User's Manual

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2-4 Hardware Installation
Before installing the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that your
Ethernet network is up and working with a computer. You'll be connecting the access point to the
Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate
with computers on the Ethernet network.
Please take the following steps to successfully to set up the Access Point.
Note: We suggest you first install the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point with default settings.
 Site Selection
Before installation, it is very important to decide on the location of the 802.11g SOHO
Wireless Access Point. Proper placement of the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point is
critical to ensure optimum radio range and performance. Typically, the best location to place
the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point at your site is the center of your wireless coverage
area. Try to place your mobile stations within the line of sight. Obstructions may impede
performance of the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point.
 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point Placement
You can place the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point on a flat surface such as a table or
cabinet, or mount the unit on a vertical surface like a wall. The integrated antenna of your
Access Point performs best in an open environment with as few obstructions as possible. In
most situations placing the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point will provide satisfactory
performance results.
Note: We suggest you configure and verify the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point
operations first before you are planning to mount the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point
on a wall or in a remote location.
 Connect the Ethernet Cable
The 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access Point supports 10/100M Ethernet connection. Attach
your UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the 802.11g SOHO Wireless Access
Point. Then connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a hub or a station.