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2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router. Safety Information Please note the following: WARNING: Please read the Safety Information section in Appendix C before you start. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section Consignes importantes de sécurité avant de mettre en route. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.