SMC Networks Barricade SMC7004VWBR V.2 - Manual (Page 13)

Connect the System
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Connect the System
The Wireless Barricade can be positioned at any convenient
location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling
requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the
following guidelines:
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Keep the Wireless Barricade away from any heating devices.
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Do not place the Wireless Barricade in a dusty or wet
environment.
You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you
install the Wireless Barricade.
Basic Installation Procedure
1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Wireless Barricade to
your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one
of the LAN ports on the front of the Wireless Barricade to your
computer’s network adapter or to another network device.
You may also connect the Wireless Barricade to your PC
(using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position
both antennas on the back of the Wireless Barricade into the
desired positions. For more effective coverage, position one
antenna along the vertical axis and the other antenna along
the horizontal axis. (The antennas emit signals along the
toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective
coverage when positioned along alternate axes.)
2. Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting
the Wireless Barricade to a cable/DSL modem or Ethernet
router. Prepare a serial cable for connecting the Wireless
Barricade to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem.