Belkin F5D6130 User Manual - Page 12

Using the WAP to expand local coverage - access point

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Installation Using the WAP to expand local coverage The WAP can act as a central point of communication of your wireless-equipped computers without connecting it to a wired network. Using the WAP in this manner will effectively double the range between your wireless-equipped computers by relaying the data from one computer to another. Simply locate the WAP in the center of the area you will be operating your network. The diagram below illustrates this concept. Notebook Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Access Point PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter 10

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Installation
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Using the WAP to expand local coverage
The WAP can act as a central point of communication of your
wireless-equipped computers without connecting it to a wired network. Using
the WAP in this manner will effectively double the range between your
wireless-equipped computers by relaying the data from one computer to
another. Simply locate the WAP in the center of the area you will be
operating your network. The diagram below illustrates this concept.
PC with Wireless Desktop
PCI Network Adapter
Wireless
Access Point
Notebook Wireless
Notebook Network Card
Notebook with Wireless
Notebook Network Card