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Before You Begin
Take the following precautions before installing the CH7486E:
Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in
the area.
To avoid potential shock, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
or other power source before disconnecting it from the CH7486E rear panel.
To prevent overheating the CH7486E, do not block the ventilation holes on
the sides of the unit. Do not open the unit. Refer all service to your Internet
Service provider.
Check that you have the required cables, adapters, and adapter software. Verify
that the proper drivers are installed for the Ethernet adapter on each networked
computer. For information on WLAN setup, see
Setting Up Your Wireless LAN
.
System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
Computer with Pentium
©
class or better processor
Any web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator
®
, or
Mozilla
®
Firefox
®
Position Your Wireless Router
The CBN CG7486E Wireless Gateway lets you access your network from anywhere
within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance
or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical
placement of your Gateway. For example, the thickness and number of walls the
wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your router:
First and foremost, don't settle prematurely on a location for the wireless
access point or router. Experiment; try placing the device in several different
promising locations. While trial-and-error may not be the most scientific way to
find a good spot for your equipment, it is often the only practical way to
assure the best possible Wi-Fi performance.
Strive to install the wireless access point or router in a central location. If you
have only one wireless client, installing the base station near this client is best.
For WLANs with multiple wireless clients, find a good compromise position.
Clients too far away from the base station will manage only 10% - 50%
the bandwidth of clients nearby to it. You might need to sacrifice the network
performance of one client for the good of the others.
