Wireless lan – Motorola SURFboard SBG901 User Manual
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Wireless LAN
Wireless communication occurs over radio waves rather than a wire. Like a cordless
telephone, a WLAN uses radio signals instead of wires to exchange data. A wireless
network eliminates the need for expensive and intrusive wiring to connect computers
throughout the home or office. Mobile users can remain connected to the network even
when carrying their laptop to different locations in the home or office.
Each computer or other device on a WLAN must be Wi-Fi enabled with either a built-in or
external wireless adapter.
Laptops — Use a wireless notebook adapter in the PCMCIA slot or a wireless USB
adapter.
Desktops — Use a wireless PCI adapter, wireless USB adapter, or compatible product in
the PCI slot or USB port, respectively.
Power
Coaxial
Computer with
wired connection
used to run SBG901
Setup Program
Sample Wireless Network Connections
To set up the SBG901 on a computer wired to the SBG901 with an Ethernet connection,
perform the procedures in the section,
Do not attempt to configure the
SBG901 over a wireless connection.
Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through
which the signal must pass and the location of your SBG901 and clients (stations).
Motorola cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all
environments.