Chapter 2

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Installation

 

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router.

Requirements

∙Network cables. Use standard 10/100Base-TX network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

∙TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

∙For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connec- tion.

∙To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b specifications.

ProcedureFigure 4: Installation Diagram1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router and the PCs.

Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

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