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5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
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5 The MediaAccess Gateway Wireless Access Point
Introduction
This section will help you set up your wireless network.
What you need to set up a wireless network
To set up a wireless network, you need the following components:
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(already integrated into your MediaAccess Gateway)
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the device that you want to connect (for example, a computer, smartphone, network printer,...)
Wireless Access Point
The wireless access point is the heart of your wireless network. The wireless access point:
Connects different wireless devices.
Secures the data sent over wireless connection.
The MediaAccess Gateway comes with an integrated wireless access point.
Wireless client
The wireless client allows you to connect a device, typically a computer, to a wireless access point. Both built-in and external
(for example via USB) clients are available.
Check the documentation of your computer if you are not sure if your computer is equipped with a wireless client.
Configuring your wireless clients
For more information on how to establish a wireless connection to the MediaAccess Gateway, see:
“5.1 Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS” on page 40
“5.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPS” on page 42
“5.3 Connecting Your Wireless Client via QR Code” on page 43
Secure your wireless connection!
When using an unsecured connection, everyone who is within the range of your MediaAccess Gateway can access your
network. If not:
People may use your connection to access the Internet.
Hackers may use your connection to commit computer crimes.
You can easily prevent this by securing your wireless access point. For more information, see
Devices like media players and smartphones may also have a built-in wireless client. Check the documentation of
your device for more information.
