Gateway 3200SE User Manual

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95www.gateway.comCreating an Ethernet networkSetting up a wireless Ethernet networkSee the instructions that came with your access point or wireless access point router forinitial setup. How you set up your access point varies depending on the features of theaccess point and your networking situation.Mounting the access pointWhen selecting a place to mount your access point, consider the following guidelines:■ Mount your access point as high as possible (to avoid interference from naturalobstacles and appliances).■ Mount your access point in a location where you can run an Ethernet cable from theaccess point to either your wired Ethernet network or your cable or DSL modem.Configuring the access pointTo configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch:1 If you are connecting any wired devices to your wireless access point router, followthe instructions in “Setting up a network using a router” on page 102, then go toStep 7.-OR-If you are not connecting any wired devices to your wireless access point router, goto Step 2.2 Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the wireless accesspoint router and the other end into the DSL or cable modem.3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the otherend into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.4 Turn on the DSL or cable modem.5 Press the reset button on the wireless access point router.6 Temporarily connect a computer to the wireless access point router using astraight-through cable and turn the computer on.7 From one of the computers plugged into your wireless access point router, open yourWeb browser.Important The following configuration information applies to the Linksys wirelessaccess point router with 4-port switch. For any other brand or modelof access point, see the manufacturer’s documentation, which mayaccompany the access point or be available from the manufacturer’sWeb site.