User's Manual

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2-4 Hardware Installation
Before installing the 802.11 a/b/g SMB 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 802.11 a/b/g wireless adapters will be
able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
Please take the following steps to successfully set up the Access Point.
Note: We suggest you first install the 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access Point with default
settings.
 Site Selection
Before installation, it is very important to decide on the location of the 802.11 a/b/g SMB
Wireless Access Point. Proper placement of the 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access Point
is critical to ensure optimum radio range and performance. Typically, the best location to
place the 802.11 a/b/g SMB 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 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access Point.
 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access Point Placement
You can place the 802.11 a/b/g SMB 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 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless
Access Point will provide satisfactory performance results.
Note: We suggest you configure and verify the 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access Point
operations first before you are planning to mount the 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access
Point on a wall or in a remote location.
 Connect the Ethernet Cable
The 802.11 a/b/g SMB Wireless Access Point supports 10/100M Ethernet connection.
Attach your UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the 802.11 a/b/g SMB
Wireless Access Point. Then connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a hub or a
station.