage, position the antennas around

45 to 90 degrees apart. Try to place the Router in a position that is

located in the center of

your wireless network. Normally, the higher

you place the antenna,

the better the performance. Ensure that the

Router’s location provides optimal reception throughout your home or

office.

Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate with

each other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring each

computer to the same radio channel. However, the Router can

provide access to your wired/wireless LAN or to the Internet for all

wireless workstations. Each wireless PC in this network infrastructure

can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a radio link, or

access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN

infrastructure or over the Internet via the Router.