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.