3Com WL-542 - Manual (Page 17)

2 I
NSTALLING THE
R
OUTER
Introduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,
including:
■ Connecting the Router to the Internet.
■
Connecting the Router to your network.
■
Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.
Safety Information Please note the following:
WARNING: Please read the “Safety Information” section in Appendix C
before you start.
VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise”
sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes
importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.
Positioning the
Router You should place the Router in a location that:
■
is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket.
■
is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the
Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar
furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both
horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
■
allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected
to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.
■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access
to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.