Chapter 2 Initial Setup; What You Need Before You Begin; System Requirements; Wireless Equipment Placement And Range Guidelines - NETGEAR WAC730 Reference Manual

Initial Setup
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This chapter covers the following topics:
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What You Need Before You Begin

• Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point
• Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
• Mount the Wireless Access Point
What You Need Before You Begin
You must consider the following guidelines and requirements before you can set up your
wireless access point.

System Requirements

Before installing the access point, make sure that your system includes the following:
• A 10/100/1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch
• The Category 5 UTP straight-through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in
the package, or one like it
• A PoE switch or a 12V, 2.5A DC power source
• A web browser for configuration
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• 802.11bg/ng/bgn-compliant or 802.11a/a-na-ac-compliant devices

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the
wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
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