Linksys HGA5T-2 User Manual

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point

1.  Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center 

of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your PCs and wireless accessories. 

2.  Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position that will best cover your wireless network. 

Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna's position 
enhances the receiving sensitivity. 

HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs 
communicate over the network with this 

3.  Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Access Point. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet 

protocol. Refer to Appendix D: Windows Help

cable to a switch or router. The Access Point will then be connected to your 10/100 Network. 

for more information on TCP/IP. 

4.  Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Access Point's Power Socket. Only use the power adapter supplied with 

the Access Point. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. 

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point, for 

directions on how to set up the Access Point. 

NOTE:  If you are setting up an Infrastructure 
Network, all of your wireless devices must be 
in Infrastructure mode in order to function 
within the network. Similarly, if your network 
is an Ad-Hoc Network, all of your wireless 
devices must operate in Ad-hoc mode in order 
for all other wireless devices to communicate. 

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