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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
Where.is.wireless.used?.
Wreless technology s expandng everywhere not just at home or office. People lke the freedom of moblty and t's becomng so
popular that more and more publc facltes now provde wreless access to attract people. The wreless connecton n publc places s
usually called "hotspots".
Usng a D-Lnk Cardbus Adapter wth your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locatons lke: Arports,
Hotels, Coffee Shops, Lbrares, Restaurants, and Conventon Centers.
Wreless network s easy to setup, but f you're nstallng t for the first tme t could be qute a task not knowng where to start. That's
why we've put together a few setup steps and tps to help you through the process of settng up a wreless network.
Tips
Here are a few thngs to keep n mnd, when you nstall a wreless network.
Centralize.your.router.or.Access.Point
Make sure you place the router/access pont n a centralzed locaton wthn your network for the best performance. Try to place the
router/access pont as hgh as possble n the room, so the sgnal gets dspersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home,
you may need a repeater to boost the sgnal to extend the range.
Eliminate.Interference
Place home applances such as cordless telephones, mcrowaves, and televsons as far away as possble from the router/access pont.
Ths would sgnficantly reduce any nterference that the applances mght cause snce they operate on same frequency.
Security
Don't let you next-door neghbors or ntruders connect to your wreless network. Secure your wreless network by turnng on the WPA
or WEP securty feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detal nformaton on how to set t up.
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