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3. Installing the Base Station
The Symphony HomeRF Base Station is a stand-alone device which requires
no software installation. Also, the Base Station has a built-in antenna which
does not require installation.
Note:
Install the Base Station first before installing the Symphony
HomeRF adapters that will communicate with it.
Follow these steps to install the Base Station:
1.
Determine the best location for the Base Station. Keep in mind the
following considerations:
❑
If you intend to use the Ethernet cable included with the product, the
distance between the Base Station and the Ethernet-ready device to
which it will connect cannot exceed the length of the cable. If you
intend to use your own Ethernet cable rather than the one supplied,
the cable must not exceed 100 meters.
❑
You should try to place the Base Station on a flat, sturdy surface as
far from the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk or bookcase,
keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
❑
You should try to centrally locate the Base Station so that it will pro-
vide coverage to all of the computers on the wireless network.
❑
The distance between the Base Station and a wall outlet cannot
exceed the length of the power adapter’s cable.
2.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable, provided in the product package, to
Port I on the back of the Base Station and attach the other end to a
10/100 Mbps port on an Ethernet device.
Note:
Make sure that the Ethernet device is powered on before
proceeding.
3.
Attach one end of the supplied AC power adapter to the back of the Base
Station and the other end to the wall outlet.
