Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router. Linksys WRK54G (EU/LA)

Wireless-G Broadband Router

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

1. Power down your network devices.

2. Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router. The best place for the Broadband Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

3. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.

4. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Broadband Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection

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Wireless-G Broadband Router

5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Broadband Router’s numbered ports using standard

Ethernet network cabling.

IMPORTANT: To connect your wireless PCs, you must first complete the configuration of the

Router with a wired connection. Then, follow the instructions on your wireless adapter to connect a wireless PC to the Router.

Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router.

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs,” for directions on how to configure your PCs.

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