3Com WL-550, User Manual

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2
I
NSTALLING THE
R
OUTER
Introduction
This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,
including:
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Connecting the Router to the Internet.
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Connecting the Router to your network.
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Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.
CAUTION: Be sure to attach the removable antenna to the Router before
connecting to your wireless network.
Positioning the
Router
You should place the Router in a location that:
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is conveniently located for connection to the cable or ADSL modem.
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is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the
Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar
furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both
horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
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allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected
to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.
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allows easy viewing of the top panel LED indicator lights, and access
to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.
When positioning your Router, ensure:
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It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
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Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband
amplifiers.
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Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.