3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE53172 User Manual

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Contents

2 H ARDWARE INSTALLATIONIntroduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Gateway,including:■ Connecting the Gateway to the Internet.■ Connecting the Gateway to your network.■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Gateway.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 theGatewayYou should place the Gateway in a location that:■ is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL modem thatwill be used to connect to the Internet.■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to theGateway. 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.