Chapter 3
Basic Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point:
•A location for the WG602 v2 that conforms to the guidelines below.
•A device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
•One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters.
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2.
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