Creating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer
It is also possible to connect an access point to a single computer, instead of a network hub. This method can be used to share the computer’s Internet connection among the wireless clients, and is a common way to use a wireless network in the home.
To create a wireless network from a single computer:
1.Connect the access point to the computer. Use a standard Ethernet cable (pur- chased separately).
2.Set up the access point to send and receive wireless network signals.
3.Set up computers (wireless clients) to send and receive wireless network sig- nals from the access point(s).
The figure below shows a typical access point - computer setup:
The access point is wired to the computer (usually, this computer will have an Internet connection). The notebook computer (wireless client) can access the wired computer, as well as use the Internet connection to surf the Web.
Next, go to “Installing the Access Point” on page 10 to connect the Access Point.
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