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2: Connecting a Computer to the AirLink Helix•Connecting
Through Ethernet
•Connecting
Through Wi-Fi
•Where to Find More
Help Any laptop, desktop, handheld, printer, or other computing device that
supports Ethernet (or optional Wi-Fi) can connect to the AirLink Helix.
If your computer supports these common network interfaces, you
don’t need to install any additional software to connect to the AirLink
Helix.
Before connecting multiple devices to the AirLink Helix for the first
time, it is a good idea to connect one computer first and verify that
the Product Name is successfully connected to the Internet. You may
need to use AirLink Helix ACEmanager to verify that the Helix device
is properly configured. See the “Configuring AirLink Helix” chapter for
more information.
Figure 2-1: Helix: Ports on the backplate
Connecting Through Ethernet
To connect to the AirLink Helix using Ethernet, simply plug one end of
an Ethernet cable into your computer, and plug the other end into
either of the Ethernet ports on the AirLink Helix.
There are two Ethernet ports on the Helix. In most configurations,
both can be used for LAN connections. In WAN failover mode, one is
used for a WAN port to connect to another Internet service like a DSL
or cable modem.
Make sure your computer is setup for DHCP addressing. To setup the
AirLink Helix for static IP addressing, refer to the LAN Page section in
“Using the ACEmanager”.
Serial Port LAN
Ethernet
USB port
USB Port
LAN/WAN
Ethernet Power