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1.5 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
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Operating System: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or Linux
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PC with CD-ROM drive
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One vacant PCI slot
1.6 Installation Considerations
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Please keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and clients as less as
possible. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range form 3-90 feet. Position your
Access points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is
minimized.
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Building materials make a difference
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A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative
effect on range. Try to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the
signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
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Keep the wireless product away from electrical devices or appliances at least 3-6 feet, which may
generate extreme RF noise.
