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2. Installation and Basic Configuration

This chapter describes how to install and configure your access point for wireless connectivity to

your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless

adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. In planning your

wireless network, consider the level of security required. Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and

Security, describes how to set up wireless security for your n

etwork. This chapter includes the

following sections:

• What You Need before You Begin on this page

• Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point on page 16

• Test Basic Wireless Connectivity on page 27

• Mount the Wireless Access Point o

n page 28

Note: In this chapter and in all further chapters, the WNAP320 is referred

to as the wireless access point.

What You Need before You Begin

You need to consider the following guidelines and requirements before you can set up your

wireless access point. See also System Requirements on p

age 7.

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location 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

wireless access point. For complete performance specifications,

see Appendix A, Supplemental Information.

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