AmbiCom WL1100B-AR - Manual (Page 10)

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restore the Access Point’s default settings and enable you to configure the Access Point via
utility, telnet or Web.
2-4 Hardware Installation
Take the following steps to set up your WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router.
n Site Selection
Before installation, determine the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router location.
Proper placement of the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router is critical to ensure
optimum radio range and performance. You may use the Site Survey and Link Quality
Tool (The utilities included with the wireless PC Card) to choose a proper placement for
your WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router. Typically, the best location to place
your WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router at your site is the center of your
wireless coverage area. Try to place your mobile stations within the line of sight.
Obstructions may impede performance of the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access
Router.
n WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router Placement
You can place the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router on a flat surface such as a
table or cabinet, or mount the unit on a vertical surface like a wall. The integrated
antenna of your WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router performs best in an open
environment with as few obstructions as possible.
n Connect the Ethernet Cable
The WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router supports 10/100M Ethernet connection.
Attach your UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the WL1100B-AR Wireless
LAN Access Router. Then connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a hub or a station.
n Connect the Power Cable
Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN
Access Router, and plug the other end of the power into an electrical outlet. The
WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router will be powered on and all five indicators on
the top panel will flash in sequence to test the functionality of the indicators.
NOTE: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN
Access Router. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.