2 H ARDWARE INSTALLATIONIntroduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,including:■ Connecting the Router to the Internet.■ Connecting the Router to your network.■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.Safety InformationWARNING: Please read the “Safety Information” section in Appendix Dbefore you start.VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise”sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignesimportantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.Positioning theRouterYou should place the Router in a location that:■ is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket thatwill be used to connect to the Internet.■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to theRouter. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similarfurniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in bothhorizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connectedto the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and accessto the rear panel connectors, if necessary.
