Psion Teklogix 9160 G2 - Manual (Page 60)

Chapter 4: Quick Steps For Setup And Launch
What’s Inside The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway?
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4.1.2 What’s Inside The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway?
The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway, as an Access Point (AP), is a single-purpose com-
puter designed to function as a wireless hub. Inside the access point is a Wi-Fi radio
system and a microprocessor. The access point boots from FlashROM using
powered firmware with the configurable, runtime features summarized in “Over-
view Of The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway” on page 7.
As new features and enhancements become available, you can upgrade the firmware
to add new functionality and performance improvements to the access points that
make up your wireless network. (See “Upgrading The Firmware” on page 255.)
4.2 Connect The Access Point To Network And Power
The next step is to set up the network and power connections.
1. Do one of the following to create an Ethernet connection between the
access point and the computer:
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the access
point and the other end to the same hub where your PC is connected.
(See Figure 4.1 on page 39.)
Or
Connect one end of a crossover
1
cable to the network port on the access
point and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the PC.
(See Figure 4.2 on page 40.)
Notes: If you use a hub, the device you use must permit broadcast signals from
the access point to reach all other devices on the network. A standard hub
should work fine. Some switches, however, do not allow directed or subnet
broadcasts through. You may have to configure the switch to allow
directed broadcasts.
1 If the access point hardware supports MDI and MDI-X auto functions, you can use a
regular Ethernet cable for a direct connection from PC to AP. A crossover cable will
work also, but is not necessary if you have MDI and MDI-X auto sensing.ports.