ActionTec 802.11b Wireless Access Point User Manual page 5

The Actiontec 802.11b Access Point can be installed in 2 different ways:
On a desktop.
Determine a clear area within your desktop where the Actiontec 802.11b
Access Point can be placed in an upright position clear of obstructions.
Figure 5. Actiontec 802.11b Access Point on a desktop
Mounted on a wall.
Prior to drilling holes into a wall, make sure the wall area of interest is clear of elec-
trical wiring or water pipes.
Determine the position of the screws and mark with a pencil.
Drill holes in the wall at the location of the marks.
Insert plastic lugs into the holes
Fasten the screws into the plastic lugs and make sure to leave a 3mm distance
as clearance between the wall and screw heads.
Mount the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point onto the screws.
Figure 6. Actiontec 802.11b Access Point on a wall
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Accessories such as screws and lugs to fasten the Access Point to a wall
are provided in the Accessories bag.
Connecting the Access Point to a network
Now that your Action tec 802.11b Access Point has been installed, it is ready to be
connected to the power outlet and to your wired network.
Figure 7 Actiontec 802.11b Access Point connectors
1. Attach the power adapter output connector
to the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point and
check the power LED to see if you are
connected properly.
2. Identify the Ethernet port; this is located next to the power connector on the
Actiontec 802.11.Access Point.
3. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point and connect the
cable on the other end to either a hub in the network, or a computer. Please see
note below for proper connection.
If the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is connected to a hub or switch, a
'normal' (not a cross-wired) Ethernet cable must be used.
If the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is connected directly to a computer,
a 'cross-wired' (not a normal) Ethernet cable must be used.
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