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Overview
Wireless LAN
Wireless communication occurs over radio waves rather than a wire. Like a cordless telephone, a WLAN uses
radio signals instead of wires to exchange data. A wireless network eliminates the need for expensive and
intrusive wiring to connect computers throughout the home or office. Mobile users can remain connected to the
network even when carrying their laptop to different locations in the home or office.
Each computer on a WLAN requires a wireless adapter shown in
Laptop PCs
Use a Motorola
Desktop PCs Use a Motorola
USB port, respectively.
Sample wireless network connections
Computer with wired
connection used to
run SBG940
Setup Program
To set up the SBG940, on a computer wired to the SBG940 over Ethernet or USB, perform the procedures in
"Setting Up Your Wireless
Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through which the signal must pass
and the location of your antennas and
supported distances in all environments.
An optional Motorola high
optional antennas for your SBG940, contact your cable provider.
SBG940 User Guide
Installation Troubleshooting
Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB
Wireless Notebook Adapter
Wireless PCI
Adapter, Wireless USB Adapter, or compatible product in the PCI slot or
LAN". Do not attempt to configure the SBG940 over a wireless connection.
clients
(stations). Motorola cannot guarantee wireless operation for all
gain
antenna can improve wireless performance. For information about available
Contact
FAQ
Specifications Glossary License
"Optional
Accessories":
or compatible product in the PCMCIA slot.
SBG940
To AC
power
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