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Wireless LAN

Wireless communication occurs over radio waves rather than a wire. Like a cordless telephone, a WLAN uses radio signals instead of wires to exchange data. A wireless network eliminates the need for expensive and intrusive wiring to connect computers throughout the home or office. Mobile users can remain connected to the network even when carrying their laptop to different locations in the home or office.

Each computer or other device on a WLAN must be Wi-Fi enabled with either a built-in or external wireless adapter.

Laptops — Use a wireless notebook adapter in the PCMCIA slot or a wireless USB adapter.

Desktops — Use a wireless PCI adapter, wireless USB adapter, or compatible product in the PCI slot or USB port, respectively.

Computer with

wired connection

used to run SBG901

Setup Program

Coaxial

Power

Sample Wireless Network Connections

To set up the SBG901 on a computer wired to the SBG901 with an Ethernet connection, perform the procedures in the section, Wireless Pages. Do not attempt to configure the SBG901 over a wireless connection.

Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through which the signal must pass and the location of your SBG901 and clients (stations). Motorola cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all environments.

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