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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

 

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

 

 

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.

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 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.

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