Motorola SBG900 - Manual (Page 15)

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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB
Wireless LAN
Wireless communication occurs over radio waves rather than a wire. Like a cordless telephone, a wireless LAN
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 on a wireless LAN requires an adapter described in “ Optional Accessories ”:
Sample wireless network connections
To set up the SBG900, on a computer wired to the SBG900 over Ethernet or USB, perform the procedures in
“
Setting Up the Wireless LAN ” . Do not attempt to configure the SBG900 over a wireless connection.
To set up each wireless client (station):
1 Insert the PCC11b and USB11b Wireless Adapter CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive on the client.
2 Install the device software from the CD.
3 Connect the Motorola PCC11b wireless card or USB11b wireless adapter following the instructions supplied
with the card or adapter.
Laptop PCs Use a Motorola PCC11b Wireless Card in the PCMCIA slot.
Desktop PCs Use a Motorola USB11b Wireless Adapter to connect the USB port.