Networking Options - MSI MS-6811 RG11B User Manual

2. Networking Options

The Wireless Residential Gateway is a Base Station that bridges communication
between (wireless) computers, and connects the computers to the Internet.
You can use the Wireless Residential Gateway as the followings:
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Home connectivity: a stand-alone wireless network.
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Broadband access: a wireless/wired Internet access via xDSL/Cable Modem or
Ethernet.
To build your network, you need:
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One MS-6811 RG11B.
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One or more network adapters/wireless network adapters for computers.
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One ISP (Internet Service Provider) account for connecting to the Internet.
2.1 Stand-alone Wireless Network
As shown in the right part of figure 1, the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the
Wireless Residential Gateway that allows your client stations to share files and
printers. Adding wireless computers is as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter
and configuring the computer with the same Network Name and Key.
Figure 1. Wireless LAN Typical Configuration