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Chapter 2
Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.

Requirements

Procedure - WBR-1100TX

Figure 4: Installation – WBR-1100TX

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

2. Insert Wireless PCMCIA card

Ensuring the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card is the right way up, insert it into the slot on the rear. Push it firmly until it clicks into position.

3. Connect LAN Cable

Connect a standard LAN cable from to the “HUB” port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT Hub.
OR, use a standard LAN cable to connect the "PC" port to your PC.

4. Connect WAN Cable

If you have a DSL modem or Cable modem, connect it to the WAN port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard LAN cable.

5. Connect Modem (optional)

If you wish to use an Analog modem or ISDN TA, use a standard serial cable to connect it to the Serial port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.

6. Connect Printer Cable

Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.

7. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter and power up.
Use only the power adapter provided.

8. Check the LEDs

For more information about the LEDs, refer to LEDs - WBR-1100TX in Chapter 1.

 

Procedure - WBR-1400TX

Figure 5: Installation - WBR-1400TX

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

2. Insert Wireless PCMCIA card

Ensuring the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card is the right way up, insert it into the slot on the rear. Push it firmly until it clicks into position.

3. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

4. Connect WAN Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

5. Connect Printer Cable

Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.

6. Power Up

7. Check the LEDs

For more information about the LEDs, refer to LEDs - WBR-1400TX in Chapter 1.


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