Contents
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Contents
About This Guide
Technical Support
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xiii
Related Publications
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xiii
Typographical Conventions
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xv
Special Message Formats
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xv
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Router
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1-1
Key Features
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1-1
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
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1-3
Content Filtering
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1-3
Security
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1-3
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet
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1-4
TCP/IP
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1-4
Easy Installation and Management
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1-5
Maintenance and Support
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1-5
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Hardware
Package Contents
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2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements
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2-2
PC Requirements
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2-2
Access Device Requirement
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2-2
The Router’s Front Panel
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2-3
The Router’s Rear Panel
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2-4
Connecting the Router
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2-5
Preparing your Wireless Devices
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2-5
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network
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2-5
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device
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2-6
Connecting the Power Adapter
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2-6