Configure PCs
Note:
6.3
Configure Wireless PCs
You need to configure the operating system installed on your Wireless PCs
using the same procedure described for Ethernet PCs as described in
section 6.2 – "Configure Ethernet PCs".
6.3.1
Siting the Wireless PCs
The wireless network cards used determine the maximum distance
between your wireless PCs and your device. Guidelines on siting the
hardware components of your wireless network should be provided by your
network card provider.
6.3.2
Wireless PC Cards and Drivers
Each PC on your wireless LAN must be fitted with a wireless access card.
You must also install the corresponding driver files for your particular
wireless card on your PC. You should receive driver files and instructions
on how to install them together with your wireless card.
6.3.3
Configure PC Access to your Wireless Device
Before you start configuring your wireless PC, you must ensure that you
have:
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The configuration steps below will vary depending on both the operating
system and wireless card installed on the PC. These steps provide a basic
outline, however you should refer to the documentation provided with your
wireless access card for specific instructions.
To configure your wireless PCs:
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Your PCs must have IP addresses that place them in the same
subnet as the HM490dp LAN port. If you manually assign IP
information to all your LAN PCs, you can follow the instructions in
section 5.6.2 – "Change Settings to the DHCP Server Subnet" to
change the LAN port IP address accordingly.
A wireless access card for each of the PCs.
Corresponding wireless access card driver software files.
Install the wireless access card.
Install the wireless driver software files.
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