Installing the Access Point
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Before You Begin
Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the required items for
the installation ready. In addition, verify that the wireless stations on the network have
the required components for wireless communication with the Access Point.
This section describes the pre-installation tasks that you need to perform.
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
You must supply the following tools and equipment:
A notebook computer running Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) with one wireless
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802.11a/b/g/n network card and one Ethernet card installed
A modem (DSL or cable), E1/T1 router, or other device provided by your Internet
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Service Provider, that brings Internet access to your site
(Optional) A network switch or a DSL/Internet gateway device.
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NOTE: If the AP is deployed with ZoneDirector, follow the instructions in the Zone-
Director Quick Setup Guide, and connect the AP to your Ethernet network.
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