You can quickly and easily expand an existing fixed network with wireless capabilities to meet a new or temporary mobility requirement. Besides gaining more flexibility and inter-office mobility, the cost of adding on a wireless LAN is also minimal. Extending your current wired network costs just a few hundred dollars.
What you need to extend your current wired network with wireless capabilities:
- Desktop, notebook PCs, Tablet PCs, or Pocket PCs equipped with wireless LAN access cards or with built-in wireless support
- One or more wireless access points
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Connect your wireless access point to your existing fixed
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| Reset your SSID values to lock down the wireless network |
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| Equip all your computers with wireless support |
| Configure the security settings on your access points and computers to maximise security |
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| These tips make your network setup and installation easier |
Step 1: Connect a wireless access point to your network. |
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A wireless access point links your wired and wireless networks. The access point connects to the wired network and broadcasts signals wirelessly to all of your wireless-enabled computers. Simply connect a wireless access point to the network with a Cat-5 Ethernet cable and it will be ready to broadcast your Internet connection.
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Step 2: Ensure all of your computers are wirelessly equipped. |
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For computers to communicate over a wireless network, they will need to support the wireless LAN protocol called Wi-Fi (or 802.11). Many of today's business computers come fully equipped with integrated Wi-Fi, so you can access your wireless network as soon as your access point is up and running.
If your computers and handhelds don't have built-in Wi-Fi support, you can install a Wi-Fi adapter card that slips quickly and easily into the PCI slots of a desktop, notebook, Tablet PC, or handheld.
It is important that the wireless radios on your computers are compatible with your access points. 802.11b and 802.11g are compatible technologies, so a notebook with support for 802.11b can communicate with an access point that supports 802.11g. However, 802.11a devices are only compatible with other 802.11a devices, so you can't mix and match them with 802.11b or 802.11g devices.
Once you have your access point and your computers configured, you can begin sending and receiving information over your wireless network.
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Tips and advice |
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- Data transfer rates decreases with distance from an access point, so wherever possible place your access point in a central location
- To minimise interference in a wireless network, keep your access point away from microwaves, televisions, cordless phones, and computers. Also, place your access point in a central office location for the best coverage
- Rather than cobbling together a network of components from several vendors, choose equipment from a single vendor for better overall performance and ease of use. HP is uniquely positioned to provide you with end-to-end wireless solutions. We have the wireless expertise - having mobilised over one million people – and a complete line of wireless products, service and support options to make owning and maintaining your wireless network easy and affordable
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