Before You Begin - Watchguard Firebox SOHO 6 Wireless User Manual

Chapter 2: Installation
To set up the wireless network, follow these steps:
• Configure the wireless network
• Configure the Wireless Access Point
• Configure the wireless card on your computer
See the SOHO 6 Wireless QuickStart Guide included with the
SOHO 6 Wireless for a summary of this information.

Before you Begin

Before you install the SOHO 6, you must have the following:
• A computer with both a 10/100BaseT Ethernet I/O card and an
802.11b wireless networking card installed.
• A Web browser program installed on your computer such as
Netscape Navigator (version 4.77 or higher) or Internet
Explorer (version 5.0 or higher).
• A functional Internet connection–this connection must be a
cable or DSL modem with a 10/100BaseT port, an ISDN router,
or a direct LAN connection. If the Internet connection is not
functional, call your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Two straight-through Ethernet network cables with RJ45
connectors. Crossover cables, which are often red or orange in
color, are not satisfactory. The SOHO 6 package includes one
cable–a second cable may have been supplied with your
modem; if not, you will need to purchase a second cable. Make
sure that the cables are of sufficient length to connect the
modem or router to the SOHO 6 and the SOHO 6 to your
computer.
• Attached the two antennae to the SOHO 6 Wireless.
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