User's Manual

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May 2004 (202-10034-01)
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-2
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-3
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-4
The Router’s Switch .................................................................................................2-5
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router ...............................................................3-1
Setup Options Overview .................................................................................................3-2
Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security ........................................3-4
How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router ..................................................................3-5
Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration ..................................................................3-8
Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................3-9
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1