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2.
Installation and Basic
Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure the wireless access point for wireless
connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration enables computers with 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n
and 5 GHz 802.11a/n wireless adapters to connect to the Internet or access printers and files on
your LAN. In planning your wireless network, consider the level of security required.
Chapter 3,
Wireless Configuration and Security
, describes how to set up wireless security for your network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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What You Need Before You Begin
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Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point
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Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
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Mount the Wireless Access Point