SMC Networks Barricade SMC7004AWBR - Manual (Page 26)

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NSTALLATION
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Connect the System
The Wireless Barricade can be positioned at any convenient
location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling
requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the
following guidelines:
• Keep the Wireless Barricade away from any heating devices.
• Do not place the Wireless Barricade in a dusty or wet
environment.
You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you
install the Wireless Barricade.
Basic Installation Procedure
1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Wireless Barricade to
your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of
the LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless Barricade to your
computer’s network adapter or to another network device.
You can also connect the Wireless Barricade to your PC (using
a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both
antennas on the back of the Wireless Barricade into the desired
positions. For more effective coverage, you may want to
position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other
antenna along the horizontal axis. (The antennas emit
signals along the toroidal plane – and thus provide more
effective coverage when positioned along alternate axes.)
2. Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting
the Wireless Barricade to a Cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet
router. Prepare a serial cable for connecting the Wireless
Barricade to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem.