ActionTec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual page 10

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Note: An additional computer can be connected to the Access
Point in this configuration via USB cable.
Creating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer
It is also possible to connect an access point to a single computer, instead of a network
hub. This method can be used to share the computer's Internet connection among the
wireless clients, and is a common way to use a wireless network in the home.
To create a wireless network from a single computer:
1. Connect the access point to the computer. This is usually done with an
Ethernet cable connecting the computer to the access point. The Actiontec 11
Mbps Access Point can also connect to the computer with a USB cable.
2. Set up the access point to send and receive wireless network signals.
3. Set up computers (wireless clients) to send and recieve wireless network sig-
nals from the access point(s).
The figure below shows a typical access point - computer setup:
The access point is wired to the computer (usually, this computer will have an
Internet connection). The notebook computer (wireless client) can access the
wired computer, as well as use the Internet connection to surf the Web.
Next, go to "Installing the Access Point" on page 11 to connect and mount the
Access Point.
Chapter 2 Wireless Networking Basics
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