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Setting up and deploying one or more 9160 G2 Wireless Gateways is in effect creating and
launching a wireless network. The Basic Settings Administration Web page simplifies this
process. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up your 9160 G2 Wireless Gateways and the
resulting wireless network. Familiarize yourself with the Chapter 3: "PreLaunch Checklist"
if you haven't already.
The topics covered here are:
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Step 1: Unpack The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway.
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Step 2: Connect The Access Point To Network And Power.
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Step 3: Power On The Access Point.
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Step 5: Log On To The Administration Web Pages.
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Step 6: Configure 'Basic Settings' And Start The Wireless Network.
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What's Next?
4.1
Unpack The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway
Unpack the 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway and familiarize yourself with its hardware ports, as-
sociated cables, and accessories.
4.1.1
9160 G2 Wireless Gateway Hardware And Ports
The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway includes:
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Ethernet port for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet network
cable.
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Power port and power adaptor.
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Power on/off switch.
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Either one or two radios depending on which model of the product you have.
4.1.2
What's Inside The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway?
The 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway, as an Access Point (AP), is a single-purpose computer de-
signed to function as a wireless hub. Inside the access point is a Wi-Fi radio system and a
microprocessor. The access point boots from FlashROM using powered firmware with the
configurable, runtime features summarized in "Overview Of The 9160 G2 Wireless Gate-
way" on page 7.
As new features and enhancements become available, you can upgrade the firmware to add
new functionality and performance improvements to the access points that make up your
wireless network. (See "Upgrading The Firmware" on page 317.)
Chapter 4: Quick Steps For Setup And Launch
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