User's Manual
Chapter 2: Planning 13
I want to install the base station on Macintosh or other
computers that are not running Windows.
For base station setup instructions, see page 24 and Chapter 6.
I want to add more computers or other devices to my base
station.
• To add computers that have wireless adapters, see page 25.
• To add computers that have Ethernet adapters, see page 25.
• To add non-computer devices, see page 25.
I am not sure whether to use wired or wireless connections to
add devices to my base station.
Consider the following factors:
• Speed. If connection speed between your network components
is very important, you may want to use Ethernet connections.
• Convenience. Wireless connections don’t require cabling or
opening your computer cases, but connecting existing networks
to the base station through Ethernet may be more convenient.
• Range and coverage. An environment that contains many
physical barriers or interference factors may not be ideal for
wireless networking.
• Mobility. Mobility may be relatively unimportant for a desktop
computer, but is much more useful for a laptop, notebook, or
other portable computer.
• Security. Because of the unrestricted nature of their
transmission, wireless networks have inherent security issues.
However, the base station’s built-in firewall and NAT provide
security, and you can also use WEP encryption.
I don’t want to use the Setup Wizard.
To set up the base station by using the Base Station Management
Tool, see Chapter 6.
I connected the base station before running the Setup Wizard.
For setup options, see page 26.