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2-4. Making LAN Connections
Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals
Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to
the Internet or your loc al network via radio signals. P CI currently off e r s
several wireless network cards, including the GW-DS110 Wireless PCI card
and the GW-NS11S Wireless PC card.
Rotate both antennas on the back of the BLW-04EX to the desired position.
For more e ffective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis
and the othe r along the hor izontal axis. Try to place the BLW-04EX in a
position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the
higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. Ensure that the
BLW-04EX’s location provides optimal reception throughout your home or
office.
Computers equ ipped with a wire less adapter can c ommunicate with eac h
other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring each computer to the
same radio channel. However, the BLW-04EX can provide access to your
wired/wireless LAN or to the I nternet for all wireless workstations. Each
wireless PC in this network infrastructure can talk to any computer in the
wireless group vi a a radi o link, o r access other compu ters or network
resources in the wired LAN infrastructure or over the Internet via the BLW- 0 4 E X .
Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling
The four LAN ports on the BLW-04EX can auto-negotiate the connection
speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mb ps Fast Ethernet, as well as the
transmission mode to half-duplex or full-duplex.(See Appendix B for details
on wiring.) Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on
the BLW-04EX to an Etherne t adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can
cascade any of LAN ports on the BLW-04EX to an Ethernet hub or switch,
and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch.
When inse rting an RJ-45 plu g, be sur e the ta b on the plug cl icks into
position to ensure that it is properly seated.
Wa r n i n g :D o not plug a phone jack c onnector into any RJ-45 port. This
may damage the BLW-04EX. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-
45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.
Notes:
1. Use 100-ohm shielded o r unshielde d twisted-p air cable with RJ- 45
connectors for a ll connections. Use Category 3, 4 o r 5 for con nections
that operate at 10 Mbps, and Category 5 for connections that operate at
100 Mbps.
2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).