5
Before You Begin
Requirements
Each computer in your TransPort network must have the following:
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Microsoft Windows 95/98
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An AirWay PCMCIA or PCI card
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A CD-ROM drive
Checking Parts
Your AirWay TransPort package contains the following items:
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AirWay TransPort (1)
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Power Supply Adapter (1)
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9’ Ethernet RJ-45 Cable (1)
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Sheet of self-adhesive protective feet
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AirWay TransPort CD-ROM
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Configuration Software
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Online User Guide
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Printed User Documentation
If any parts are missing or broken, contact your equipment supplier.
Choosing a Location
Remember the following points when deciding where to place
TransPort.
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TransPort must be located within 6 feet of an electrical outlet
that is not controlled by a wall switch. If connecting to a wired
Ethernet LAN, you must also place TransPort within 9 feet of a
Ethernet jack.
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In general, all computers in your WLAN must be within 100 -
300 feet of TransPort. Although radio waves pass quite readily
through most walls as well as glass, they will not pass through
metal. If your walls or floors contain metal, or there are metal
