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Chapter 3: PreLaunch Checklist
Wireless Client Computers
3.3 Wireless Client Computers
The 9160 Wireless Gateway provides wireless access to any client with a properly
configured Wi-Fi client adaptor for the 802.11 mode in which the access point
is running.
Multiple client operating systems are supported. Clients can be laptops or desktops,
personal digital assistants (PDAs), or any other hand-held, portable or stationary
device equipped with a Wi-Fi adaptor and supporting drivers.
In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the software and hard-
ware described in Table 3.3, below.
Web Browser / Operating System Configuration and administration of the 9160 Wireless Gateway is provided through
a Web-based user interface hosted on the access point. We recommend using one
of the following supported Web browsers to access the access point Administration
Web pages:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or 6.x (with up-to-date patch level for
either major version) on Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000
•Netscape
®
Mozilla 1.7.x on Redhat Linux version 2.4
The administration Web browser must have JavaScript enabled to support the inter-
active features of the administration interface. It must also support HTTP uploads to
use the firmware upgrade feature.
KickStart Wizard on
CD-ROM
You can run the KickStart CD-ROM on any Windows laptop or computer that is con-
nected to the access point (via Wired or Wireless connection). It detects 9160 Wire-
less Gateways on the network. The wizard steps you through initial configuration of
new access points, and provides a link to the Administration Web pages where you
finish up the basic setup process in a step-by-step mode and launch the network.
For more about using KickStart, see “Run KickStart To Find Access Points On The
Network” on page 37 in “Quick Steps For Setup And Launch” on page 31.
CD-ROM Drive The administrator’s computer must have a CD-ROM drive to run the KickStart CD.
Security Settings Ensure that security is disabled on the wireless client used to initially configure the
access point.
Required
Components
Description
Table 3.2 Required AP Administrator Software And Hardware