Motorola WA840G manual Hardware Setup, Antenna Installation

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Section 2:Installation

To get your network up and running:

!Set up your hardware.

!Insert the CD-ROM for Software Setup. Follow the prompts.

If you prefer to set up the access point’s software manually, refer to the Manual Software Setup found in this section.

The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing these tasks.

Hardware Setup

Hardware setup includes:

!Antenna Installation: verifying the antenna is connected to the access point.

!Physical Installation: where you physically place your access point.

!Electrical Connection: how to power your access point.

Antenna Installation

When shipped, the antenna is connected to the access point. If for some reason you need to detach and reattach the antenna to the main access point:

1Locate the antenna threaded knob on the back of the access point.

2To remove the antenna, unscrew the antenna connector counter-clockwise

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