3Com 3CRWDR200B-75, 3CRWDR200A-75, WL-553 Introduction, Positioning the Router, Safety Information

2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Introduction	This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,
	including:
	■ Connecting the Router to the Internet.
	■ Connecting the Router to your network.
	■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.
Safety Information
	WARNING: Please read the “Safety Information” section in Appendix D
	before you start.
	VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise”
	sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.
	AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes
	importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.

Positioning the Router

You should place the Router in a location that:

■is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket that will be used to connect to the Internet.

■is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.

■allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.

■allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.