Motorola SBG940 - Manual (Page 17)

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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB
SBG940 User Guide 9
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 on a WLAN requires a wireless adapter shown in “ Optional Accessories ”:
Sample wireless network connections
To set up the SBG940, on a computer wired to the SBG940 over Ethernet or USB, perform the procedures in
“
Setting Up Your Wireless LAN ”. Do not attempt to configure the SBG940 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 antennas and
clients (stations). Motorola cannot guarantee wireless operation for all
supported distances in all environments.
An optional Motorola high gain antenna can improve wireless performance. For information about available
optional antennas for your SBG940, contact your cable provider.
Laptop PCs Use a Motorola Wireless Notebook Adapter or compatible product in the PCMCIA slot.
Desktop PCs Use a Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter , Wireless USB Adapter, or compatible product in the PCI slot or
USB port, respectively.
Computer with wired
connection used to
run SBG940
Setup Program
SBG940
To AC
power