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Chapter 3: PreLaunch Checklist
Wireless Client Computers
3.3 Wireless Client Computers
The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway provides wireless access to any client with a prop-
erly configured Wi-Fi client adaptor for the 802.11 mode in which the access point
is running.
Multiple client operating systems are supported. Clients can be laptops or desktops,
personal digital assistants (PDAs), or any other hand-held, portable or stationary
device equipped with a Wi-Fi adaptor and supporting drivers.
In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the software and hard-
ware described in Table 3.3, below.
Web Browser / Operating System Configuration and administration of the 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway is provided
through a Web-based user interface hosted on the access point. We recommend
using one of the following supported Web browsers to access the access point
Administration Web pages:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or 6.x (with up-to-date patch level for
either major version) on Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000
• Netscape ® Mozilla 1.7.x on Redhat Linux version 2.4
The administration Web browser must have JavaScript enabled to support the inter-
active features of the administration interface. It must also support HTTP uploads to
use the firmware upgrade feature.
Security Settings Ensure that security is disabled on the wireless client used to initially configure the
access point.
Required
Components Description
Table 3.2 Required AP Administrator Software And Hardware