Ativa AWGR54 user manual Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ativa Wireless G Router (the Router). The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance” on page 2.

Benefits of a Home Network

•Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

•Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

•Share a single printer with the entire family

•Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

•Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

•Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

•Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer

room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

•Easy installation – The Ativa Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

•Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

•Easy expansion – the wide range of Ativa networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

•No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

•Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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