Toshiba Tekbright 700P User Manual

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Setting Up Your Local Area Network

Planning your network

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Before you can actually connect your network, you need to:

Plan what equipment to use, including any wireless
accessories that may be needed

Select appropriate locations for the Magnia SG20 and
client computers

Plan and route cabling to the locations of each client
device. (Ethernet cable length and path is key to planning
the physical location)

Plan and execute wireless area coverage (optional).

Ensure that adequate power is available to run the
equipment

Consider making standby power available for the Magnia
SG20 (optional)

Take into consideration the location of connections to the
telephone or cable system for access to the Internet

If wireless is used, consider distances of the Magnia SG20 to
wireless clients. Wireless access may be usable up to 300
feet, though the usable distance can be greatly reduced by
walls and other interference caused by machinery or other
electronic devices. For best results, the Magnia SG20 should
be located in a central position as close to wireless client
computers as practical.

NOTE: Wireless security should be taken seriously. The Magnia
SG20 supports WEP as well as MAC address filtering. You should
also consider enabling SSL for the Administration Web site and
Digital Central. For more information, refer to

“Configuring

wireless access” on page 40

.

A single Magnia SG20 supports up to seven client computers
directly connected to its internal LAN ports. Additional client
computers can be connected using an additional hub
accessory or through the wireless option.

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