SMC Networks SMC2804WBR V.2 manual Making the WAN Connection

Installing the Wireless Barricade™ g Router

A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure:

Wired to Wireless

Network Extension

Internet

Internet

Access

Device

Notebook with Wireless

PC Card Adapter

Wireless Cable/DSL

Broadband Router

Wired LAN

PC with Wireless

PCI Adapter

Figure 4. Making the WLAN Connections

Attach the Wireless Barricade™ g Router to the Internet

If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Wireless Barricade™.

DSL/Cable

Modem

ISP

(Primary)

Figure 5. Making the WAN Connection

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