3Com 3CRWE50194 User Guide - Page 13

1 Welcome To Home Wireless Installation Map If you want to perform a basic installation of your HomeConnect Wireless Gateway, please refer to the included installation map. The installation map provides a graphical, step-by-step procedure that allows you to set up your home network for multiple computers and other devices. Minimum System and Component Requirements Your HomeConnect Wireless Gateway requires that the computer(s) and components in your home wireless network be configured with at least the following: I Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Mac OS 8.5 or higher. I A wireless network interface card (NIC), purchased separately, for each computer that you will use for a wireless connection to your home wireless network. I An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC, purchased separately, for each wired computer to be connected to the three-port switch on your home wireless gateway. I A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). I Active Internet access account. I Web browser program, such as Netscape 3.0 or higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. Where Do I Go Next? The rest of this user guide contains detailed information about your gateway and how to connect it to your home network and the Internet. I Chapter 2, Home Wireless Gateway, familiarizes you with the front and rear panels of the gateway, including descriptions of indicator lights (LEDs) and ports. I Chapter 3, Basic Installation, explains the physical connections between the gateway and the Internet, the wireless and wired connections between the gateway and your computer(s), as well as how to configure the computers on your network. I Chapter 4, Running the Setup Program, contains a basic overview of the setup program for setting up wireless communication and Internet connections. 5