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Hardware and Software Guide
Communications
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you
need the following equipment. The illustration below shows an
example of a completed wireless network installation that is
connected to the Internet. This wireless network includes
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An optional broadband modem (either DSL or cable) and
high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet
service provider (ISP)
1
.
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An optional wireless router (purchased separately)
2
.
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Your wireless notebook
3
.
As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers
can be connected to the network to access the Internet.
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If you need technical assistance to install your WLAN, contact
the router manufacturer or your ISP.
