2 | HARDWARE INSTALLATION |
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Introduction | This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Gateway, |
| including: |
| ■ Connecting the Gateway to the Internet. |
| ■ Connecting the Gateway to your network. |
| ■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Gateway. |
Safety Information |
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| 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 Gateway
You should place the Gateway in a location that:
■is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will be used to connect to the Internet.
■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.
■(Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway only) is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the Gateway. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimise wireless
